Story of the Year
Album: The Black Swan
—–
Here in this town, safe and guarded,
We call it home; a feeling that we share.
Now I leave this place, clinging to hope
And this midnight prayer.

If we hold our breath, float beyond this,
We’ll be reborn; I will carry us home.

Are you still alive? Are you scared inside?
Providence is blind when you’re terrified.
Are you still alive? Are you scared inside?
When we’ve reached the end of the road,
I will carry us home.

Oh no, if all I’ve said was only a hope,
And meaningless in truth;
Now will I expire holding the womb
In safety for you?

If we make it through, and I can save you,
With this heart, I know, I will carry us home.

Are you still alive? Are you scared inside?
Providence is blind when you’re terrified.
Are you still alive? Are you scared inside?
When we’ve reached the end of the road (reached the end of the road),
I will carry us home.

And now I’m so far away from you,
Will I be making any difference after leaving you all alone?
Now I’m so far away from home,
Can I justify my actions after leaving you
Here in this town, safe and guarded,
We call it home; a feeling that we share…

Are you still alive? Are you scared inside?
Providence is blind when you’re terrified.
Are you still alive? If you’re scared inside (I will carry you home)
I will carry us home.

Are you still alive? Are you scared inside?
Providence is blind when you’re terrified.
Are you still alive? Are you scared inside?
When we’ve reached the end of the road (reached the end of the road),
When we’ve reached the end of the road (reached the end of the road),
I will carry us home.

—–
I just saw this video today, and I nearly cried watching it the first time. It’s amazingly well-done, and gives the song’s lyrics a whole new context. Watch it.