Hold Back

I feel it coming. 

The old part of me creeping back. 

He smiles in the shadows
As he plans my demise
I swear he will burn this world to a crisp
And will laugh as the ashes fall. 

I’ll hold tight to who I am
For as long as I can. 
But the drinks that warm the throat
Hide the pain that the pills still miss
There he is still afloat

He smiles in the shadows
As he plans my demise
I swear he will burn this world to a crisp
And will laugh as the ashes fall.

I’m to tired at times to keep him at bay
That devil on my shoulder. 
He whispers in my ear as I try to pray. 
I’ll keep pushing up hill this boulder. 

Maybe I can just let go
Let him run wild see his plan
See if it changes the way I’m seen by you
Take my hand and remind me who I am

He smiles in the shadows
As he plans my demise
I swear he will burn this world to a crisp
And will laugh as the ashes fall.

I’m trying my best
And with you by my side 
I know I can keep him at rest.
I’ll maintain this ride but…

He smiles in the shadows
As he plans my demise
I swear he will burn this world to a crisp
And will laugh as the ashes fall.

Rock