Memphis May Fire - Better Things

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Growing pains, becoming who I was made to be. I try to walk away but all my mistakes keep chasing me. I fall down when I'm alone and temptation is on display. All these stains, they cover me. Memories that won't go away. But you say you'll carry my weight. Through the storm, cover my mistakes. You say to never be afraid and hold onto the promises you made. I ran but you always chased me. I see you in my dreams. You are the air I breathe and all the walls that I built are breaking. So now I see that you're leading me onward to better things. I've seen the evidence. I've watched my heart change every day. Believe me when I say this will never ever be easy but I have seen and I believe. You hold my heart while it's breaking. I ran but you always chased me. I see you in my dreams. You are the air I breathe and all the walls that I built are breaking. So now I see that you're leading me onward to better things. You never failed me. I fell away but you never left me. You never left me. Temptation come my way. I am stronger now than I have ever been. Temptation come my way. I am stronger now and I am not afraid! I am stronger now and I am not afraid. You lead me to better things. Temptation come my way because I am more than my mistakes. I ran but you always chased me. I see you in my dreams. You are the air I breathe and all the walls that I built are breaking. So now I see that you're leading me onward to better things. You never failed me. I fell away but you never left me. You never left me.

[@Acereaper64]

Most of Memphis May Fire albums about God which is what I like.

[@mmf-rules]

Me too 🙌

[@TheEchelonsoldier]

these lyrics are beautiful, one of the best songs of the album

[@Davy_Backlog]

This song came at the right time. I was dealing with some personal struggles and decided to try out the new album. The lyrics of this song, Letting Go, etc. really spoke to & motivated me (and there aren't a lot of songs that do that for me). So thanks MMF - you'll always have a fan in me! 😎

[@christopherlibermanorozco6435]

Memphis May Fire, a pesar de que has perdido muchos fans por tus letras positivas y de fe, recuerda que el camino del creyente es difícil, pero no importa que tan difícil sea el camino lo que importa es la recompensa que nuestro Padre nos va a dar, nunca como grupo se den por vencidos, Dios ve sus corazones y con el mensaje que quieren dar a la Juventud, porque en esta vida el sexo fuera del matrimonio, las drogas y la violencia, son algo destructivo aunque muchos no lo piensen así, yo siempre he tenido creencias cristianas y me ha gustado el metal pero por un lado positivo y cómo música, porque la vida se trata de disfrutarla bien, en paz y con tus seres queridos y que Dios nunca falte, me alegra que uds como grupo, se dieran cuenta de eso y estoy feliz, me gustan como grupo, sigan así, y van a ver el respaldo de Dios. Saludos Christopher Liberman desde Costa Rica, seguiremos siendo sus fans pase lo que pase.

[@stoffchqn8199]

Christopher Liberman Orozco amen! no renuncien a lo que aman y quieren dar a conocer!!

[@mmf-rules]

Grande Costa Rica, y si, disfruto las letras de esta banda cuando ponen a Dios en todo, se molestan cuando hablan de la cristiandad y la fe, pero hay bandas que blasfeman y dicen generalidades contra la fe y son celebradas, Memphis está yendo por la dirección contraria a ellos, y estoy aquí para apoyar su música y mensaje 🙌

[@MrSnakeman94]

I see all these negative comments about their lyrical content how it's crap and generic mainstream?? I don't understand its not sex drugs and rock in roll so how's that? they speak about truth and faith not many bands that can reach out to the masses do this and if so they do so with wicked intentions not to try to enlighten lost souls as I think mmf are doing. in my opinion this along with unconditional are very good albums. just because they are more in your face with what they believe doesn't mean the music is shit. lastly this is definitely not radio rock I don't know where you guys live who think so but here in southeast missouri they don't play any music with screaming on the radio. I heard overlord by lamb of god and they cut out the entire screaming section of the song. was pretty excited to hear them on the radio untill the best part of the song was cut out

[@krispyasfuk9622]

ron day There are a shit ton of Christian bands these days, you can't escape it anymore. They're called generic for that reason and the fact that their lyrical content had been identical for the last 3 albums. They haven't grown or changed it up at all, it's more of the same. I'm an Atheist and I don't mind listening to religious bands at all because usually they're not so in your face that the lyrics can be interpreted for many different scenarios but with MMF Matty just wants to tell you how he's a gift from God and the only one that can save you, he's a self important douche who's lyrics have gotten extremely stale and boring.

[@gatkins120]

ron day the sad thing about the long repky to your comment is that this is a guy who is all about critics, about shooting down the those that actually try to do something good for the world. he basically says matty is all about himself but in music, people sing about their personal experiences or about people around him. Matty comes from a religious home and with his talent, he has the power to influences the masses. When he sings his gospel music, nobody complains but just because he is using his hardcore to do the same, its now a problem. i am religious and i dont always like listening to gospel but i love hardcore music so then this to me would be his way of influencing those like me positively. if i may ask K, what are you doing with your life, what positive do you bring to the world that influences alot. you know how many people Matty has saved through his music and yet you still have the nerve to make your shit comment and call him a douche. buddy, i think you need to sit back and look at where your life is heading cause honestly if i had the talent matty has, id also like to help influence the masses positively by showing them what God can do for them. you should maybe take his lyrics to heart and start seeing the light. God is King and MMF will always have new experiences to sing about that prove it.

[@krispyasfuk9622]

Graham Atkins Same old typical deluded religious nonsense of a response. Matty hasn't saved anyone, their music may have got some people through a hard time, big deal, that's not saving anyone. He's not a hero, he's a salesmen selling a product. I wasn't just talking about his lyrics when I said he's a self important douche, I was also talking about his attitude in general and the way he carries himself now. He has let the fame go to his head and legitimately thinks he's God's gift to humanity, which is why he's slowly becoming hated by fans and bands alike. Even if I was the most selfish pile of shit in human existence I would still be able to form an opinion on Matty and his doucheyness. What do my personal achievements have to do with anything? That's terribly flawed logic there. It's like saying you can't have an opinion about movies because you have never made one, it's bullshit and you know it. Nobody cares about his lyrics in his Gospel music because....Wait for it....It's supposed to be about God and religion and I don't have a problem with Christian bands or Christian lyrics in metal at all as i previously stated. I listen to quite a few of them but Matty's lyrics have become stale and generic at best. He has not matured lyrically since his first album with MMF, quite the opposite actually and it has become boring. I don't need to reflect on anything and I sure as shit don't need God to be a good person or a positive influence on anyone. Save your patronizing bullshit for someone who gives a fuck.

[@slayves9990]

ron day Matty is telling us his life through these lyrics. He's in trouble. As soon as he started to spresd a message of God and a positive message, he's been telling us he feels alone and like they're trying to bring him down. People need to shut the fuck up and listen to what this human being is trying to tell us. It's powerful. Something not right in Mattys life. I truly believe he needs help. JUST LISTEN TO HIS LYRICS. Read them as you listen to the song. He's not saying all of this for no reason.

[@krispyasfuk9622]

VolumeZ Are you high? Matty writes alot of his lyrics about other people's experiences, not every song is about him personally. He's talked about this in a few interviews before, I believe he even said the entirety of The Hollow except for 1 song was written through the eyes of someone's else.

[@markedrianarmas1175]

"Better Things" Growing pains Becoming who I was made to be I try to walk away But all my mistakes keep chasing me I fall down When I'm alone and temptation is on display All these stains They cover me Memories that won't go away But you say you'll carry my weight Through the storm Cover my mistakes You say to never be afraid And hold onto the promises you made I ran but you always chased me I see you in my dreams You are the air I breathe And all the walls that I built are breaking So now I see that you're leading me onward to better things I've seen the evidence I've watched my heart change every day Believe me when I say This will never ever be easy But I have seen and I believe You hold my heart while it's breaking I ran but you always chased me I see you in my dreams You are the air I breathe And all the walls that I built are breaking So now I see that you're leading me onward to better things You never failed me I fell away But you never left me You never left me (Temptation come my way I am stronger now than I have ever been) Temptation come my way I am stronger now than I have ever been Temptation come my way I am stronger now and I am not afraid! I am stronger now and I am not afraid You lead me to better things Temptation come my way Because I am more than my mistakes I ran but you always chased me I see you in my dreams You are the air I breathe And all the walls that I built are breaking So now I see that you're leading me onward to better things You never failed me I fell away but you never left me You never left me

[@jakobwatts9729]

Best song on the album along with "Sever The Ties"! Classic MMF!

[@jasonrash7020]

This is in the Gym 24/7. I actually asked my wife to listen to this, and she's not into metal. Such an inspirational song.

[@pHoTyPHoToN]

Just as powerful as they ever been. Only fools see otherwise

[@EthanHuntMI70]

one of the best songs I've heard off the album so far. I actually really like the new album, I think its way more different than unconditional and a breath of fresh air at least in my life.

[@cadavher]

I can't wait for them to come back to my city, saw them in 2014 and omg they sound amazing, this song will be my fav!

[@magiaburst]

I love this album. My favorite from Memphis May Fire. Yes. I heared Challenger, Unconditional and The Hollow. But This Light I Hold is still the best album in my opinion. In my opinion, instead of doing Virus a "skillet-like track", they should have done Virus in the style of this album here. Maybe like the title track. But that's of course my opinion. I love this album and prefer this over Challenger.

[@JustinSmith-ct1fx]

Etienne ayyyyyy

[@juzuxz93]

Same! I wasn't initially much into this album but near the end of 2017 I was in a strange place mentally. It felt like I was re-living my past again, constantly haunted by the feelings of what could have and what should have and the fear of repeating the same old mistakes. During those times MMF's lyrics and this album in particular gave me hope and helped me find the strength to start rebuilding myself after my mind had suffered a major relapse.These songs helped me survive through the dark times when I was feeling insane and doubted everything I am. I can never thank Matty and MMF enough for making this album.

[@jbrhind367]

best heavier song of the album hands down, thats just life blew me away too and surprised me

[@matthewsobers4402]

Honestly I have been a mmf fan for years now.... and tbh when i first listened to their album I thought the same as all of you..... But honestly the more and more i listen im falling in love with it more and more! Give it a chance people! It really isnt all that bad and tbh, this album is alot harder (not generic rock like om&m) then it seems. listening to it on youtube without earphones for example and to me it doea sound generic a little, but when tou listen to the actual version mastered properly and all on spotify or wtv and actually give it a chance (and stop being so fucking closed minded) it really ia a good album. I mean come on you guys really gon act like this Chorus isnt good?!?

[@marinruizkevinbrando9533]

Excelent...

[@ragerex79]

Very cool,😊🤘🤙

[@marianidavid5577]

amo😍😍

[@tony09675]

y yo a ti :'v

[@deathstars10]

so cool!!

[@BrainToCrushTV]

Amazing guys!

[@Pieisforme]

❤️ it

[@meganisip908]

Awesome

[@VILK1N]

Great lyrics!

[@couriersix2445]

dat riff

[@Disheartened6]

Heck ya i like xD who else jamming the new songs since last night!? wooo

[@jaretzyturtle]

THE FEELS!!!!!

[@adayporto7527]

Nice 'That's the spirit!' cover. Keep it up!!

[@zacharystewart3216]

DIG IT

[@jacobthomas8158]

Guitar reminds me of Sleepwalking!!! Good stuff mmf

[@JspauInc]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@MOFOJohnny]

Some of the riffage sounds like their old school stuff ay

[@parkerjohnson3122]

1:40 my favorite part at the highest volume possible 👍👌

[@samwallington8953]

I FEEL SPECIAL

[@love998785]

Lowkey Phan

[@samwallington8953]

"Low key"... My picture is phan art lmao

[@milagrosgalarza7466]

the name says it all

[@k_bsh]

It's not that I don't like MMF anymore and it's not that I don't appreciate their continual hard work and dedication to their own career as a band. They're awesome live, and they have great song structure. The talent is there. The musicianship is always top notch. But the lyrics are getting boring and never stray from their own themes. We get it, Matty, you'll never give up on yourself or your band and you want your insecure fans to do the same. Do you have anything else actually original to say, or are you just going to keep repeating yourself every album? That's why it's falling flat every album since Sleepwalking / The Hollow.

[@samcore5820]

Not bad.

[@MasterRazz3]

this alb is the shit

[@jbrhind367]

whoever disliked this specific song has no qualified ears and sucks at life im sorry haha

[@Femmebutstillathem]

i really like MMF. i'm a fan since many years. but the more the lyrics are about god i can identify less with them. but in the end. if the band identifies with that. i support them. because i prefer bands to do the music they want and not what the fans want!

[@TakeOnNE1]

I don't mind bands that use metaphors/talk about god, but he's preaching about god for the last few albums. it's getting old. : /

[@RealWayAltair]

Shut up and listen to the music. (

[@jimmylynch3534]

this one isn't as bad as the others

[@slothymcsloth3208]

A7xs new album shits on this.

[@Bglielmi]

in what possible way?

[@th3sil3nton34]

Never thought I would say this but this is a sad excuse of a song for Memphis along with the others I've heard from this album. Not that bands can't change but changing into generic radio rock to sell is not one I can be behind

[@ew1172]

Th3 Sil3nt On3 Sadly I agree. I still love them but they sound too main stream now.

[@FudgeBabyInTheHouse]

I dont know where you guys are from, but Memphis May Fire isnt a radio band. No station in existence plays hardcore music for the masses. Mainstream is sex drugs rock and roll. Like nikki minaj, justin bieber, miley cyrus....these lyrics have substance which is why they're not mainstream. And if they are, who cares? The more recognized they are the better

[@elfonzo9011]

You don't choose to change, it happens. 10 Years is a long time. You can't just stay the same.

[@LotsOfYelling97]

i personally disagree, this album, and this song especially, has some of the coolest guitar work they've ever had.

[@LotsOfYelling97]

no i'd definitely say they AREN'T putting on an act, if they were in for a cash grab, they'd go back to the sound of The Hollow, because that's what MMF fans have REALLY been asking for.

[@MPGhoul]

The riff is just sick. I don't like the lyrics being so religious but...

[@fachmiinmy1462]

another like, always like duds

[@tony09675]

broadway references???

[@alotlikeviolence1490]

Eh

[@MatiasRReyes]

second

[@ew1172]

Skulls of Bulls Banda oml your profile pic is life

[@ew1172]

I like it, but it's not their best.

[@tony09675]

first

[@ew1172]

abraham araque not