Sever the ties that have left me in bondage Sever the ties Beaten, bloodied, black and blue (Black and blue) You won't let up until you're through (With me) I watched as the blade was held against my neck My heart sinks in my chest for this might be my end Fading in and out of consciousness I need to pull it together If I want to escape from this madness that has left me in shambles My eyes lock onto his as the rage settles in Hatred, anguish, torment Hatred, anguish, torment You left me with Hatred, anguish, torment Hatred, anguish, torment What did I ever see in you I was promised the world but you tore it in two You're not a man but the devil in the flesh The fires of your hell burns a hole in my chest Oh God, I need you now I'm burning out, I'm blacking out, I'm breaking down Tired of doing this on my own The lifelessness as you lay me to rest Fading away I was driven to insanity Beaten down by your ruthless hate My first and final mistake Was when I looked away from everything That made me who I am Escape was worth the pain My worth is greater than your hate So now I'll forgive and forget Learn to heal from the past, and erase the regret Oh God, make me whole