I, The Breather - 4/12/11 Lyrics






We close our eyes
As the day turns to night
We forget what it's like to sleep
The memories sink in
When they were by our side
Every day and night
We're begging to you, asking you why
You took the closest thing to our life
Is it me?
I can't seem to think
Why must we suffer
Why must we suffer

I'm begging you, please
I'm begging you
To tell me why

I've faded away (away)
I've faded away (away)
I've faded away (away)
I've faded away (away)

And I fear I'm not coming back
And I fear I'm not coming back
It's ashes to ashes and dust to dust
But we still pray they are coming back
It's ashes to ashes and dust to dust

If we are just a cancer
Please tell me what we live for
What's the meaning of our life?

Are you with me on this?
God!
Why won't you tell me you're with me on this?
Why won't you please just reach down

I've been praying and praying to you
Just to come and take away the pain

God, where are you?
Because, it's been one year
I forget what it's like to sleep

The memories sink in
When you were by my side
Every day and night

I'm begging to you asking you why
You took the closest thing to my life





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  1. A.... ....

    Great song and lyrics, I felt this one.

  2. l.... S....

    Love this song💕💖💓💞💗❤

  3. S.... S....

    Maybe the song is about losing the one you love?

    S.... S....

    Randy Randolph Regan it's specifically about him losing his mom to cancer

  4. C.... C....

    Why is the song called 4.12.11

    C.... C....

    +Cade Caris The last line of the song is "You took the closest thing to my life" So that leads me to believe that perhaps the song title 4.12.11 is a date of someones passing.

    C.... C....

    If I remember correctly, they stated it's the date of the guitarist's mothers passing

  5. R.... 8....

    This is enough to end anyones faith.

  6. f.... r....

    i can feel the emotional great job :)

    f.... r....

    K QNTL KLWR PTJUH

  7. K.... T....

    Really? Really bad!!!

  8. I.... M....

    I WILL COVER THIS SONG SOON. I LOVE IT. I'M BEGGING YOUUUUUUUUU!!! PLEASE!!!

  9. w.... ....

    Why wont God take away the pain or answer your prayers?....because he's not FUCKING there! I prayed and prayed for my mom to be healed of her cancer but now shes fucking dead. Miracles do not occur, praying to God is nothing but praying to an empty ceiling, and believing you'll see your loved ones again is simply false hope. Fuck! Life sucks!

    w.... ....

    @whiteboiwyatt I feel like making an attempt to restore you faith, but I feel as though any attempt would be futile. At any rate, my father died of cancer when I was twelve. It was a horrible point in my life, to be sure, but it's events such as death where having faith really matters. I know where my father is, as he was a devout servant of God, and I know I'm going to the same place when I pass, as well; that's why I'm not worried, and that's how I've been able to overcome my grief. I can only aspire to be the man my father was, never losing his faith even in the face of death.

    I really feel for you, man. I wish you the very best, and I pray you find your faith again. I really believe there's nothing more important to possess in this world of uncertainty.

    w.... ....

    Go listen to Jordan Peterson

  10. N.... V....

    Heya boys and gals! If u like this music, u might just aswell like ours! From Finland, with love and affection, Funeral for the Masses! First single out of our debut ep out now! If u check it, thanks! /watch?v=nAzefoYV0-8

  11. d.... m....

    STRANGE THAT THEY SAY 1ST TIME ''TO OUR LIFE'' 2ND TIME ''TO MY LIFE'', I DON'T GET IT

  12. P.... ....

    1:19 :)

  13. A.... C....

    I lost my both my cousin and uncle to cancer in 2013 it's a bull shit disease, and I smoke cigs so idk... This really got to me.

  14. B.... M....

    It's about his mother who died of cancer.

  15. l.... ....

    Really?? Well you'd be very wrong!

  16. D.... |....

    Damn kid, you got told twice!cx

  17. �.... ....

    That moment when you lose the most important person to you, and you continue on for years in hope of getting back that one person, until time eats you away, eats you alive, and you cry out to God for why they're gone.

    �.... ....

    I can't really believe it's been over 5 years since I made this post. It's never going to get better, is it...

  18. I.... e....

    I hate you, lol.

  19. K.... ....

    You are awesome Mrs. Spann and so is your son's band.

  20. D.... P....

    Are you that big of a piece of shit?

  21. d.... ....

    0:43 i cant shake the dick

  22. s.... ....

    what the hell is wrong with you?

  23. T.... B....

    I'm assuming it's the date the person they wrote the song for passed away.

  24. C.... S....

    does anyone know why this song is called 4.12.11?

    C.... S....

    Someone's that close to the singer died on that date... I assume it is his mother

  25. B.... R....

    Fuah man, dem feelz.

  26. D.... ....

    ahah ok champ, now you can go sleep well for being sarcastic

  27. J.... ....

    I really wish i could ask ITB what happen on this day, the lyrics are so beautifully sullen, it really strikes a never in my own soul.....

  28. D.... ....

    ...You don't get out much do you?

  29. j.... m....

    beautiful . fuckin beautiful. :'(

  30. D.... S....

    Why won't you please, just reach down.. Ive been praying and praying to you, just to come take away the pain. God where are you, BECAUSE its been one year. I forget what it's like to sleep, The memories sink in, when you were by my side, everyday and night. I'm begging to you, asking you why, you took the cloest thing to my life.

  31. K.... K....

    Also called extreme vocals

  32. p.... ....

    Saw them live 2 days ago in Ottawa... best show ever. haven't stopped listening since that night.

  33. R.... E....

    sceaming also just make the music sooundn more bad ass... js x)

  34. J.... H....

    He's really that butthurt about his girls mom, thats odd

  35. M.... M....

    The song is about loosing his girlfriends mother to cancer

  36. C.... H....

    great point.

  37. f.... ....

    shut the fuck up

  38. D.... ....

    Fake life situation? So people don't die of cancer leaving people who were closest to them robbed of what they love the most? Hell, I'm not even religious and this song touches me. It's not the words that define a song, it's the readers interpretation of the song. Even if this didn't happen to a member of the band its happened to people somewhere. And to them this song could touch them and save their life, for just having something to relate to. So wise up, and show some respect. Thank you. :)

  39. Q.... W....

    whoa, legit?

  40. S.... M....

    Hey guys, I absolutely love this song. It reminds me of my GrandpaI decided to cover it. So, would you please check it out?
    /watch?v=ObKhrssco2c&feature=plcp
    Thank you<3

  41. J.... M....

    This is a Christian band. This song is about him asking God questions about life. Nothing to do with looking for pity or sympathy. I pity and sympathize people like you who dont understand the deeper meaning behind music. Its much more than just noise to listen to. You sir, are what I like to call, musically retarded. Good day.

  42. S.... ....

    The thing i don't get is how people love these lyrics, and hate it because they don't understand it, then go blast gangnam style in korean which when translated is just ... SHIT ... in comparison to this ... fuck this world to hell ....

  43. t.... ....

    yeah.. it really doesn't sound anything like that.. but good try.. maybe one day you'll get the top comment for stupid post about what the lyrics sound like

  44. D.... S....

    I the breather best song for the

  45. D.... ....

    0.42 sounds like ''i can't shape the dick'' and its make me smile every time i listen this song

  46. D.... S....

    My best friend didn't die of cancer, but died in a drunk car accident.. i miss her to death and i wish she was never taken from me.. she was the first girl i loved to.. R.I.P candice 11/10/2010 ... maybe i'll come see you soon

  47. p.... ....

    favorite song off the album, this band doesnt get the exposure it needs! SO talented

  48. A.... ....

    this is almost exactly like our courage our cancer by while she sleeps

  49. k.... b....

    from context i think this song is about losing GOD when you can lose him he has always been here and he will never leave

  50. O.... ....

    Such a powerful song..

  51. S.... ....

    God Bless you all!

  52. n.... p....

    why don't they play songs like this that actually have meaning, other than this mainstream crap on the radio they call music now days?!?!

  53. n.... p....

    I can relate to this song to much!

  54. J.... ....

    To all the people who think cancer is a joke my dad passed from it, so did my aunt and many people i loved. So just remember that everyone in this world either knows someone who has cancer or is suffering with it themselves. So STFU if you take cancer as a joke. It's not. So grow up and stop making fun of something that is horrible. Thanks for the comment, just shows the immaturity you possess.

  55. M.... J....

    this touches me. so many with this horrible disease.

  56. D.... ....

    this song is amazing

  57. L.... A....

    Such a powerful song.

  58. J.... P....

    Thanks brother!

  59. c.... ....

    Hey, I wish there was something that I could say to make you feel better, but I know there's nothing. Just know that my heart aches for you right now and I am saying a prayer for God's hand on your shoulder.

  60. J.... P....

    This is song hits pretty close to home for me. My mother died about four weeks ago. Not to cancer but idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. The hardest thing that's ever happened to me.

  61. C.... ....

    you're right. HiH and ITB are the best

  62. D.... D....

    This sound reminds me of Heart in Hand's "Only Memories". I love songs and bands like this, keep up the good work dudes

  63. w.... ....

    this band is just incredible, and this song is so powerful. i had goosebumps by the end.

  64. B.... T....

    This band is truly amazing!

  65. C.... E....

    Amazing ..... just amazing!

  66. F.... R....

    Father God when we forget what we're made for, i ask that your there ready to show us the way again....Amen

  67. B.... .....

    this is one of the most powerful and meaningful songs I've ever heard<3

  68. M.... ....

    I'm torn. I just don't like how the pace of the song stays the same. I don't care if it had cleans or not I personally don't think it'd change the song much. The song is just repetitive.

  69. L.... ....

    I guess you should listen to some emo/gay music instead of this. His screams make this song more powerful.

  70. s.... ....

    I don't think you understand the concept of scream vocals (no, not yelling). Scream vocals are used to provide emphasis on the lyrics, and the music. It makes the song that much more powerful and better. If you don't like scream vocals then don't bother listening, but I'm just telling you now that once you grow a liking and understanding towards it, you realize how great this music actually is.

  71. c.... ....

    Nahh, not really. Their first album is good, but this one is much better in my humble opinion.

  72. c.... ....

    I like them because of their lack of clean vocals.

  73. S.... N....

    This music would be so much better if he would sing and not just yell. or atleast have a chorus where he sings in harmonies.

  74. C.... M....

    Wow this is an awesome band. how come ive never heard of them? are they a new band?

  75. S.... Y....

    this song is very amazing. its by far 1 of the best songs out there to this date

  76. B.... M....

    Haha, don't worry about it dude! Let's just enjoy the pretty music :)

  77. B.... M....

    dude, the title is the name of the song :/. it's called 4.12.11.

  78. J.... S....

    Why must we suffer???? WHY????

  79. b.... ....

    'I've been praying and praying to you Just to come and take away the pain" everytime i hear him sing that part i shed manly tears so beautiful.

  80. A.... B....

    Ik this is about a friend that passed, but I find it really awesome when the song name is the same as my bday

  81. J.... L....

    No way bro, singing would ruin this! I find it hard to find decent bands without singing as most singing just puts me straight off some bands. Obviously in certain bands the singing is good but I don't think it would work on this.

  82. J.... ....

    Cancer is the worst thing ever... I lost my dad, aunt and uncle from it recently. My sympathy to you and your fam. My heart goes out to you, and to everyone else affected by cancer too... and def thanks and respect to I, The Breather. \m/

  83. D.... S....

    well somebody needs to be.

  84. A.... F....

    My aunt's birthday is also on this day. She died of cancer about 5 years ago. She was basically my second mother, and it's probably the hardest thing I've been through all my life. Respect to the band for making this song.

    R.I.P. Phyllis Pena, and Kathy Wisniewski.

  85. D.... S....

    yeah good one dude.

  86. D.... ....

    My prayers go out to whoever the singer was lamenting and anyone else who is struggling with similar things.

  87. J.... W....

    I'm getting that album just for that.

  88. m.... m....

    its about shawn's (vocalist) girlfriends mother.

  89. s.... ....

    tomarrow will be one year...i looked at the date and first thing i thought was this song :3

  90. C.... ....

    AMAZING SONG!!! EVERYONE SHARE THE GREAT MESSAGE OF METAL!

  91. J.... M....

    I love OW&A, got a playlist made and eerrrthang.

  92. R.... C....

    Beautiful song.

  93. P.... ....

    This song tears a hole in my why did you leave alone chuck? If you actually hear my prayers I love ya bro I miss you a lot it hurts so much to think about you but I can't stop thinking about the only friend I ever really had...

  94. D.... D....

    Yeah. I cried because the lyrics. Cause they mean a lot to me. Judge me all you want, this song is beautiful, and it hits home to me.

  95. M.... ....

    This is Fucking awesome.

  96. K.... D....

    Ya he was a short haired dachshund named Rocky. Was truly a best friend. Miss him dearly.