The Light
Promise of Redemption Lyrics


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Hold your breath
'Cause it doesn't even matter
Pray for time to make all this better
Girl you know that everything will work out right

And burn this bridge
I worked so hard to build up
Who's to blame when you don't even give a fuck
Girl you know I hope these lyrics find you well

You know it's better when you find the time
To grow inside yourself
And you know it's better when you realize
You're looking for someone else

So grind your teeth and let it all out like you know how

Choking back your tears let the awful thing go away
Never have to say what you never say
But I think it's all been better before, it's all been better before
And I say, choking back your tears let the awful thing go away
Never have to say what you gotta say
But I think it's all been better before, it's all been better before

This paper always listens and this pen is always by my side
Yea it wasn't my intention
To have these words be the reason to make you cry
So to wipe your face, just let the tears fall
Like you know how

Choking back your tears let the awful thing go away
Never have to say what you never say
But I think it's all been better before, it's all been better before

And I say, choking back your tears let the awful thing go away
Never have to say what you gotta say
But I think it's all been better before, it's all been better before

And I say, choking back your tears let the awful thing go away
Never have to say what you gotta say
But I think it's all been better before, it's all been better before

And I say, choking back your tears let the awful thing go away
Never have to say what you gotta say
But I think it's all been better before, it's all been better before

(Hold your breath
'Cause it doesn't even matter
Pray for time to make all this better
Girl you know that everything will work out right
And burn this bridge




I worked so hard to build up
Who's to blame when you don't even give a fuck)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Promise of Redemption's song The Lights That Flicker Will Surely Fade are written in response to a personal situation in the singer's life. The song is addressing a past relationship where one person has lost interest in the other person's feelings and is pulling away. The lyrics are a plea to hold on and hope that time will make things better. The statement "Hold your breath 'cause it doesn't even matter" is a recognition that the matter is out of their hands, but they will still hold on and try to make it work, which is why they say "Pray for time to make all this better."


The second verse starts with "So grind your teeth and let it all out like you know how." It's an acknowledgement that this is not easy, that it takes effort and perseverance to hold on, but it can be done. The singer encourages the person to release their emotions and let the tears flow. The lyrics urge the person to let go of their fears, to come to a realization that they are looking for something new and that it's better to grow inside themselves.


The chorus repeats "choking back your tears let the awful thing go away; never have to say what you never say, but I think it's all been better before." These lyrics are a reminder that there is hope, that whatever happened in the past, things can get better again in the future. The bridge of the song emphasizes the necessity of letting go of the past and burning that bridge, as it is critical to move forward into something new.


Overall, The Lights That Flicker Will Surely Fade is a song about hope and letting go, even when things seem at their darkest. It's about the courage to keep fighting and looking forward to a brighter future.


Line by Line Meaning

Hold your breath
Prepare yourself for the upcoming struggle


'Cause it doesn't even matter
It doesn't matter what's causing the struggle


Pray for time to make all this better
Hope for time to heal the situation


Girl you know that everything will work out right
Believe that the situation will resolve itself positively


And burn this bridge
Intentionally cut ties with a person or situation


I worked so hard to build up
The connection being cut was not easy to establish initially


Who's to blame when you don't even give a fuck
No one is at fault when one party is indifferent


You know it's better when you find the time
Through introspection, individuals can better themselves


To grow inside yourself
To learn more about one's own self and become a better person


And you know it's better when you realize
Self-discovery leads to growth and improvement


You're looking for someone else
Realizing one's current path is not what they want and need a change


So grind your teeth and let it all out like you know how
Endure the pain and release your emotions like you have before


Choking back your tears let the awful thing go away
Suppressing emotions is not a healthy way to move on


Never have to say what you never say
Don't force yourself to speak about something you're not comfortable with


But I think it's all been better before, it's all been better before
Reflecting on past experiences and realizing that things were once better


And I say, choking back your tears let the awful thing go away
Reiterating the importance of not suppressing emotions


Never have to say what you gotta say
Don't feel pressured to say something you don't want to


This paper always listens and this pen is always by my side
Using writing as a coping mechanism and confidant


Yea it wasn't my intention
Acknowledging that hurt was not the intended outcome


To have these words be the reason to make you cry
Apologizing for causing emotional pain


So to wipe your face, just let the tears fall
Allowing oneself to cry and release emotions


And I say, choking back your tears let the awful thing go away
Reiterating the importance of not suppressing emotions




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