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Intro
04:07
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Let me tell you a story
About a boy and his father
He lived in a small town
And didnt know his dad
He never thought about it
He never thought about these things
He never thought about it
It's time to raise the anthem
It's time to sing our song
The boy he would read books
And sing happy songs
He held onto comfort
As if they satisfied
He never thought about it
It's time to raise the anthem
It's time to sing our song
Raise it high
Sing it loud
Our voices ring and shake the ground
His life left him empty
He was living for himself
But all of that changed
When he was invited to come and die
It's time to raise the anthem
It's time to sing our song
Raise it high
Sing it loud
Our voices ring and shake the ground
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2. |
Run
03:50
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Woke up so abruptly
Late into the night
Dark creatures surround me
It was a terrifying sight
What do they want with me
What did i do to them?
They'll kill everything
Corrupt anything
Please take me with you
Get up we gotta run
In the night before the sun
Leave everything behind
Woh-oh-oh
Their cold fingers touched me
And it froze me to my core
I got out just barely
And they left me hurt and sore
What do they want with me?
What did i do to them?
They'll kill everything
Corrupt anything
Please take me with you
Get up we gotta run
In the night before the sun
Leave eveything behind
Woh-oh
Let them follow me
They cant quench my resolve
Let them follow me
And in the light they will dissolve
In the dark I cant see
But its in the dark that I evolve
Come after me know
They cant get me, they wont catch me
Get up we gotta run
In the night before the sun
Leave eveything behind
Woh-oh
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3. |
Leave It
02:40
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Step out into the snow
Where the sun is cold
And the fire's low
You must move quickly my son
Pack your bag and
Be ready to run
What could you possibly need
Let go of everything
Even necessities
Leave all the things that you have
Or forever you will search
For another half
Leave it in the snow
Leave it
Leave it
Leave it
Believe what i have told
Believe it
Leave it
Leave it
Those that pursue us are ruthless
Because they don't know
That they are worthless
Trust me and take my hand
Let go of everything
I know you can
I don't want to lose all the things that I've gained
But i'll sacrifice for hope of a better day
Leave it in the snow
Leave it
Leave it
Leave it
Believe what i have told
Believe it
Leave it
Leave it
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4. |
Don't Want to Stop
03:27
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I've been waiting for too long
For the time to come
I've been waiting for too long
To go back to where i'm from
I was longing for the future
But now i'm jealous of the past
I've been thinking about you
And i don't want to stop
Don't-don't wanna stop
Don't wanna stop
Don't-don't wanna stop
I've been thinking about it
And i don't want to move
I don't want to let go
We were leaving to soon
I've been thinking all day
What would i do without you
I've been thinking about you
And i don't wanna stop
Don't-don't wanna stop
Don't wanna stop
Don't-don't wanna stop
I don't want to let go
I don't want to lose it
Don't wanna stop
Don't-Don't wanna stop
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5. |
Chasing the Wind
04:09
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I try to make it go too fast
I'd rather be the first than last
But all of that is chasing after the wind
I'm too proud to say that i don't know
I'm glad you're not afraid to show
That all of this is chasing after the wind
Life begins
When we realize that
Freedom is a cage
Freedom is a cage
Give up everything
And realize
Freedom is a cage
Freedom is a cage
Give me everything in sight
Suddenly there's nothing nice
This is all a striving of the wind
Why is it so hard to let go
When you're the perfect thing for my soul
Its foolish to think I can catch the wind
Giving up all my hopes
Giving up all my dreams
So I can better follow my king
Life begins
When we realize that
Freedom is a cage
Freedom is a cage
Give up everything
And realize
Freedom is a cage
Freedom is a cage
Giving up all my hopes
Giving up all my dreams
So I can better follow my king
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6. |
Lost
03:05
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We've been on the road for days
I'm tired and hungry
We'll find the end soon you say
Lets hope that you're right
I don't what else to say
I've never been here before
I wish there was another way
A drink that doesn't need to pour
Don't tell me that we lost the path
Don't tell me that we're lost
Don't tell me we lost the path
How will we ever find it
Don't tell me that we're lost
I can't believe we're lost
We've been on the road for days
I'm tired and hungry
We'll find the end soon you say
Lets hope that you're right
Don't tell me we lost the path
How will we ever find it
Don't tell me that we're lost
I can't believe we're lost
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7. |
Come Back
03:29
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A couple million miles from home and
You're still on my mind
I wish you didn't have to leave
But I swear I'll see you next time
You promised to follow me
You gave me your word
You gave up everything
But I guess you were unsure
Please tell me why you left
I need you to stay
You were my only friend
I feel so betrayed
I thought we were in this together
Heroes til the end
You thought the old life was better
And I lost a friend
A gunshot echoed through the streets
And then i heard your scream
I caught a glimpse of him running away
It felt like a bad dream
I know I could have saved you
But I was too afraid
I don't know what else to do
I just want to see you one day
Please tell me why you left
I need you to stay
You were my only friend
I feel so betrayed
I thought we were in this together
Heroes til the end
You thought the old life was better
And I lost a friend
I'll never know why he took
A life from somebody
I tried but I can't look
At this soulless-lifeless body
I can't bare the thought
Of knowing you'll never come back
Maybe if I try hard enough
Someday you'll come back
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We rise up together until the end
United forever the best we can
Believe me I tried to savor this
Before you got too far
Before you got too far
I found the path you were looking for
I only wish it brought you close to me
I wish that i looked inside your eyes last time
Cause they always glow
They always glow
Tell me you need me
Tell me you want me
I know you want me
Together attuned
I'm still loyal through and through
But it was just too soon
I'm still waiting, i'm waiting for you
Let me be the one you travel to
A shoulder to cry on and lean upon
I can wait through night until the dawn
So you come back to me
Please come back to me
Tell me you need me
Tell me you want me
I know you want me
Together attuned
I'm still loyal through and through
But it was just too soon
I'm still waiting, i'm waiting for you
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9. |
Prey
03:32
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I'm giving you the power you need
I'm breaking down the doors you know so well
I can give you everything
You don't have to give up anything
What is life without the pleasure
What is life without the things you want
Give yourself to your desires
Isn't freedom doing what you want
Give yourself to my control
I'll show you all the things you didn't know
I can give you anything
I can promise you'll live like a king
You don't even have to try
Just listen to my voice and ignore the one
That promises a better life
Cause I can give you more and more and more
I will consume you
I'll take everything you love
I will destroy you
You'll never see the light above
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10. |
Value of a Sacrifice
06:06
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We had the sky above
We had the world in our grasp
And it fell apart
It fell apart
Do you ever think
What was Hitler's last thought?
And would it ever be mine?
Could it ever be mine
Whats the point of a sacrifice
If I don't get to bleed?
Whats the point of a sacrifice
If i don't get to bleed?
We had the the world in our grasp
But it fell apart
It was our our fault
It was our fault
We gave into desire
We were ruled by emotion
And it was our fault
It was our fault
Whats the point of a sacrifice
If I don't get to bleed?
Whats the point of a sacrifice
If i don't get to bleed?
It was our fault
It was our fault
It was our fault
It was our fault
It was our fault
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11. |
Echo
03:40
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I can feel the river
Ripples of future and past
Echoes of time
I can feel the river
Ripples of future and time
Echoes of time
We're not in the future
We're not in the past
We chose in the moment
And hope that it lasts
The echoes of time
The echoes of time
We're not in the future
We're not in the past
We chose in the moment
And hope that it lasts
The echoes of time
The echoes of time
And i saw your eyes
Filled with sadness
Because of what i did to you
I'm sorry for what I've done
I'm choosing to come to you,
Because love isn't love if its forced,
And i know that you love me.
So please, oh god, please
Take me in before the rain in the sky
Blinds my face and eyes
And the storm consumes me.
Don't leave me in the dust
Take me, don't leave me in the dust
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12. |
Light
03:09
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Do you remember
When I was small and weak
Do you remember
When I didn't even know who you were
Do you remember
When I lost the way to you
Do you remember
When i didn't even know who you were
Do you remember
When i was small and weak
Do you remember
when I found you.
Now I'm not afraid
I can see the light is coming
I can see the dark has met its match
I can hear the armies drumming
Clear the way for the saints attack
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We found
All our hope
Inside
My fathers cloak
We found it
Inside our home
We found war
Outside our door
Inhale
The smoke and dust
Left by
The battle fought
A soldier
Just a man
Trying to fight
Any way he can
With Everything he can
Darkness
It grabs and eats at me
Like an animal
I can feel the pressure Of death
And the emptiness of all the battles fought
Children
Forced to fight
And leave
Innocence behind
Strength will rise from
The bottom and
depths of
Our souls and minds
All our goals
Our goals
Will fade away
[There are opposites,
Opposing opposites.
And don't be fooled it was planned.
An enduring struggle against light.
Against glory.
Please know that this trench isn't dirt, but concrete.
And this concrete isn't life,
But momentary time.
And as I glanced upwards, into heaven,
Atmosphere,
A collision of orange and red
I think-
I think this is how I end.
But then he moves,
Taking my spot
Giving his.
As if his reply is "not yet."
I then watch as it explodes.
Yes, I watch as it explodes.]
Pick up your sword
Fight the demon army
Pick up your sword
Nothing can ever harm me
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14. |
Staying for You
03:11
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Can you give up what you love the most?
Its much harder than it sounds
The problem's in the innermost
And the depths of our souls
He told me that the love of things
Is the poison in my veins
To live a life without the king
No order but living by fear
I'm staying for you
I'm staying for you
Remember those times at home
So peaceful and nice
Sometimes I miss it
But I know I paid the price
A reward will come in the end
At least that's what i hope
So i'll fight with you til the end
And we'll conquer the world
Don't believe the lies they said
Come back, come back, lets go
Don't believe the one who says
Come back, come back, lets go
I'm staying for you
I'm staying for you
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15. |
With You
04:07
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Laying on my bedroom floor
Something doesn't feel right
After all this time I'm home
I feel like i am shining gold
Where would I be without you
Everything around me looks so new
Everything I know is gone
But i welcome it with open arms
You give me wings to fly
Freedom in the sky
Living life with you (oh yeah)
We're dancing in the sky
No touching ground tonight
Living life with you (oh yeah)
Give me neon lights
Through my bloodshot eyes
Living life with you (oh yeah)
This is eternal life
We can no longer die
Living life with you (oh yeah)
Leaving everything behind
It was always worth the fight
Your sword brought us victory
Now lets get something to eat
Where would i be without you?
Everything around me looks so new
You offer me your sword and shield
I run into an open field
I didn't know it would be this way
I didn't know I didn't know
I didn't know it would look this way
I didn't know I didn't know
You give me wings to fly
Freedom in the sky
Living life with you (oh yeah)
We're dancing in the sky
No touching ground tonight
Living life with you (oh yeah)
Give me neon lights
Through my bloodshot eyes
Living life with you (oh yeah)
This is eternal life
We can no longer die
Living life with you (oh yeah)
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16. |
The End
06:24
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I never thought
It would be like this.
A love so strong
It cant be broken.
Not height nor depth,
Not death nor life,
Can separate
This love divine.
I'm a son of the king
An Heir to the throne.
The prince of the land,
But without blood and bones.
I never thought about it
I never thought about these things
I never thought about it
A phoenix flies
Through the war torn skies
It comes down to meet me
And I lift my eyes
It touched my mind
to its back I climbed
Its soft feathers swayed
But I was still afraid
Cause I cant see the future
In the way that you can
We held onto you
As you pulled us through
The needle and
The canyon too
Tonight we fly
Through the stormy skies
Your powerful wings
Are all I need
I never thought about it
I never thought about these things
I never thought about it
Cause I can't see the future
In the way that you can
It's time to raise the anthem
It's time to sing our song
Raise it high, sing it loud
Our voices sing and shake the ground
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Anthem Greenville, South Carolina
Anthem is a synth pop experiment based in Greenville SC that weaves together an arrangement of synths and explosive drum beats to tell a story of pursuit, loss, and freedom.
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