I've got regrets too blue to mention
and I sold myself with the image of perfection
I've heard the truth will out
but I've always had my doubts
Now I'm paying for deception
So cast me like a stone against the rocks,
Reveal a cross-section of all my wrongs;
my every flaw exposed,
I'll chase the storm of hate and lost respect
'til I'm a better man, I won't rest
I won't let go of what I've done
(Muted Strumming)
By my actions I'm defined,
so let the words I write remind me
I am capable of hurt, and worse
I am immovable; a blunted instrument for now
and I would change if I knew how
So cast me like a stone against the rocks,
Reveal a cross-section of all my wrongs;
my every flaw exposed,
I'll chase the storm of hate and lost respect
'til I'm a better man, I won't rest
I won't let go of what I've done
I'll let it shape what I become
The anger burns but doesn't hurt
it doesn't scorch the badge I chose to wear
just empties me
Depression calls and I awake
To shut it out is choosing not to care
To look upon the emptiness
- to see myself -
is more than I can bear
Instrumental: Em x2 (getting quieter)
So cast me like a stone against the rocks,
Reveal a cross-section of all my wrongs;
my every flaw exposed,
(Getting louder)Em7
I'll chase the storm of hate and lost respect
'til I'm a better man, I won't rest
I won't let go of what I've done
So cast me like a stone against the rocks,
Reveal a cross-section of all my wrongs;
my every flaw exposed,
I'll chase the storm of hate and lost respect
'til I'm a better man, I won't rest
I won't let go of what I've done
I'll let it shape what I become