It Prevails is a five piece US metalcore/melodic hardcore band formed in la… Read Full Bio ↴It Prevails is a five piece US metalcore/melodic hardcore band formed in late 2004 in the southwest area of a city called Portland, Oregon. The band draws influence from 90's metal/hardcore and classic rock. Bands like Shai Hulud, Hopesfall, Beloved, Twelve Tribes, Posion The Well, and Hot Water Music were on constant rotation at hangouts during their inception. A premium was placed on lyrics related to struggles of the human condition and altruistic actions. After yen years, four full-length records and two EPs, the band has gone on indefinite hiatus as of their release "Perdition" in 2015.

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It Prevails Lyrics

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It takes strength to hold this heart.

I won't be the man who only lets his dreams live when he sleeps.
But the man who lets them shine though into every single thing he does.
I won't be the man who's a slave for his possessions.
I won't be the man who lets his life pass him by.

When heart speaks to mind it's not to be disregarded, at least for me.

I need to have it, that feeling when your heart demands it.
I don't know if I can let it go.
There are so many places left for me to see.
How will we ever know what it feels like,
To be the person that is living for themselves and their dreams?

Even when your days seem hardest, let your dreams shine though.
When the world pushes down on me, I know this is who I'm supposed to be.

Always and forever; nothing's ever felt so perfect.
Now I see, this is who I'm supposed to be.

Overall Meaning

The opening line of "It takes strength to hold this heart" suggests that the singer has been through some emotional turmoils and that it requires effort to keep himself together. The song is about a person who doesn't want to just let his dreams slip away by merely sleeping on it but wants to live them in reality. He doesn't want to become a slave to his possessions or allow his life to just pass him by. The singer understands the importance of listening to his heart and acting upon it. He cannot ignore his heart's demands and needs to follow them to live the life he desires.

The lyrics convey the importance of not giving up on one's dreams, even when times get tough. The world may push down hard, but the singer knows that he must keep pushing to be who he is supposed to be. He wants to experience all the places he has yet to see and be the person who lives for himself and his dreams. The song ends on a positive note, with the singer realizing that living his dreams makes him feel perfect, and he knows that he is supposed to be living this way always.

Line by Line Meaning

It takes strength to hold this heart.
It requires courage to keep this heart intact and stable.

I won't be the man who only lets his dreams live when he sleeps.
I refuse to be the person who only imagines success while sleeping.

But the man who lets them shine though into every single thing he does.
Instead, I aspire to be someone who lets their dreams manifest in everything they do.

I won't be the man who's a slave for his possessions.
I reject being a person so trapped by their belongings that they lose sight of their true goals.

I won't be the man who lets his life pass him by.
I decline living a life that lacks passion, purpose, and direction.

When heart speaks to mind it's not to be disregarded, at least for me.
For me, when my heart communicates to my mind, I consider it to be valuable and worthy of attention.

I need to have it, that feeling when your heart demands it.
I yearn for the sensation when my heart calls for action, and I know I must answer.

I don't know if I can let it go.
I'm unsure if I have the strength to ignore or abandon what my heart desires.

There are so many places left for me to see.
There is an abundance of opportunities and experiences for me to encounter.

How will we ever know what it feels like,
We can't fully comprehend what it's like to live in our truth,

To be the person that is living for themselves and their dreams?
unless we embrace our individuality and strive towards our aspirations and passions.

Even when your days seem hardest, let your dreams shine though.
Even during trying times, we must allow our ambitions to radiate through our actions.

When the world pushes down on me, I know this is who I'm supposed to be.
Although it may seem challenging at times, I believe that staying true to myself is my purpose.

Always and forever; nothing's ever felt so perfect.
Being authentic and pursuing my dreams has brought me an unparalleled sense of contentment.

Now I see, this is who I'm supposed to be.
I have come to realize that following my aspirations and staying true to myself is my intended path.

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