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Cassie (Acoustic) Lyrics
The question asked in order
"To save her life or take it"?
The answer no avoid the death
And yes would make it
Do you believe in God?
Written on the bullet
Say yes to pull the trigger
And my sister Cassie pulled it
They didn't love their lives so much
As to shrink from death
Inspired in their footsteps
We will march ahead
Don't be shocked that people die
Be surprised you're still alive
All heads are bowed in silence, reverence
The floor is wet with tears of sorrow for remembrance
The alters filled with hearts of repentances
Perfect love kills all fear
Rejoice in this deliverance
They didn't love their lives so much
As to shrink from death
Inspired in their footsteps
We will march ahead
Don't be shocked that people die
Be surprised you're still alive
"To save her life or take it"?
The answer no avoid the death
And yes would make it
Written on the bullet
Say yes to pull the trigger
And my sister Cassie pulled it
As to shrink from death
Inspired in their footsteps
We will march ahead
Don't be shocked that people die
Be surprised you're still alive
The floor is wet with tears of sorrow for remembrance
The alters filled with hearts of repentances
Perfect love kills all fear
Rejoice in this deliverance
As to shrink from death
Inspired in their footsteps
We will march ahead
Don't be shocked that people die
Be surprised you're still alive
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this is an amazing song about a girl named cassie who was shot during the columbine shooting. she was asked if she believed in god and she said yes even though she knew it would cost her, her life. I'm sure when Lacey wrote this song she wanted people to listen to this and be happy they are alive and not take their lives for granted like some have.
Ironically it was NOT cassie bernall who was asked that. It's true Cassie bernall was killed in the columbine shootings; but they actually asked a girl named Valeen Schnurr... who was not shot and lived. She told investigators that they had asked her and there were many who confirmed her story. She and cassie looked similar and had similar voices and the people who said that Cassie was the one who was asked if she believed in god they told investigators and pointed on a map of the library to where Valeen was sitting; mistaking her for...
Ironically it was NOT cassie bernall who was asked that. It's true Cassie bernall was killed in the columbine shootings; but they actually asked a girl named Valeen Schnurr... who was not shot and lived. She told investigators that they had asked her and there were many who confirmed her story. She and cassie looked similar and had similar voices and the people who said that Cassie was the one who was asked if she believed in god they told investigators and pointed on a map of the library to where Valeen was sitting; mistaking her for Cassie. Still a kick-ass song though. I love it
You're right about it being Valeen Schnurr.
You're right about it being Valeen Schnurr.
This is my favorite Song right now, I just recently bought the cd/dvd with the bonus acustic tracks and I just can't stop listening, or thinking about this song because of how powerful it really is. "Don't be shocked that people die, Be surprised your still alive." Amazing.
God is worth dying for because he died for us before we even knew him.
Very goos Song, My favorite ssong of the 2 Cassie's. I Like the Acoustic better, hence, this one. This 1 i think means about how, the guys who killed the 12 students and 1 teacher. "They didn't love their lives so much As to shrink from death Inspired in their footsteps We will march ahead Don't be shocked that people die Be surprised you're still alive"
Lassie is trying to say, that Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold didn't love theire lives so they went on a killing spree, and then commeted sucide. So Inspired by the victims, and ,yes, the killers, we will learn from their mistakes. We shouldnt be suprised that people are dying, but that there is so much of killing going on, we should be suprised that we are still alived.
Cassie Bernall did die in the columbine shootings--but she was not asked if she believed in God... another girl was, and she was not shot. However a few people in the library mistook Cassie for Valeen Schnurr, the other girl; even though when asked later by investigators where she was sitting they pointed to where Schnurr was located. Read the full story here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbine_High_School_massacre
very helpful.... thanks
very helpful.... thanks
This is an absolutely gorgeous song. It's one of the few songs where I like the acoustic more than the original... and the lyrics are amazing.
i, too, like this version better than the original. the acoustic, the new lyrics, lacey's great voice, all make this song beautiful.
this is an awesome song it makes me wonder what could happen... im not sure if i could let go of my life
I love this song also. Amazing lyrics!
"Don't be shocked that people die, be surprised you're still alive"
By the way... I can't help it here...
"God is worth dying for because he died for us before we even knew him."
No he didn't... I'm pretty sure the Bible states it was in fact Jesus who died for us... God never died. Sheesh... I don't even follow Christianity and I know that... I don't follow any religion come to think of it...
As for the part about who Cassie was. The event that this song is supposed to be about never took place during the columbine shootings.
You're right... not with Cassie at least; Valeen Schnurr was asked but not shot and killed (as stated in the above post)... people confused Schnurr for Cassie because of their similarities... but there was a girl in the library of columbine who was asked if she believed in god; many people in the library confirmed it as did Schnurr herself.
You're right... not with Cassie at least; Valeen Schnurr was asked but not shot and killed (as stated in the above post)... people confused Schnurr for Cassie because of their similarities... but there was a girl in the library of columbine who was asked if she believed in god; many people in the library confirmed it as did Schnurr herself.
MaverickX, you state that you're pretty sure the Bible says that Jesus died for us. Okay, this may get a little complicated & sticky. As due to my Catholic upbringing I can attest to that is true; However, the belief is that Jesus, God, and the Holy Spirit are very different parts of the one whole.. In turn, meaning that on a technicality, God did die for us.
MaverickX, you state that you're pretty sure the Bible says that Jesus died for us. Okay, this may get a little complicated & sticky. As due to my Catholic upbringing I can attest to that is true; However, the belief is that Jesus, God, and the Holy Spirit are very different parts of the one whole.. In turn, meaning that on a technicality, God did die for us.
I don't know how much I believe in all that, but I just wanted to straighten out any confusions you may have had. At least with how I was raised in the...
I don't know how much I believe in all that, but I just wanted to straighten out any confusions you may have had. At least with how I was raised in the Catholic Church, it makes sense.
He is God. Why would it matter if some random man died for us? It would mean nothing unless it was God. The Bible is obvious about this fact.
He is God. Why would it matter if some random man died for us? It would mean nothing unless it was God. The Bible is obvious about this fact.
If you care to see where: http://carm.org/bible-verses-show-jesus-divine
If you care to see where: http://carm.org/bible-verses-show-jesus-divine
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This is totally better than the loud one
i like this version better then the original, mainly because the original is just to LOUD for the powerful for such a strong message. the lyrics of this song really are very heavy!
the lyric 'don't be shocked that people die, be surprised you're still alive' is probably the most powerful because it ties the song together. be surprised you're still alive! it could've been you on the killing spree.
Do you believe in God? Written on the bullet (they asked her) Say yes to pull the trigger And my sister Cassie pulled it (she said yes [and i'm just guessing on this] because she believe, not only in God, but that if they did kill her she would be with God, like, 'go ahead! shoot me!')
and i love that lacey says 'sister' cassie.
this song is so powerful, i just love it. flyleaf is such a strong band.