It's true, we're all a little, insane
But it's so clear now that I'm, unchained

Fear is only in our minds
Taking over all the time
Fear is only in our minds
But it's, taking over all the time

You poor, sweet, innocent thing; dry your eyes and testify
You know you live to break me, don't deny sweet sacrifice

One day I'm gonna forget your name
And one sweet day you're gonna drown in my, lost pain

Fear is only in our minds
Taking over all the time
Fear is only in our minds
But it's taking over all the time

You poor, sweet, innocent thing; dry your eyes and testify
You know you love to hate me; don't you, honey? I'm your sacrifice

(I dream in darkness I sleep to die, erase the silence, erase my life)

Do you wonder why you hate?
Are you still too weak to survive your mistakes?

You poor, sweet, innocent thing, dry your eyes and testify
You know you live to break me, don't deny, sweet sacrifice


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    My Interpretation

    ''It's true, we're all a little insane. But it's so clear, Now that I'm unchained'' Amy understands that everyone has their moments, but she's had enough. She now understands now that she's left.

    Fear is only in our minds, Taking over all the time. Fear is only in our minds but it's taking over all the time. She's afraid to leave this person or stand up for herself.

    You poor sweet innocent thing. Dry your eyes and testify. You know you live to break me. Don't deny. Sweet sacrifice. She's finally gotten the revenge she wanted. He's begging for forgiveness but he's gotta live all the hell she went through.

    One day I'm gonna forget your name, And one sweet day, you're gonna drown in my lost pain. While Amy's moving on, he's going to suffer the pain she once had.

    And oh you love to hate me don't you, honey? I'm your sacrifice. She had to pay for his hatred. She was the one who had to deal with it all.

    Do you wonder why you hate? Are you still too weak to survive your mistakes? He's realized what he's done and wonders why he was so horrible.

    JUST MY OPINION :)

    BreakMeOpenon December 22, 2011   Link

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