Restraint Lyrics

Give me a light my friend

I'm not much of a smoker

Tonight the alarms were raised

and I took pain over heartache

Heavy fists in air collide with painted drywall

Give me a light my friend

no I'm not much

I'm not much

(I know) I know it's over but this dust is a middle story

(I lost) I lost composure but won't let myself bleed or take the blame

(I know) I know it's over but this dust is an exercise in restraint

(I lost) I lost the love of a lifetime

You must practice restraint

With the weight on your shoulders

All the pressures upon you

It's not enough to be brave

You gotta know that you're stronger

That the battles no longer

You can't let it break you down

Give me a light my baby

I'm not much of a smoker

Tonight the alarms were raised

and I resisted my urge

Heavy words in air become

ticking time bombs

Give me a light my friend

no I'm not much of a smoker

As I lay me down to sleep

I pray to the Lord we don't repeat

The mistakes that lead us to this place

And see the life and love be drained from our face

(I know) I know it's over but this dust won't tell the ending

(I lost) I lost composure but won't let myself bleed or take the blame

(I know) I know it's over but this dust is an exercise in restraint

(I lost) I lost the love of a lifetime

You must practice restraint

With the weight on your shoulders

All the pressures upon you

It's not enough to be brave

You gotta know that you're stronger

That the battles no longer

You can't let it break you down

Give me a light my friend

I'm not much