Being As An Ocean - Mediocre Shakespeare Lyrics






How did I let this happen?
Let myself slip back into the role of victim
Thought I'd left that all "way-back-when"
While forgetting Grace, I increased my own tragedy

Fallen back into the "how-could-this-have-happened-to-me's"
Like some melancholy play
That no one paid to see
I'm directing on anyway

It seems we have this sickness
A misconception, if you will
That once we've triumphed over something
It lays in the dust, eternal, never to breathe again
But that's not the way this works
Reflections of what haunt us
Will take on new forms in the end
The likes of which we'd not yet seen
How quickly our hearts fill with dread
Yeah, it rains on the righteous as well as the wicked
But some afflictions can feel like death

I've fallen back into the "how-could-this-have-happened-to-me's"
Like some melancholy play
That no one paid to see
I'm directing on anyway

We either fight or flee
Which one's it gonna be
Realize it's an old demon in a new disguise
I hope you stand up tall to face him
Pray you have the strength to look him in his eyes
Scream loud in proclamation
"I've seen your kind before
G-d, I let the signs fly right on by
Waited till my spirit was laid low
But now my eyes are open wide
This time I see right through your lies
You've tried to put me in the ground before
Extinguish my light
I've got the scars to show for it
But what was once a reminder of death, is now an affirmation of life
Because I took the worst you threw at me and, damn it, I survived.
So get behind me, devil
I refuse to let myself be bound
I won't adhere to mental slavery
Even while your torments abound
Depart from me!"

I swear there's a strength inside you
A faint whisper calling you to be brave
And the next time it seems the darkest
Like you couldn't possibly be saved
Stripped of all comfort and weak
I hope you face your adversary
And find you're stronger than you think





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  1. C.... ....

    How come this only has 74k views? What the fuck?

  2. C.... J....

    listening in 2019.
    this is art.

  3. A.... T....

    hermoso

  4. G.... M....

    The song´s neat though.

  5. D.... G....

    This song is lit 🔥
    New to this band btw.

  6. �.... ....

    I’m wondering what the title means

  7. O.... K....

    I'm coming from Impericon, but wow! Great song

  8. S.... ....

    Linkin park roots nu metal is here

    S.... ....

    I don't listen any Linkin Park here but now I know why they are the biggest rock band of 21st Century, they're everywhere. Hail to the LP. #RIPChester

  9. S.... G....

    Just found this shit...Oooof.

  10. A.... P....

    why did you remove this album from spotify?

  11. d.... ....

    Wow that band blows me, i have missed out on them

  12. L.... T....

    does anyone know of any full songs that just use that weird opening?

  13. J.... M....

    How did it take me so long to check out this band? They're like Counterparts with clean hooks. This song is awesome.

  14. J.... D....

    the post hardcore aun sigue vivo ♡ thank guys

    J.... D....

    Juan David its not post hc

    J.... D....

    @ガヴァッソマッチア it is post-hardcore

  15. G.... G....

    The video tho cx

  16. C.... D....

    bad video. bless

  17. I.... ....

    GAYBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOl

  18. B.... D....

    Love this song, I even love the video... I'm just not sure what's going on in it, and what it signifies, I guess.

  19. K.... M....

    Great song and video :)

  20. R.... V....

    😍 so dope!

  21. E.... P....

    same girl from the hardest part music video?

  22. C.... R....

    WICKED BEAUTIFUL

  23. K.... J....

    haha i have no idea what the fuck the video is but i love the song and the album :D
    some kind of nature dancing stuff or some ind of somment on witch rituals? i cant tell if im being ignorant or offensive...

    K.... J....

    No, I'd say your about right.

  24. N.... C....

    this is weird

  25. c.... ....

    alexandra is absolutely beautiful 

  26. G.... ....

    everywhere occultism in videos.. getting lame

  27. A.... H....

    I love this song and I get what they were trying to do with this but they could have at least been in the video too.

  28. P.... ....

    What a fucking retarded video for a great song.

  29. T.... ....

    HERE ARE THE LYRICS TO THE VIDEO



    How did I let this happen?
    Let myself slip back into the role of victim
    Thought I'd left that all "way-back-when"
    While forgetting Grace, I increased my own tragedy

    Fallen back into the "how-could-this-have-happened-to-me's"
    Like some melancholy play
    That no one paid to see
    I'm directing on anyway

    It seems we have this sickness
    A misconception, if you will
    That once we've triumphed over something
    It lays in the dust, eternal, never to breathe again
    But that's not the way this works
    Reflections of what haunt us
    Will take on new forms in the end
    The likes of which we'd not yet seen
    How quickly our hearts fill with dread
    Yeah, it rains on the righteous as well as the wicked
    But some afflictions can feel like death

    I've fallen back into the "how-could-this-have-happened-to-me's"
    Like some melancholy play
    That no one paid to see
    I'm directing on anyway

    We either fight or flee
    Which one's it gonna be
    Realize it's an old demon in a new disguise
    I hope you stand up tall to face him
    Pray you have the strength to look him in his eyes
    Scream loud in proclamation
    "I've seen your kind before
    G-d, I let the signs fly right on by
    Waited till my spirit was laid low
    But now my eyes are open wide
    This time I see right through your lies
    You've tried to put me in the ground before
    Extinguish my light
    I've got the scars to show for it
    But what was once a reminder of death, is now an affirmation of life
    Because I took the worst you threw at me and, damn it, I survived.
    So get behind me, devil
    I refuse to let myself be bound
    I won't adhere to mental slavery
    Even while your torments abound
    Depart from me!"

    I swear there's a strength inside you
    A faint whisper calling you to be brave
    And the next time it seems the darkest
    Like you couldn't possibly be saved
    Stripped of all comfort and weak
    I hope you face your adversary
    And find you're stronger than you think





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  30. Z.... C....

    Anyone catch the reference towards Dear G-D? :P

  31. D.... R....

    Love it! Would be great if in description have the lyrics!

    D.... R....

    How did I let this happen?
    Let myself slip back into the role of victim
    Thought I'd left that all "way-back-when"
    While forgetting Grace, I increased my own tragedy

    Fallen back into the "how-could-this-have-happened-to-me's"
    Like some melancholy play
    That no one paid to see
    I'm directing on anyway

    It seems we have this sickness
    A misconception, if you will
    That once we've triumphed over something
    It lays in the dust, eternal, never to breathe again
    But that's not the way this works
    Reflections of what haunt us
    Will take on new forms in the end
    The likes of which we'd not yet seen
    How quickly our hearts fill with dread
    Yeah, it rains on the righteous as well as the wicked
    But some afflictions can feel like death

    I've fallen back into the "how-could-this-have-happened-to-me's"
    Like some melancholy play
    That no one paid to see
    I'm directing on anyway

    We either fight or flee
    Which one's it gonna be
    Realize it's an old demon in a new disguise
    I hope you stand up tall to face him
    Pray you have the strength to look him in his eyes
    Scream loud in proclamation
    "I've seen your kind before
    G-d, I let the signs fly right on by
    Waited till my spirit was laid low
    But now my eyes are open wide
    This time I see right through your lies
    You've tried to put me in the ground before
    Extinguish my light
    I've got the scars to show for it
    But what was once a reminder of death, is now an affirmation of life
    Because I took the worst you threw at me and, damn it, I survived.
    So get behind me, devil
    I refuse to let myself be bound
    I won't adhere to mental slavery
    Even while your torments abound
    Depart from me!"

    I swear there's a strength inside you
    A faint whisper calling you to be brave
    And the next time it seems the darkest
    Like you couldn't possibly be saved
    Stripped of all comfort and weak
    I hope you face your adversary
    And find you're stronger than you think





    Thanks to Jordan Horton for adding these lyrics.

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  32. B.... R....

    This video is so tumblr ready, haha.

  33. A.... O....

    No estoy seguro de lo que acabo de ver pero en parte fue perturbarte 

    A.... O....

    Abraham Oliveros. totalmente

  34. I.... G....

    Gross video!
    I love your music but this video is pathetic! So bad...

  35. A.... W....

    i would love to see a sad song, like the hardest part is to forget those who you swear you will never forget

  36. L.... ....

    It was great

  37. ..... ....

    Can't wait to see them tonight for the first at time at Chain Reaction! Love this band!!

    ..... ....

    Chain reaction is a cool place! Enjoy!

  38. N.... N....

    Well that was abstract, in a good way.

  39. E.... ....

    i swear i keep forgetting being as an ocean released a new album.

  40. J.... J....

    Great music, hot girl. 12/10.

  41. N.... W....

    Esto me deja sin palabras

  42. l.... ....

    Hermoso, como todo lo que hace BAAO.