#246: Abandonment - In the Midst of Lions

Abandonment

In the Midst of Lions

Genre: Metal

They know the truth because creation points to it and its glory makes it obvious to them,

singing, "I’m shining through these invisible qualities and I loved you,

but you wouldn’t worship me." And every excuse will be nothing.

That malice, greed, envy. Claiming to be wise, they betrayed truth for a lie.

So give them over to that "wisdom", their hate.

I’ll withdraw my hand and give them everything they want: abandonment.

Corruption and consequence. And you can drown yourself in that emptiness.

I’ll be patiently waiting for you to call on my name while you try to find your own way home.

They know the truth because creation points to it and its glory makes it obvious to them,

singing, "I’m shining through these invisible qualities and I loved you,

but you wouldn’t worship me." And every excuse will be nothing.

That malice, greed, envy. Claiming to be wise, they betrayed truth for a lie.

So give them over to that "wisdom", their hate.

I’ll withdraw my hand and give them everything they want: abandonment.

Corruption and consequence. And you can drown yourself in that emptiness.

I’ll be patiently waiting for you to call on my name while you try to find your own way home.

#245: Composed of Stone - The Crimson Armada

Composed of Stone

The Crimson Armada

Genre: Deathcore

Note: this song has been posted to their MySpace with a download link: http://drop.io/l9hryai

It's not really a functional download link, as the site claims the download limit has been exceeded. You're (surprisingly) better off streaming it from their MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/thecrimsonarmada

I'll put the fear of God back into you
I'll show you what this world is really worth
Apathy is our greatest disease
We are void of compassion

You've got to let this

Go

I'll put the fear of God back in to you

I'll put the fear of God back into you

And show you what this world is really worth

Heed not in their examples or as one we'll perish in the arms of those who curse men

The light is dim to those breathe this infectious worldly obsession

The warmth of circle seven is inviting unobstructed

See not the ways of the wicket is the path to be seduced

And led in vain

My Lord

Take this heart composed of stone

Break me down and mend me in Your Word

My Lord define me

Guide my soul

Cleanse my heart

And make me whole

We are caught in stasis

We are becoming everything we've hated

Lord I need Your Grace

Give me the strength

To take this leap of faith

You're staring at the edge and there is nothing left to do but jump

I'll put the fear of God

Back in to you

I'll put the fear of God

Back into

You

#244: Redefining Moment - 7 Horns 7 Eyes

Redefining Moment

7 Horns 7 Eyes

Genre: Deathcore

A blessing, a gift like no other that I have ever held
Insert my heart in yours, forever together
Hold fast now, don't let go, take my hand and then hold your breath
We will push, we will strive harder than we ever have before

Drown in this peace, follow me and believe
Breathe in this change, though our love stays the same
And together, we will carry on

A different type of this love than we held in past days
Transition into this life anew

Drown in this peace, follow me and believe
Breathe in this change, though our love stays the same

I will not forget the day when you were revealed to me
It was a gift from above, and on that day

I found something that I'd never known
It was a redefining moment in our lives
And forever I won't let it go
It was a redefining moment in our lives

And from this day forward, we will carry on

#243: American Love - Haste the Day

American Love

Haste the Day

Genre: Metalcore

Exchanging beauty
For the ashes
Given my heart
To nothing real
[X2]

I've given my heart away
To so many things
So many times I've failed
Help me stop this endless cycle
Remind me of how it can be

Take me back
I surrender all
Without you
My heart is broken

I never should have let you go
I never should have let you slip
Through my arms
[X5]

As the sun sets tonight
I'll hold you with all that I am
[X3]
I never should have let you go
Promise me
You'll stay with me forever
Forever
[X3]

Forgive me
For running so quickly to the outside
[X2]

#242: It Is Not the End - 7 Horns 7 Eyes

It Is Not the End

7 Horns 7 Eyes

Genre: Deathcore

Note: this band has become one of my favorites, and I highly recommend buying their EP on iTunes. I'm not sure where to find any of their music anywhere, so I can't give a link to this track. The bottom-most (female vocals) spoken verses were transcribed by me.

We are consumed by this life

Strangled by wordly struggles

Over and over again, life's trials try to break us down

We will not give in this time

Frustration, temptation

So we lift our eyes up to the sky

Reminded of Your wounds that set us free

Broken and bloodied you hung on that cross

And now with hands around my neck

I know that You are still with me

I trust Your ways, I am Yours

I am nothing, without my faith in Your hands

I stumble to the ground

Broken and bloodied you hung on that cross

Take heed O my child, eternity draws near

My earthly senses vanish like smoke, drifting up into the air

Breath escapes my lungs, never to enter again

My life flickers and is gone, like the wind upon a candle

Time exists only in memory, yet I am aware

The world and its cares fall behind me

I am separated from flesh, but it is not the end

At this my heart pounds, and leaps from its place

I feel a warmth that I have never known, surrounding and comforting me

I am bathed in a radiant light, pure and welcoming

The voices of the angels resonate in every direction

As my vision clears I see not my earthly shell, but a new and perfect existance

And in this moment there is peace, as I step forward towards the open arms of my King

Where O death is your sting?

Where O grave is your destruction?

I will say of the Lord:

He is my refuge, and my fortress

My God, and whom I trust

I will not fear the terror of night,

nor the arrow that flies by day

nor the pestilence that stalks the darkness

nor the plague that destroys the midday

Because you love me, says the Lord,

I will rescue you

I will protect you, for you acknowledge my Name

You will call upon me

And I will answer you

I will be with you in trouble

I will deliver you and honor you

With long life will I satisfy you

And show you my Salvation

#241: Defiance - In the Midst of Lions

Defiance

In the Midst of Lions

Genre: Deathcore

What a terrible thing

to fall into the hands of a living God.
Screaming, “It’s not my fault!”

But the devil does not fight fair.

An evil plague of sin is consuming this shell of good.

Secrets hidden from the eyes of man

are revealed in Your presence...

are revealed in Your presence.

A worthless shield put up to hide

the iniquities, day after passing day.
Crying out to your creation...

crying out, “I Am, I am here.”... “I Am, I am here.”

But the devil does not fight fair,

while it falls upon deaf ears as though never spoken before.

What a terrible thing to

fall into the hands of a living God.

Screaming, “It’s not my fault!”

But the devil does not fight fair.

And when you stand before His seat of judgment,

what will you hear? What will you hear?

"I never knew you. I don’t care! And while you stood on the street corners, screaming your prayers, I starved to death, naked and bare! But you never cared! You never turned your head as I begged beneath pointing, crooked fingers attached to crooked, faithless men! I am consumed by your anger! Terrified by your rage! Love and grace? What a beautiful revelation in relation to the patience you practice towards the sin that you hate. This is the message that I proclaim: Kiss the Son! Because the day will come that you perish from the way. You’re toying with the flint that starts the sparks that turn into the fire that fan the flames. I could have been your escape! I Am! But the devil does not fight fair. You sweep people away like dreams that disappear! I Am! But the devil does not fight fair. I could have been your escape!"

#240: Intro - Earth From Above

Intro (Partakers EP)

Earth From Above

Genre: Deathcore

(Excerpt from 300)

It's quiet now.

They.. they came with.. beasts from the blackness.

With their claws and fangs they grabbed them.

Everyone.. but me.

Your terror has reigned on us.

And now we will feel your wrath.

#239: White Flag - For Today

White Flag

For Today

Genre: Metalcore

You see my blood and sweat and tears I have poured on the ground before you.

Take everything.
Blood and sweat and tears, you have poured on the ground before me,

when you gave everything.

I have lived this war too long. Come and take everything.

I have lived in sin too long. Come and take everything.

I release it all, finally.

Finally, I surrender. All to you, I give it all to you.

Finally, I surrender. All I am, I owe it all to you.

Finally, I surrender. All to you, I give it all to you.

Finally, I surrender. All I am, I owe it all.

You fight for me when I can’t fight for myself.

This battle is not mine, but the battle belongs to the Lord.
This battle is not mine, but the battle belongs to the Lord.

So, I am no slave unto this broken flesh, because you gave me hope.

I am no slave unto this broken flesh, because you are my hope.

I am no slave to my flesh--that man has died. I am a free man!

Under the blood, I rise. Redeemed, I stand;

carried back from hell by your nail-scarred hands.

And now I’m free. You broke my chains and you gave me the key.

So I now bow to show you, that you are everything to me.

Finally, I surrender. All to you, I give it all to you.

Finally, I surrender. All I am, I owe it all to you.

Finally, I surrender. All to you, I give it all to you.

Finally, I surrender. All I am, I owe it all to you.