holding Back The Fire
Bittencourt Project Lyrics


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Lay down and surrender
You soldier at arms
Your war will be over when you find peace inside


There ain't no way around it
No reason to fight
Life's worthwhile when you
Forget you're gonna die


For this minute I'm just fine

All my anger settles down
I'm holding back the fire
Holding back the fire


Words are washing away
Like the pasth of my tears
Realigning my thoughts
Through the pages of the years
Stop making it worse!
Must accept what you've got!
Don't live your tomorrows
As just another day
Turn another page and live your life
And live your life


But my heart still bleeds
It's ripping the scars
I'm bearing the suffering
With torns wounding my heart


I refuse to see!
Am I going blind?
Can't run from the burning
When the smoke is in your eyes


You're the only one to be blamed
It's your own sacrifice


Stop looking for justice
That is no how it works
Don't leave for tomorrow
What you can do today
What you can do today
Is change your life
Change your life


But my heart still bleeds
It's ripping the scars
I'm bearing the suffering
With torns wounding my heart


I refuse to see!
Am I going blind?
Can't run from the burning
When the smoke is in your eyes


For this minute I'm just fine
All my anger settles down
I'm holding back the fire


Holding back the fire
That is ripping my scars
I am bearing the suffering
Holding back the fire


Beware of your anger
Your heart's still on fire
Your war can't be own until
You fine some peace inside


Lay down and surrender
You soldier at arms
Can't run from the burning
When you're holding back the fire




Now my anger settles down...


Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bittencourt Project's "Holding Back The Fire" present a message of resilience, perseverance, and acceptance, and seek to explore the complexities of human emotion when dealing with pain, anger, and suffering. The song begins by addressing the listener as a "soldier at arms", urging them to surrender in the midst of their personal battles, and reminding them that there is no reason to fight if they can find peace within themselves. The lyrics highlight the importance of accepting what life brings, living in the present moment, and not allowing the fear of death to cloud one's judgment. The chorus emphasizes the act of "holding back the fire", which seems to represent the intense emotions and desires that can lead us astray, and suggests that finding inner peace and tranquility is the key to overcoming life's challenges.


Moving on, the lyrics reflect on the role of memory, and how it shapes our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. The lyrics advise the listener to stop making their situation worse, accept what they have, and focus on living their lives one day at a time. The song reminds us that life is fleeting, and that the only way to make the most of it is to turn the page and keep moving forward. The following verses and chorus delve deeper into the theme of pain, and the difficulty of letting go of it. The lyrics assert that even when we find peace within ourselves, there may still be moments when our hearts bleed and we bear the scars of our suffering. The final verse encourages the listener to beware of their anger, to make peace with themselves before seeking revenge or justice, and to lay down their arms and find inner peace.


Line by Line Meaning

Lay down and surrender
Give up and accept the situation


You soldier at arms
You who are fighting your own battles


Your war will be over when you find peace inside
You will only find peace and end your struggles when you find inner peace


There ain't no way around it
There is no avoiding it


No reason to fight
There is no point in fighting


Life's worthwhile when you forget you're gonna die
Life becomes more valuable when you forget about your eventual death


For this minute I'm just fine
For now, things are okay


All my anger settles down
My anger fades away


I'm holding back the fire
I'm controlling my emotions


Words are washing away
Words are losing their impact


Like the path of my tears
Like the path that my tears follow


Realigning my thoughts
Adjusting my mindset


Through the pages of the years
Over time


Stop making it worse!
Stop worsening the situation


Must accept what you've got!
You have to accept what you have


Don't live your tomorrows as just another day
Don't let your future days be repetitive and meaningless


Turn another page and live your life
Move on and live your life


But my heart still bleeds
I'm still hurting emotionally


It's ripping the scars
It's reopening old wounds


I'm bearing the suffering
I'm experiencing pain and hardship


With thorns wounding my heart
With emotional pain causing me suffering


I refuse to see!
I'm in denial


Am I going blind?
Am I losing my ability to see clearly?


Can't run from the burning when the smoke is in your eyes
You can't avoid a problem if you're not willing to face it


You're the only one to be blamed
You are responsible for the outcome


It's your own sacrifice
It's your own decision


Stop looking for justice
Stop seeking revenge


That is not how it works
That's not how things are resolved


Don't leave for tomorrow what you can do today
Don't procrastinate


Is change your life
Make a change in your life


Beware of your anger
Be cautious of your emotions


Your heart's still on fire
You're still passionate


Your war can't be won until you find some peace inside
You will only achieve peace when you find it within yourself


Can't run from the burning when you're holding back the fire
You can't escape your emotions if you don't confront them


Now my anger settles down...
Now my anger is subsiding




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Comments from YouTube:

Leandro Meneghini

Ninguém bota um feeling em uma musica igual o Rafael no Bittencourt Project.
Tem que botar o Bittencourt Project pra decolar banda boa demais pelo amor de deus!

Rodrigo Cordeiro

Minha favorita do álbum! O solo com a dobra do violino ficou INCRÍVEL!

Victor Rocha

Como faz falta um teclado ao vivo no Angra. Essa música é a prova disso.

Gonzalo BM

Esta música es hermosa, Rafa! muy íntima y con un feeling gigantesco. Un abrazo desde Perú, te digo desde el año 2005!

Leandro Valente

Esse dueto com o Amon durante o solo é uma maravilha! :')

Mike Corrêa

Essa música é linda. Rafael só entrega composições de altíssimo nível.

walace oliveira

Como pode uma música ser tão foda p fazer parte de sua vida.

KolmaN 7

Meu deus esse album é bom demais, nostalgia pura, muito bom que ta acontecendo isso. muita gente deve ta pirada agora !!

Ana Paula Ferreira

Aaaaaaa essa música!!

Fernando Protzner

bonito demais !!! caramba!!! também é minha música favorita do Album!

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