still resist

It's a hatred that hits raw, untamed, wild
Tears through my skin, burns deep, feral and vile
Spreads like a plague where love used to stay
Rips out the warmth, drags it all away

I wonder how I fed this pain so long
But it's the only thing that keeps me strong

It's the hate that keeps me breathing
Burns, but keeps my heart from leaving
Dead promises, wasted kiss
He took it all and left me like this
But while it burns, I still exist
In this poison, I still resist

Some days I'm just made of spite
A response to the void, revenge in the night
He's out there living like it never hurt
Kissing mouths like I was never first

The hands that were shelter now defile
Dancing on strangers like I never lit that fire
And every touch he gives away
Ignites the war I feel each day

It's the hate that keeps me breathing
Burns, but keeps my heart from leaving
Dead promises, wasted kiss
He took it all and left me like this
But while it burns, I still exist
In this poison, I still resist

I know this rage will eat me whole
But I'd rather burn than lose control

Maybe it breaks me, maybe I fall
But it's what I've got to stand at all
This hate is all that's left of peace
And while it burns
I still believe in me