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You've got to fight for your life
There is nothing to fear but fear itself
The Devil dances in idle minds

Fight for your life

I won't turn back now
This will be no slow surrender
I won't turn back now
Carpe Diem, straight for the throat

Conflict, the all-consuming pain
Time lost will never be regained
Don't waste your breath
You can't save your strength
The battle rages in the here and now
See every second that you waste
Is time you'll never live again

Fight for your life
Fight for your fucking life

There is a price to pay
Death is a heartbeat away

The Devil dances in idle minds

Fight for your life

I won't turn back now
This will be no slow surrender
I won't turn back now
Carpe Diem, I gotta go straight for the throat

The Devil dances in idle minds

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digitall On Oct 27, 2012

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by RoleMartyrX

13y ago

It's simple: Carpe Diem. Don't waste time, this is the only life you get. Make the most of every second.

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