Killing Me
Eternal Decision Lyrics
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I ask for another chance, I pray it's not too late
It's killing me, I need your strength
It's killing me, I need release
It's killing me, please God help me
It's killing me
To weak within myself, Strength comes when I believe
Chorus:
Solo: Cory
Die to myself so Christ might live, I know it's the only way
To break this bondage that I'm in, I know it's not to late
I'm Killing Me (Chorus)
The lyrics of "Killing Me" by Eternal Decision express a struggle with addiction and the constant battle to break free from it. The opening lines detail the internal agony of being consumed by something that one both loves and hates. The singer acknowledges their addiction and asks for another chance, but implores for divine intervention so that it may not be too late. Throughout the song, the singer describes the hold that desire has on their willpower and the struggle to remain strong within themselves. It is only through their faith in a higher power that they are able to find the strength to resist and ultimately overcome addiction.
The chorus repeats the title of the song and emphasizes the severity of the internal struggle, begging for release and help. The solo by Cory provides a powerful moment for the listener to reflect on the story being told and the emotion behind it. The final verse expresses an understanding that giving oneself completely to a higher power is the only way to break free from the bondage of addiction. The song ends with the haunting reminder that addiction is "killing me."
Overall, "Killing Me" by Eternal Decision is a powerful expression of the internal struggle of addiction and the importance of faith in overcoming it. The lyrics are raw and honest, and the music complements the emotion of the song perfectly.
Line by Line Meaning
This poison pervades my flesh, the thing I love and hate
There's a toxic and addictive substance that has entered my body, something I have conflicting emotions for.
I ask for another chance, I pray it's not too late
I'm begging for a new opportunity to do better and hoping it's not too late to make a change.
It's killing me, I need your strength
This addiction is destroying me, and I require divine strength to overcome it.
It's killing me, I need release
This addiction is causing me extreme pain, and I need to be freed from it.
It's killing me, please God help me
This addiction is having a severe impact on my life, and I need God's help to get over it.
Desire holds and breaks my will, It grips ahold of me
My cravings have the power to overpower my will, they have taken control of me.
To weak within myself, Strength comes when I believe
I am not strong enough to fight this addiction alone. I need to have faith to be strong enough.
Die to myself so Christ might live, I know it's the only way
I must surrender my own will to follow Christ's teachings because that is the only way to break free of this addiction.
To break this bondage that I'm in, I know it's not too late
I'm aware that I'm trapped in this addiction, but I think it's not too late to get out of it.
I'm Killing Me (Chorus)
The addiction is destroying me, and I need to break free before it's too late.
Contributed by Amelia A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.