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Catalyst Lyrics by Afterlife

Vicious Cycle

2017

[Intro]
You took the words straight from my mouth
And it's a shame that it didn't turn out the way you said
So I took everything that's left inside this head
And I let it out

[Verse 1]
I bite my tongue for the last time
Just in case I need it for the next rhyme
It goes on and on
Yeah, it never stops
I slowly watched the time fall right off the clock
Do you feel a thing as it drains your life away?
You had your hands around my neck
Or so you thought

[Chorus]
I saw your true face
You're nothing more than the fuel to my flame
I didn't think I would be here today
If you didn't light the fire along the way
I saw your true face
You're nothing more than the fuel to my flame
I didn't think I would be here today
If you didn't l light the fire along the way

[Verse 2]
One swipe away match stick in hand
You'll burn it all
First chance you get you'll light that match
And let the ashes fall
Pushing away through long nights and the days
So I can make the change that I needed to make I say
Pushing away through long nights and the days
So I can make the change that i needed to make

[Chorus]
I saw your true face
You're nothing more than the fuel to my flame
I didn't think I would be here today
If you didn't light the fire along the way
I saw your true face
You're nothing more than the fuel to my flame
I didn't think I would be here today
If you didn't l light the fire along the way

[Breakdown]
You struck the match it lets you burn it all
You struck the match it lets you burn it all
You had your chance and now you lost it all
You tried to cheat the game and now you lost it all

[Pre-Chorus]
So I suppose that's how the story goes
Another loss as it comes to a close

[Chorus]
I saw your true face
You're nothing more then the fuel to my flame
I didn't think I would be here today
If you didn't light the fire along the way
I saw your true face
You're nothing more than the fuel to my flame
I didn't think I would be here today
If you didn't l light the fire along the way

[Outro]
Burn!
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About “Catalyst” by Afterlife

Read the complete lyrics to "Catalyst" by Afterlife from the album "Vicious Cycle" in 2017. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Metalcore, Rock, Nu-Metal.

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"Catalyst" is credited to Afterlife. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Catalyst" appears on "Vicious Cycle" in 2017.

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