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Broken City

by Achaia

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1.
Invincible 01:25
Invincible I can't remember the last time I saw your face, Yet its still so clear in my mind. And if the sun won't set I will find my way to you. We will see each other again I know there's something more to me, I am certain there's something to meaning. Do you feel the same way? Are we meant to live for more? I choose to live. No I wont go on living a dead life. I choose to live while I'm alive.
2.
The Fighter 02:17
In pain the people hungry for a fighting. Blinded by hunger, we cant be. We stray dogs turn into hounds. And as hounds you'll see a whole new meaning of pain. The same pain we used to see. Even when they're in pain. People still become hungry. And as hounds you'll see a whole new meaning of pain. The same pain we used to see. Tired but fierce, We stray dogs turn into hounds. We hounds, Have nothing left to hate. Today, my hunger disappeared when I ate. But the pain in my heart did not. Die. This is everything. You murderer. To me. This is everything. You murderer. Everything to me.
3.
[Let these be the words] [Like a river in your dreams] [Let them drown you to sleep] Yet I hear a quake of a sound nearby, Below the floor, Or outside my door. When I take a look, I notice I am awake. Only from another escape. A shot and three pills (to drown the pain), Yet only seemed to smother the blood (in the rain). And as I wake (from such a quake), I see the snake slither out of my door (and as it passes), The flowers, they whither. The grass, it dies, And the bushes, they all burn away. One day maybe you'll see, that what you had you took for granted, And you'll be able to at least agree, You never should have turned your back on me. As I wake up here again. Lying to my friends. This is becoming a trend. I can't seem to end. Please God kill me here! Why should I have to awake with such fear! And I lie on my couch, As I lie to my friends where I am, And say with a grin, Yes, I'm okay. As I lie down with sin. Again and again. As I lie to my friends. Again and again. And the apple lies on the ground, Covered with bites, Covered with lies. Because we are hound, And I whither with the thought that I'm safe and sound. [Yet I hear a voice that begs me to stay awake with it] Forgive me for what I've done to her, I never meant to be a murderer. They call me the corruptor (Don't leave me here). They call me the corruptor (Don't leave me here).
4.
Fear 02:33
She was the same. On the outside looking in, Finding a place in the shadows to hide. To afraid to move on. Scared to see what she could be if she just let him in. She hides behind all her make up, And all her fancy clothes just to be pretty. Because her uncle used to come in her room at night and rape her. And tell her she was worthless. And she just wants to be, She wants to be beautiful, She wants to be, She wants to be beautiful. He was the same. Bringing in a life full of lies and a heart full of pain. He was the same. His eyes told the story. Closed off to the daylight as it seeped through the blinds. He saw the blood and cigarettes stains on the floor and the wall. Two afraid to speak up as his mother was beaten in the other room. As his step father walked through the door. He could smell the alcohol from his room. He drowned out the noise of screams. And knew tonight he would cry himself to sleep. They were, Wishing things would be different. Wishing that God would save their broken family. She felt alone and worthless, He felt angry and weak. Because of this. They were not able to trust in anyone. No one would ever listen.
5.
Broken City 03:16
And when I saw her, (The rain was falling,) Her tears were calling, (Where is my home?) I wasn’t sure, (What to do,) But she looked to the sky, (And the rain said.) Said goodbye. Open your eyes. Let the healing arise. Forget all the lies inside. Just open your eyes. The clouds dispersed and the sun it shined. A ray of light hit her face that made her glow so bright, Simply questioning the tears that still fell. And I know what this means (And I know what this means) It’s the trees that sway to the beat of this love. That shines so brightly. But it’s all so new to her. She stills seems upset. As she turns away, Hiding the pain of yesterdays loss, The trees still sway, but she continues to walk away. And I follow her until I call out her name. She stops and opens up her soul. I can see it straight through her eyes, Past all of the lies, She smiles and says, "Aren't you coming?" I show her a smile, not of sympathy, but of love. As the last tear falls from her eye, At least she knows, to me, She will never have to say goodbye. I know you come from a broken family. I am here to be your shoulder to lean on. Don't give up now. I just want to be your brother. Don't close your eyes dear sister. You are alive. Dear sister. You are alive.

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released August 23, 2012

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Achaia Little Rock, Arkansas

We come together to play music with lyrics about real life and the real problems that come with it. We believe in a real loving and forgiving God that is here to help. We openly talk about what is on our hearts and minds. We hope that you can relate to us and know that you are not alone in life's struggles.

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