Skillet Album

(lyrics in parentheses ( ) sung by Jen Ledger)

I'm just a step away,
I'm a just a breath away;
Losin 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;

It's just another war,
Just another family torn;
(I'm falling from my faith today!)
Just a step from the edge,
Just another day in the world we live;

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!)

I gotta fight today,
To live another day;
Speakin' 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!

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!

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!)
I need a Hero,
To save my life!
I need a Hero!
Just in time!

Save me just in time...
Save me just in time...

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!)
Livin' 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!

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!)
I need a Hero,
To save my life!
I need a Hero!
Just in time!

I need a Hero!
Who's gonna fight for what's right,
Who's gonna help us survive!

I need a Hero!
Who's gonna fight for the weak,
Who's gonna make 'em believe!

I need a Hero!
I need a Hero!

A Hero's gonna save me,
Just in time!

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 scratchin on the walls,
In the closet, in the halls;
It comes awake and I can't control it;
Hidin' under the bed,
In my body, in my head;
Why won't somebody come and save me from this?
Make it end!

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... I...
I feel like a monster!
I... I...
I feel like a monster!

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!

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 it deep within!
It's just beneath the skin!
I must confess that I feel like a monster!
I... I...
I feel like a monster!
I... I...
I feel like a monster!

Its hidin 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 its just a dream;
Or maybe it's inside of me!
Stop this monster!!

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 it deep within!
It's just beneath the skin!
I must confess that I feel like a monster!
I gotta lose control!
It's something radical!
I must confess that I feel like a monster!

I... I...
I feel like a monster!
I... I...
I feel like a monster!
I... I...
I feel like a monster!
I... I...
I feel like a monster!

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;

And now, I guess,
This is as good as it gets...

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...

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...

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 I don't want to be alone...

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!

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 I don't want to be alone...

(Don't wake me!)
I went to bed, I was thinking about you,
(’Cause I don't wanna leave this dream)
(Don't wake me!)
Ain’t the same since I'm living without you;
('Cause I never seem to stay asleep enough)

I know, I've gotta let you go!
But I don't want to wake up...

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!

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 here!)
Right now! (Right now!)
I'll stand my ground, and never back down;
I know what I believe inside,
I'm awake and I'm alive!

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!

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 here!)
Right now! (Right now!)
I'll stand my ground, and never back down;
I know what I believe inside,
I'm awake and I'm alive!

Waking up! Waking up!
Waking up! Waking up!
Waking up! Waking up!
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!

(Guitar solo)

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 here!)
Right now! (Right now!)
I'll stand my ground, and never back down;
I know what I believe inside,
I'm awake and I'm alive!

Waking up! Waking up!
Waking up! Waking up!
Waking up! Waking up!
Waking up! Waking up!

Tick tock, hear the clock count down,
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...

Time passes by,
Never thought I'd wind up,
One step behind;
Now I've made my mind up...

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...

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;
In the end I'll make it up to you, you'll see;
You'll get the very best of me...

Time passes by,
Never thought I'd wind up,
One step behind;
Now I've made my mind up...

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!) Today, I'm gonna love my enemies;
(Today!) Reach out to somebody who needs me;
Make a change, make the world a better place,
’Cause tomorrow could be one day too late...

Your time is running out,
You’re never gonna get it back!
So make the most of every moment,
Stop saving the best for last!

(Today!) Today, I'm gonna try a little harder;
(Today!) 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!) Today, I'm gonna love my enemies;
(Today!) 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...
One day too late...
One day too late...

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!

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!

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!

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!

(Guitar Solo)

Let’s get the story straight,
You were a poison;
Flooding through my veins,
You're 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!
(You!)

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!
(It's not me, it’s you!)
You!
It's not me, it’s... you!
(It's not me, it’s you!)
You!
It's not me, it’s... you!
(It's not me, it’s you!)
You!
It's not me, it’s... you!
(It's not me, it’s you!)
You!

It's not me, it’s you!

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!

You should've! When you could've!
You're gonna miss my love, girl;
You should, it would have 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 have been so good...

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...

You should've! When you could've!
You're gonna miss my love, girl;
You should, it would have 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 have been so good...

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!

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...

You should've! When you could've!
You're gonna miss my love, girl;
You should, it would have 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 have been so good!

You should've! When you could've!
You're gonna miss my love, girl;
You should, it would have been.. so.. good...

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 have known me by now,
You should've known me...

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!

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...

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!

Is it you, or is it me?
I know I said things that I didn't mean;
But you should have known me by now,
You should've known me...

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!

'Cause 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!

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;
This heart belongs to You alone...

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 compromised,
All the times You were denied,
You have forgiven...

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...

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 compromised,
All the times You were denied,
You have forgiven...

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...

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 compromised,
All the times You were denied,
You have forgiven...

You have forgiven...
Forgiven...
(Forgiven)

Forgiven...
(Forgiven)

Forgiven...
(Forgiven)

Forgiven...
(Forgiven)

(fade out)

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...

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!

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...

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!

I want someone to hurt,
Like the way I hurt;
It's sick, but it makes me feel better...

Sometimes, I can't hide,
The demons that I face;
Sometimes, don't deny,
I'm sometimes sinner, sometimes saint;

Sometimes, I don't wanna be better;
(Everything is wrong forever!)
Sometimes, I can't be put back together;
(Sometimes, it's gone forever!)
Sometimes, I find it hard to believe;
There's someone else who could be,
Just as messed up as me!

Just as messed up as me!

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?

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 now,
And never surrender!

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?

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 now,
And never surrender!

Make me feel better,
You make me feel better;
You make me feel better...
Put me back together!

I don't wanna feel like this tomorrow,
I don't wanna live like this today!
Make me feel better!
I need to feel better!
Stay with me here now,
And never surrender!

Put me back together!
Never surrender!

Make me feel better!
You make me feel better!
Stay with me here now,
And never surrender...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!

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!

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!
I got to live with the choices I’ve made,
And I can’t live with myself...
Today...

Hey Lucy, I remember your name...

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

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

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

I can't escape this love
I want it the way it was
You remind me of a time
When I felt alive

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

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

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

If I wasn't here tomorrow would anybody care
Still stuck inside this sorrow
I got nothin’ and going nowhere

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

If I left tomorrow would anybody care
Stuck in this sorrow
Going nowhere