Nineteen With Neck Tatz
Four Year Strong Lyrics

CAN YOU PROVE TO ME
The singer is questioning the existence of someone who has left or passed away.

THAT YOU'RE NOT DEAD AND GONE
The singer is asking for proof of the person's continued existence.

WE CRAWLED ON HANDS AND KNEES
The singer and the subject have gone through difficult times together.

BUT NOW I LIVE MY LIFE STANDING STRONG
The artist has come out the other side of their difficulties and is living a strong, independent life.

Alone with the living dead
The artist feels isolated and disconnected from those around them.

You had to know, I didn't go
The singer did not follow the subject down a self-destructive path.

And walk off the edge with you and your friends
The singer did not follow the subject and their friends into dangerous or destructive behavior.

And if you try to play it off again
The artist has heard excuses before and is not willing to accept them again.

Then it's over and out
The artist is prepared to end the relationship if the subject continues to make excuses.

You better keep your mouth shut
The artist is warning the subject not to make excuses or try to hide their actions.

No, just let it go
The singer is encouraging the subject to move on and let go of their destructive behavior.

I built myself up undercover
The artist has worked on themselves privately, without seeking attention or praise from others.

But not for long
The singer is ready to share their progress with others and move forward.

What does it take to save you
The singer is asking what it would take for the subject to change their destructive behavior.

Everything you've got to bring me back down
The singer is acknowledging that the subject is bringing them down and hindering their progress.

There's nothing left to save
The artist sees no hope for saving the relationship or the subject's behavior.

For me to give you
The artist has given all they can to the relationship and the subject.

Push back the clock
The singer wants to go back to a time when things were better and they felt more connected to the subject.

Back to when it was new to us
The singer wants to go back to a time when the relationship was fresh and exciting.

And knew we were true from the start
The artist felt a strong connection to the subject from the beginning of their relationship.

To win your heart
The artist wants to rekindle their relationship and win the subject's love and trust.

To keep our connection in the void
The artist wants to maintain their bond despite feeling disconnected or distant from the subject.

Of dissection of our words
The singer feels like their words and actions are being analyzed and criticized by the subject.

We heard a common collection
The artist and the subject have shared experiences that have brought them together.

For those who knew what it was to survive
The singer and the subject have both gone through difficult times and understand what it means to survive.

We will strive to fill the void
The singer and the subject will work to improve their relationship and overcome the distance between them.

Build up all the walls that have been destroyed
The singer wants to rebuild the walls that have been broken down in their relationship.

We've gotten a bad name
The artist and the subject have a reputation for their destructive behavior.

For taking all the blame
The artist and the subject are seen as responsible for their own problems and struggles.

It's just another game for you
The singer feels like the subject is not taking their struggles seriously and is treating them like a game.

Try to find a way
The singer is still hopeful and trying to find a way to improve their relationship.

We're gonna find a way to erase all our mistakes
The artist and the subject want to work together to fix their mistakes and move forward in their relationship.

We built this city on heart and soul
The artist and the subject have a strong emotional bond that has helped them through their difficulties.

CREATE IT
The artist is encouraging the subject to create a strong, lasting relationship.

DESTROY IT
The singer and the subject have the power to either build up or tear down their relationship.

WE BUILT IT WITH HEART AND SOUL
The artist and the subject have worked hard to build their relationship on a foundation of love and emotion.