Painful Memories Fade Slowly

Lyrics

[CHORUS] [VERSE 1] You ever feel like you’re in pain? Your conscience is stuck drowning in the rain? Traumatic images slowly being washed away But from what remains there’s still a stain I get it, I’ve lived it, the wound’s so deep In the middle of the night You jolt awake from your sleep You’re ready to give up the fight The road you’ve been walking is as far as you can go Depression being the only thing that you know Your heart turns so cold that the rain that once poured turns into snow Let me tell you something, so take a seat and pay attention to the show You’re sitting alone in the dark I see you’ve got that cigarette to your lips You’d better not let that match fall and burn a mark You’re playing a tough gamble kid, let’s put down those chips Put down that lighter and quit smokin zips Yeah life’s a struggle when your thoughts are continuously running like a stream I truly wish that it was a dream Maybe take a few shots to let off a little bit of steam I think back to the better years As a younger kid there were memories worth having over fear, I didn’t have to make a bid For my own happiness But now when I reflect I can feel the tears, coping and venting so the relief is almost instantaneous When the times are rough I remember those supportive words from my momma and play it tough But is that enough? Yeah I try and play it tough But all my friends know well that shit’s a lie I’m so sorry for the bluff When you’re still so young and can’t take the pain anymore! [CHORUS] Where the fuck do I go when I ache I feel like my emotions are gonna make me break So I guess I’ll fake it till I make it But there’s only so much I can take So much going wrong with my mind But oh well, I guess I’ll show and tell you what I find. [x2] [VERSE 2] I’ve been thinking There’s more of an escape to this shit than drinking So I’ll go ahead and put down the bottle Yeah E is for effort and I’m going full throttle I dug out of that hole so fast to keep myself from sinking If I would just find a healthier way to cope There’s more to this shit than just holding onto hope Well then I guess It’s time to break out of these chains I’m gonna lead my life by the reins Oh I said it Use my words to get these gains Yeah I might sound a bit insane But I’m motivated so a healthy mentality is what I’ll maintain So much more to this Than just jotting down empty words Spent most of my young adult life on these boards I’m growing exhausted of working for that corporate wage So it’s time to get off my ass and flip that page The same goes to you If you feel like you’ve got something to prove Then let’s get up and move Look at all these celebrities with fancy cars Who’s to say they can limit us so let’s shoot for the stars [CHORUS]