August Burns Red
Carpe Diem
[Verse 1: Jake Luhrs & Dustin Davidson]
I’ve thrown away all of my outside distractions
I’m diving headfirst to chase a dream that I won’t let go
It’s worthless - a waste of time
This goal is out of reach, you better fall back in line
[Verse 2: Jake Luhrs & Dustin Davidson]
This is what I need. You are what I need
I need motivation to prove you wrong, and I will prove you wrong
What makes you think that you are different?
How can you chase these dreams? They’ve become a chore
[Verse 3: Jake Luhrs]
I know I’m close. I’m almost there
Just a little more, and I will prevail
Through what you call "ignorance", I will prevail
[Instrumental break]
[Bridge: Jake Luhrs]
Now I’ve chased this dream to do what I love
And I wouldn’t trade it for a thing
Now I’ve chased this dream and I made it out alive
I wouldn’t trade it for a thing
[Verse 4: Jake Luhrs, Dustin Davidson, Together]
I threw away what naysayers say
And started on a race that I had to win for myself
And you proved me wrong, you proved me wrong
All I’ve learned is teaching me more. All I know is driving me on
[Outro: Jake Luhrs]
All I’ve learned is teaching me more. All I know is driving me on