Intro / Back Off

from Emotive Drive 1989 Demo by Emotive Drive

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Suicidal thoughts are fought in the battles of my distraught mind
I know it would blow to go and take my own life
I want to live and give with a sincere smile
Some inspiration and stimulation toward my lifestyle

I'm not giving up, ain't giving in, ain't gonna die
Back Off!
Always pushing harder, got to get farther, reaching new heights
Back Off!

Back off buddy because I'll make you bleed
You're the problem that I'm solving to be relieved
Don't force feed what you think I need into my brain
You'll lose when I introduce you to my friend pain

I'm not giving up, ain't giving in, ain't gonna die
Back Off!
Always pushing harder, got to get farther, reaching new heights
Back Off!

Bad luck and a few mistakes
And I'm stuck in a troubled state
I can't control my head
Losing the will to go on
Falling downhill, it's all gone
I would rather be dead
One more look and I see, got friends, got family
Good times and memories
Our bonds are too great
I'm exploding out of this state
I'm proud and I'm alive!

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from Emotive Drive 1989 Demo, released March 1, 1989

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