[Verse 1]

Never again will I be dishonored

And never again will I be reminded

Of living within the world of the jaded

They kill inspiration, it's my obligation

To never again allow this to happen

Where do I begin? The choices are endless

Denying the sin, my art, my redemption

I carry the torch of my fathers before me

[Chorus]

The thing I treasure the most in life

Cannot be taken away

There will never be a reason why

I will surrender to your advice

To change myself, I'd rather die

Though they will not understand

I won't make the greatest sacrifice

You can't predict where the outcome lies

You'll never take me alive

[Post-Chorus]

I'm alive

I'm alive

I'm alive

[Verse 2]

Change again cannot be considered

I rage again, dispelling my anger

Where do I begin? The choices are endless

My art, my redemption, my only salvation

I carry the gift that I have been blessed with

My soul is adrift in oceans of madness

Repairing the rift that you have created

I am not alone, brothers, give me your arms now

[Chorus]

The thing I treasure most in life

Cannot be taken away

There will never be a reason why

I will surrender to your advice

To change myself, I'd rather die

Though they will not understand

I won't make the greatest sacrifice

You can't predict where the outcome lies

You'll never take me alive

[Bridge]

I'm no slave, are you feeling brave?

Or have you gone out of your mind?

No more games, it won't feel the same

If I hold my anger inside

There's no meaning; my soul is bleeding

I've had enough of your kind

One suggestion: Use your discretion

Before you label me blind

[Chorus]

The thing I treasure most in life

Cannot be taken away

There will never be a reason why

I will surrender to your advice

To change myself, I'd rather die

Though they will not understand

I won't make the greatest sacrifice

You can't predict where the outcome lies

You'll never take me alive

[Outro]

I'm alive

I'm alive

I'm alive

I'm alive

I'm alive

I'm alive

I'm alive

I'm alive