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The Motivation by Attack Attack!

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The Motivation

Release date: 20th December 2011

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"The Motivation" is a single by Attack Attack!, released 20th December 2011. Full lyrics are available below.

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Attack Attack!

Lyrics

The Motivation

I've given all that I have to give
Taking all of the lives that I have
Will this be my last?
(There's no end in sight)
When will all of my brothers know,

I'll fight this war alone
If that's what it takes to get home to you
I'll fight this war alone.

I've lost control again
And the night is closing in.

How do i keep my feet on the floor,
When I'm in over my head?
How can i fight a war?
Cause i have you, to come home to.

Take a step back and finally think for yourself,
You're living a life full of lying.
I'm over this process
Of letting my life be lived by your desire.

I'll fight this war alone
If that's what it takes to come home to you
I'll fight this war alone

I've lost control again
And the night is closing in.
I've gotta be whole within
So my life is mine again.

How do i keep my feet on the floor,
When I'm in over my head?
How can i fight a war?
'Cause i have you, to come home to.
('cause i have you, to come home to.)
('cause i have you, to come home to.)

I'm never gonna give up hope.
I'm never gonna give up hope.
I'm never gonna give up hope.
I'll never give up
Until I'm dead.

And if you want me to you'll have to take my life.

I'll fight this war alone
I'll fight this war alone
I'll fight this war alone
I'll fight this war alone

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The Motivation

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