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Stockholm Syndrome

from Unscathed by Avanti

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This song is written from the second-person perspective of watching a friend or a loved one continuously pursue relationships that hurt them.

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Is it the way he flows between the words he sows deceit in every stitch?
Is it the way he grants you just enough attention to scratch that itch?
The way that you pretend the poison you defend isn't killing you.
The way that you protect the rope around your neck, I can't believe you do.

I tried, but I can't take it anymore. I've done all I can.

You're drowning now, and I would pull you out but you would never let me in.
And it's a lonely life when you spend your time living for someone else.
You could have had the world but you chose to live in hell.
You've made your bed, I've done all I can but I can't save you from yourself.

How many times have I picked you up for you to let him to push you down?
I tried to save you from the rising tide but you'd rather sit there and drown.
I tried and tried to make you see the light, but you're too far gone to save.
I tried to help you but I couldn't bail you out while I watched you dig your grave.

I see you standing at his feet where you left your dreams upon the shelf
When will you learn that you can't stand by and live your life for someone else?
You could have had the world but he pulled you down to hell.
You've made your bed, I can't bring you back. I can't save you from yourself.

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from Unscathed, released June 9, 2018
Lyrics and music by Avanti.
Recorded by Brandon Maertz.

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