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.