Still Alive
Nocturnal Rites Lyrics

Like a thunder storm it's breaking out
The situation is intensifying and becoming more chaotic

Won't take another blow, and,
Refusing to tolerate any more hardships or setbacks

I'll let you know
Asserting oneself and making others aware of their presence and abilities

I'll never kneel or falter
Remaining principled and steadfast in one's beliefs, refusing to submit or give up

‘cause you are not the only
Acknowledging that there are others who share similar experiences and challenges

I'm not crawling back again
Refusing to regress or return to a state of weakness or dependency

I'm still alive
Despite facing numerous obstacles and hardships, I am still alive and persevering

Though I'm old, trite and weary
Despite being tired and emotionally drained from the struggles they have faced

And I know I'm alive enough
Realizing that they have the strength and resilience necessary to keep going

To stand my ground
Being determined to remain firm and unwavering, even in the face of opposition

So there is nothing to revive –
Having already overcome so much, there is no need to revive or rekindle anything from the past

I tried to wash away those filthy lies
Making an effort to rid oneself of the deceitful and harmful things that have been said or done

Betrayed and lead astray,
Having been let down or misled by someone they trusted

I just walked away
Choosing to remove themselves from the toxic situation rather than engage in further conflict

In my darkest hour
During times of great difficulty and despair

I still hear you breathing
Being haunted or troubled by the presence of someone who has caused them pain

Well, you won't get the best of me
Vowing not to let anyone else control or negatively affect their life going forward