Skillet Awake Lyrics
I just got the lyrics from my friends over at Ardent Records and the M Collective so here they are for you
Skillet Awake Lyrics
Hero
(John L. cooper/ Korey Cooper)
V1
I’m just a step away
I’m just a breath away
Losing my faith today
(Falling off the edge today)
I am just a man
Not superhuman
(I’m not superhuman)
Someone save me from the hate
Pre
It’s just another war
Just another family torn
(Falling from my faith today)
Just a step from the edge
Just another day in the world we live
Chorus
I need a hero to save me now
I need a hero
(Save me now)
I need a hero to save my life
A hero’ll save me
(Just in time)
V2
I gotta fight today
To live another day
Speaking my mind today
(My voice will be heard today)
I’ve gotta make a stand
But I am just a man
(I’m not superhuman)
My voice will be heard today
Pre
It’s just another war
Just another family torn
(My voice will be heard today)
It’s just another kill
The countdown begins to destroy ourselves
Bridge
Who’s gonna fight for what’s right
Who’s gonna help us survive
We’re in the fight of our lives
(And we’re not ready to die)
Who’s gonna fight for the weak
Who’s gonna make ‘em believe
I’ve got a hero
(I’ve got a hero)
Living in me
I’m gonna fight for what’s right
Today I’m speaking my mind
And if it kills me tonight
(I will be ready to die)
A hero’s not afraid to give his life
A hero’s gonna save me just in time
2. Monster
(John L. Cooper/ Gavin Brown)
V1
The secret side of me
I never let you see
I keep it caged but I can’t control it
So stay away from me
The beast is ugly
I feel the rage and I just can’t hold it
It’s scratching on the walls
In the closet, in the halls
It comes awake and I can’t control it
Hiding under the bed
In my body, in my head
Why won’t somebody come and save me from this
make it end
Chorus
I feel it deep within
It’s just beneath the skin
I must confess that I feel like a monster
I hate what I’ve become
The nightmare’s just begun
I must confess that I feel like a monster
I feel like a monster
V2
My secret side I keep
Hid under lock and key
I keep it caged but I can’t control it
’Cause if I let him out
He’ll tear me up, break me down
Why won’t somebody come and save me from this make it end
Bridge:
It’s hiding in the dark
Its teeth are razor sharp
There’s no escape for me
It wants my soul it wants my heart
No one can hear me scream
Maybe it’s just a dream
Or maybe it’s inside of me
Stop this monster
3. Don’t Wake Me
(John L. Cooper/ Brian Howes)
V1
I went to bed I was thinking about you
Ain’t the same since I’m living without you
All the memories are getting colder
All the things that I wanna do over
Went to bed I was thinking about you
I wanna talk and laugh like we used to
When I see you in my dreams at night
It’s so real but it’s in my mind
Pre
And now
I guess
This is as good as it gets
Chorus:
Don’t wake me
’Cause I don’t wanna leave this dream
Don’t wake me
’Cause I never seem to stay asleep enough
When it’s you I’m dreaming of
I don’t wanna wake up
Don’t wake me
We’re together just you and me
Don’t wake me
’Cause we’re happy like we used to be
I know I’ve gotta let you go
But don’t wake me
V2
I went to bed I was thinking about you
And how it felt when I finally found you
It’s like a movie playing over in my head
Don’t wanna look ’cause i know how it ends
All the words that I said that I wouldn’t say
All the promises I made that I wouldn’t break
It’s last call, last song, last dance
’Cause I can’t get you back, can’t get a second chance
And now, I guess
This is as good as it gets
Bridge
These dreams of you keep on growing stronger
It ain’t a lot but it’s all I have
Nothing to do but keep sleeping longer
Don’t wanna stop cause I want you back
4. Awake And Alive
(John L. Cooper/ Brian Howes)
V1
I’m at war with the world and they
Try to pull me into the dark
I struggle to find my faith
As I’m slippin’ from your arms
It’s getting harder to stay awake
And my strength is fading fast
You breathe into me at last
Chorus
I’m awake I’m alive
Now I know what I believe inside
Now it’s my time
I’ll do what I want ’cause this is my life
here, right now
I’ll stand my ground and never back down
I know what I believe inside
I’m awake and I’m alive
V2
I’m at war with the world cause I
Ain’t never gonna sell my soul
I’ve already made up my mind
No matter what I can’t be bought or sold
When my faith is getting weak
And I feel like giving in
You breathe into me again
Bridge
Waking up waking up
In the dark
I can feel you in my sleep
In your arms I feel you breathe into me
Forever hold this heart that I will give to you
Forever I will live for you
5. One Day Too Late
(John L. Cooper/ Brian Howes)
V1
Tick tock hear the clock countdown
Wish the minute hand could be rewound
So much to do and so much I need to say
Will tomorrow be too late
Feel the moment slip into the past
Like sand through an hourglass
In the madness I guess I just forget
To do all the things I said
Pre
Time passes by
Never thought I’d wind up
One step behind
Now I’ve made my mind up
Chorus
Today I’m gonna try a little harder
Gonna make every minute last longer
Gonna learn to forgive and forget
’Cause we don’t have long, gonna make the most of it
Today I’m gonna love my enemies
Reach out to somebody who needs me
Make a change, make the world a better place
’Cause tomorrow could be one day too late
One day too late
One day too late
V2
Tick tock hear my life pass by
I can’t erase and I can’t rewind
Of all the things I regret the most I do…
Wish I’d spent more time with you
Here’s my chance for a new beginning
I saved the best for a better ending
And in the end I’ll make it up to you, you’ll see
You’ll get the very best of me
Bridge
Your time is running out
You’re never gonna get it back
Make the most of every moment
Stop saving the best for last
6. It’s Not Me It’s You
(John L. Cooper)
V1
Let’s get the story straight
You were a poison
You flooded through my veins
You left me broken
You tried to make me think
That the blame was all on me
With the pain you put me through
And now I know that it’s not me it’s you
Chorus
It’s not me it’s you
Always has been you
All the lies and stupid things you say and do
It’s you
It’s not me it’s you
All the lies and pain you put me through
I know that it’s not me it’s you
You
You
It’s not me it’s you, you
V2
So here we go again
The same fight we’re always in
I don’t care so why pretend
Wake me when your lecture ends
You tried to make me small
Make me fall and it’s all your fault
With the pain you put me through
And now I know that it’s not me it’s you
Bridge
Let’s get the story straight
You were a poison
Flooding through my veins
Driving me insane
And now you’re gone away
I’m no longer choking
From the pain you put me through
And now I know that it’s not me it’s you
7. Should’ve When You Could’ve
(John L. Cooper)
V1
I’m done wondering where you’ve been
All night long when you’re out with your friends
All you say, that the matter’s over
But now that chapter’s over
I’m done trusting you it’s ended
Even after I catch you red handed
You could’ve been my only one
But now your chance is gone
Chorus
You should’ve when you could’ve
You’re gonna miss my love girl
You should, it would’ve been so good
You should’ve when I would’ve
Now I know I’ve had enough
Better luck next time girl
You should, it would’ve been so good
V2
I’m done chasing you all over
May as well be chasing after thunder
Play hard to get if it makes you happy
For a change now you can start chasing me
Don’t cry cause I ain’t your sure thing
It ain’t my fault you don’t know a good thing
You could’ve been my only one
But now your chance is gone
Bridge
Don’t you understand
Don’t wanna be your backup plan
Now I won’t be here to clean up when it hits the fan
You tried to keep me on your leash
It’s time you started chasing me
V3
I’m done acting like I won’t be
Sitting here still wishing you wanted me
Don’t say that I never told you
Take some advice from somebody who knows
8. Believe
(John L. Cooper /Dave Basset)
V1
I’m still trying to figure out how to tell you I was wrong
I can’t fill the emptiness inside since you’ve been gone
So is it you or is it me?
I know I said things that I didn’t mean
But you should’ve known me by now
You should’ve known me
Chorus
If you believed
When I said
I’d be better off without you
Then you never really knew me at all
If you believed
When I said
That I wouldn’t be thinking about you
You thought you knew the truth but you’re wrong
You’re all that I need
Just tell me that you still believe
V2
I can’t undo the things that led us to this place
But I know there’s something more to us than our mistakes
So is it you or is it me
I know I’m so blind when we don’t agree
But you should’ve known me by now
You should’ve known me
Cuz you’re all that I want
Don’t you even know me at all
You’re all that I need
Just tell me that you still believe
9. Forgiven
(John L. Cooper)
V1
Forgive me now cause I
Have been unfaithful
Don’t ask me why cause I don’t know
So many times I’ve tried
But was unable
But this heart belongs to you alone
Chorus
Now I’m in our secret place
Alone in your embrace
Where all my wrongs have been erased
You have forgiven
All the promises and lies
All the times I compromise
All the times you were denied
You have forgiven
V2
Forgive me I’m ashamed
I’ve loved another
I can’t explain cause I don’t know
No one can take your place
And there is no other
Forever yours and yours alone
Bridge
Take me to our secret place
(We’ll leave the world away)
I get down on my knees
Feel your love wash over me
There will never be another
You’re the only one forever
And you know I’m yours alone
10. Sometimes
(John L. Cooper)
V1
Sometimes when I lie
I know you’re on to me
Sometimes I don’t mind
How hateful that I can be
Sometimes I don’t try
To make you happy
I don’t know why I do the things I do to you but…
Chorus
Sometimes I don’t wanna be better
Sometimes I can’t be put back together
Sometimes I find it hard to believe
There’s someone else who could be
Just as messed up as me
V2
Sometimes don’t deny
That everything is wrong
Sometimes rather die
Than to admit it’s my fault
Sometimes when you cry
I just don’t care at all
I don’t know why I do the things I do to you but…
Bridge
I want someone to hurt
Like the way I hurt
It’s sick but it makes me feel better
V3
Sometimes I can’t hide
The demons that I face
Sometimes don’t deny
I’m sometimes sinner sometimes saint
11. Never Surrender
(John L. Cooper/ Dave Bassett)
V1
Do you know what it’s like when
You’re scared to see yourself
Do you know what it’s like when
You wish you were someone else
Who didn’t need your help to get by
Do you know what it’s like
To wanna surrender
Chorus
I don’t wanna feel like this tomorrow
I don’t wanna live like this today
Make me feel better
I wanna feel better
Stay with me here
And never surrender
V2
Do you now what it’s like when
You’re not who you wanna be
Do you know what it’s like to
Be your own worst enemy
Who sees the things in me I can’t hide
Do you know what it’s like to wanna surrender
Bridge
Make me feel better
You make me feel better
You make me feel better
Put me back together
12. Lucy
(John L. Cooper)
V1
Hey Lucy, I remember your name
I left a dozen roses on your grave today
I’m in the grass on my knees, wipe the leaves away
I just came to talk for a while
I got some things I need to say
Chorus
Now that it’s over
I just wanna hold her
I’d give up all the world to see that little piece of heaven looking
back at me
Now that it’s over
I just wanna hold her
I’ve gotta live with the choices i made
And I can’t live with myself today
V2
Hey Lucy, I remembered your birthday
They said it’d bring some closure to say your name
I know I’d do it all different if I had the chance
But all I got are these roses to give
And they can’t help me make amends
Bridge
Here we are
Now you’re in my arms
I never wanted anything so bad
Here we are
For a brand new start
Living the life that we could’ve had
Me and Lucy walking hand in hand
Me and Lucy never wanna end
Just another moment in your eyes
I’ll see you in another life
In heaven where we never say goodbye
Bridge
Here we are, now you’re in my arms
Here we are for a brand new start
Got to live with the choices I’ve made
And I can’t live with myself today
Me and Lucy walking hand in hand
Me and Lucy never wanna end
Got to live with the choices I’ve made
And I can’t live with myself today
Hey Lucy, I remember your name
BONUS TRACKS FOR DELUXE EDITION:
13. Dead Inside
(John L. Cooper)
V1
To find this love of mine
I’d walk through wind and fire
Forever and always
These hollow hands reach out
For you to touch me now
Forever and always
Chorus
Dead inside
My heart and soul flatlines
Put your mouth on mine
And bring me back to life
Dead inside
No other satisfies
My blood runs dry
Take my life
Save me from this death inside
V2
I can’t escape this love
I want it the way it was
Forever and always
Don’t you leave me here
Alone in all this fear
Forever and always
Bridge
I can’t escape this love
I want it the way it was
You remind me of a time
When I felt alive
14. Would It Matter
(John L. Cooper/ Brian Howes)
V1
if I wasn’t here tomorrow would anybody care
if my time was up I’d wanna know
You were happy I was there
if I wasn’t here tomorrow would anyone lose sleep
if I wasn’t hard and hollow
Then maybe you would miss me
Pre
I know I’m a mess and I wanna be someone
Someone that I’d like better
I can never forget, so don’t remind me of it forever
Chorus
What if I just pulled myself together
Would it matter at all
What if I just tried not to remember
Would it matter at all
All the chances that have passed me by
Would it matter if I gave it one more try
Would it matter at all
V2
if I wasn’t here tomorrow would anybody care
Still stuck inside this sorrow
I got nothin’ and going nowhere
Post bridge
I know I’m a mess and I wanna be someone
Someone that I’d like better
Can you help me forget, don’t wanna feel like this forever
Outro
If I left tomorrow would anybody care
Stuck in this sorrow
Going nowhere
