Please Don't Leave Me
Justice For The Damned Lyrics
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My self worth stripped away, broken down
Victim of abuse, mending my broken heart
All trust is shattered when your fist strikes a mother
Possessed eyes hide behind an angel′s smile
Mother don't go, please don′t leave me I love you dearly
I'll stand by you, please don't leave me I love you dearly
Look at them, look at me, look at the family, the helpless people
I remember all the tears
Can you hear the screams?
How could you so badly damage those you swore you love?
Bleed me, leave me out to dry, suffocation
Even now I′m still so torn
Mother don′t go, please don't leave me I love you dearly
I′ve harboured all these memories and I have made it through hell
You will not hold me down, this will not douse my flame
I've harboured all these memories and I have made it through hell
I will never walk with fear in my stride
Your sins will not be forgotten
Your sins will not be forgiven
Your violence is your sickness
The lyrics to Justice For The Damned's song "Please Don't Leave Me" speak about the devastating impact of domestic violence on a victim's self-worth, trust, and sense of safety within a family unit. The singer describes feeling the lowest he's ever felt as his sense of self-worth is stripped away by the abuse he has suffered. He paints a haunting picture of a perpetrator hiding their malevolence behind the facade of an angel's smile. The singer pleads with his mother not to leave him, despite the abuse she has inflicted upon him, stating his steadfast love and loyalty towards her.
The second verse of the song describes the devastating impact that violence has on other members of the family unit, painting a vivid picture of a helpless family torn apart by domestic violence. The singer recalls feeling suffocated and neglected by the abuse, his wounds still fresh and unhealed.
However, despite the pain he has endured, the singer refuses to allow the abuse to dictate his future. He declares that he has made it through "hell" and will not walk with fear in his stride, promising that his abuser's sins will not be forgotten nor forgiven.
Line by Line Meaning
Today I felt lower than I ever have before
I experienced an all-time low in my life today
My self worth stripped away, broken down
I feel completely worthless and shattered inside
Victim of abuse, mending my broken heart
I am a survivor of abuse, attempting to heal my broken heart
All trust is shattered when your fist strikes a mother
Any trust you once had is destroyed when you physically harm your own mother
Possessed eyes hide behind an angel's smile
Someone may appear angelic, but they may have evil intentions hidden behind their eyes
Mother don't go, please don't leave me I love you dearly
Dear mother, please do not abandon me, as I hold you very close to my heart
I'll stand by you, please don't leave me I love you dearly
I will support you and stay by your side, because I truly love you
Look at them, look at me, look at the family, the helpless people
Observe these people, including myself, and the whole family, rendered powerless
I remember all the tears
I recall every drop of tear shed
Can you hear the screams?
Are you able to hear the agonizing screams?
How could you so badly damage those you swore you love?
How could you inflict such terrible damage on the ones you made a vow to love?
Bleed me, leave me out to dry, suffocation
I am being bled dry, left out to suffer and suffocate
Even now I'm still so torn
Even at this moment, I am still deeply conflicted
I've harboured all these memories and I have made it through hell
Despite all the painful memories I've carried with me, I have survived my own personal hell
You will not hold me down, this will not douse my flame
You will not be able to bring me down, and your actions will not diminish my spirit
I will never walk with fear in my stride
I vow to never let my fear control my life or my actions
Your sins will not be forgotten
Your wrongdoing will not be erased or disregarded
Your sins will not be forgiven
I will never pardon or forget your transgressions
Your violence is your sickness
Your tendency towards violence stems from your own psychological illness
Writer(s): Antoine Domino
Contributed by Jackson A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheMandalorian1106
This is some of the best shit I've heard in a long time...It's entirely modern and relevant while still being original, heavy, and almost early 2000's metalcore sounding...something about them reminds me of a darker slower Embrace the End.
@Lochlan87
That was the biggest breakdown ever, I am freaking out
@MrJenZ
brutal af \m/ can somebody roughly explain to me how i mix my vocals like that? sounds slightly distorted in a good way. other examples are "I Am" or "Fit For An Autopsy".
@hegyesmaugli
I can actually hear the riff under the blastbeats. So yeah, great job to whoever mixed and mastered it.
@BrandonPerezOne
This band is the next big thing
@ColtonBennett
This is fucking incredible.
@lifemusiclive.
Nasty guitar sound, love it
@paveludaloff7294
Reminds me of ol' good Agony Scene. Great work guys!
@elliotsutherland6141
You guys fucking smashed it at Thy Art last night
@christiaanbruynseels4847
Checked you guys out few days ago with Knocked Loose.. you were the best of the line up EASILY