Atreyu - The Theft Lyrics

Remember downloading this off limewire in 8th grade. I’m 27 now haha

Still listen in 2020❤❤❤

"The Theft"

He bends and he breaks
If he gives they will take away
His passion, his pain, his grace

He exhales,
A thousand black flowers explode
Into butterflies as they're away

[Chorus:]
Rip them out, take them,
Burn to coals as they crush and leave nothing
That resembles a soul of a man
See him numb, see him crushed (see him numb, see him crushed)
Rip them out, take them
Burn to coals as they crush and leave nothing
That resembles a soul of a man
Leave them numb, leave them crushed (leave them numb, leave them crushed)

Took the fire inside
One too many times
He's burning over and out now,
He flails
Up against the raging tides,
No more fights
Everything you ever wanted to see,
See it in his eyes
One more time, one more time

Climb down to test the waters,
My hands feel like they're rusting away, yeah, yeah, yeah,
So I'll pace around like a lamb before the slaughter
I'll stay here as long as you let me,
Decision's been made obvious so I will return
Where I started I'll stay here
When I'm finished I'll whither away

[Chorus]

The video goes so well with the music, perfectly timed, so sad

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Video quality goes up the 480. Music quality goes up to 4k.

I love the story of this song. When you are young you wonder and dream (to fly). When you grow up your dreams are replaced by what you know will let you survive. Then suddenly you realize you lost something in yourself (mid life crises). As you retire you realise what you lost. Your dream (to fly). "The theft" of society has made you just another number and your want for no risk has allowed it. Risk comes with rewards. Nobody ever said they safely changed the world. Remember that.

Please stay together longer, I only saw atreyu one time

Beautiful song

I present: Atreyus most beautiful song

Drummer looks like a discount Will Sasso.

Stone cold bloody classic!

This was my song that id just listen to laying in bed, eyes closed. Brought me peace when I had shitty days.

Preciosa cancion me encanta totalmente !!!

Still listening to this song in 2019. Powerful message.

I remember watching the video on Fuse TV back in 2007. Lol

I cried so hard to this song, fell to pieces and was reborn and this song was the catalyst for it. I was at my total breaking point. It helped me push through to the other side. Years later I'm here to reflect upon that time period. The tears started to fall again....

I’m 31. The first time I heard this song I was at a pre game at UW Madison. I remember stopping the chatter and saying, “Dude, do you hear this? Everyone, blast the music!” We all just sat and listened and enjoyed a real great tune. Memories like that are priceless.

If that doesn’t hit you in the feels I don’t know what would...🥺

Whoever directed this music video can just literally show anyone this and will be instantly hired to do anything.

This is my fav Atreyu song.

Br 2019

My favorite song out of any band when i first heard it i was only 12 so at first i didnt really understand the gravity of the song and didnt even like it. Around 18ish i sat down and actually listened to it on repeat pausing it and really reading the lyrics and after that it became my favorite song after releasing how deep the lyrics to it truly are

Так мало просмотров (

why i cry when listen to this

2019 anyone?

This song reminds me of the summer of 06. Mostly my ex girlfriend I was getting to know around that time. I would stay up all night talking to her til she slept. I'd listen to this all night and leave her comments and read the ones she'd leave me on Myspace. Lmao good times

This song gets me every time.

This was my least favorite song on this album when it dropped. 12 years later, probably my favorite.

I think i was like 13 or 14 when i bought this album. True metal head haha

Song takes me back in time...

Superhero brought me here.

2019 and still listening, so nostalgic!!!

Listen to this at 75 ill see you there.

Or die trying.

Back then when screaming used to be cool, now it just sounds ridiculous, It ruins the song.

28 and still love it

The song is about preserving the core of a person. About finding the strength to defend your unique creative attributes. And to resist building a life based primarily on the expectations of others, which is secretly self-doubt, and constant need for positive affirmation from the outside world.


What is won with the outside tends to be temporary. What is won with the inside tends to be permanent.

Who is here in 2019!!! HIT THAT THUMBS UP!! <3

Love this song so much, been loving it for years!!! To me it's about stolen freedom or innocence... today is freedom day here in Portugal and also my brithday so I put up a vocal cover of this song in my channel, seemed appropriate... check it out!!! peace

2019 still listening this song!!!!

This song never old...

Every time I hear this song I get goosebumps

I remember this in 2006/7, middle school. Now its 2019 and I'm 25, and yet after all these years listening to trip hop, prog metal and various other genres, this song still holds up. Just a good song.

I keep coming back to this song since i was 14....now I'm 21 and it's still the best song of the teenage life

Fav song..

I LOVE THIS SONG STILL IN 2019

Vibing to this in 2019 :)

I’m just glad Will Sasso found work as the drummer for Atreyu

Cory D. 😂😂😂😂

2019 and still love this song... Brandon's voice is so good...the eye blink is such a powerful part for me...it says so much

Que buena cancion !! son un grupo excelente cabrones !!

Saw these guys in Atlanta with Hollywood Undead back in like '09 I think.

When you realize Atreyu could've been more like The Dear Hunter

I would listen to them every day one of four CDs I ever own.

Such a tragedy that this video only has 1 million views and not 100 million

Brandon is the god of the drum <3

Ugh I need this video in hd

Red Hands by The Dear Hunter brought me here

Vurtne 3 ending anyone?

I've liked atreyu for a while now but how did i just recently come on to this song lol This is a masterpiece

All I have to say is ouchies. Really takes me back.

THIS BAND DON´T NEED SINGER :V

Seeing them tomorrow in Houston!!! I’ve waited 15 years for this moment!!

Tempo que quem pegou, pegou. Saudades ever.

2018 and this song is still a great song 👍👍

Good times

I won't give my Innocents.

2018 anyone???

memorable Atryu...

2018 thumbs please :)

It’s about the tainting of a mans soul whether a woman does this or everyday life could be either or something else

One of the best songs I've heard in my life. This is a masterpiece.

Moving. As always. Love it

Epic tune. Atreyu is the best! Video here is solid... very unappreciated band. They need more love by corporate assholes. Enough of sell out hacks.

Still love you Vurtne

Why is this me

This song is underated ...

wow, only one in. 2018

Can you not scroll down?

Marty2012 yeah. 2-4yrs +.

Such beautiful song and video! :')

2018 still amazing :')

This came out when I was twelve..still listening to it at 23. Never knew how much id still feel it.

Most favorite song of all time

2018 and still an awesome relevant song!

I love your song atreyu

Such a waste

Still love it!

I have always loved this song but never knew their was a music video. I am incredibly happy rn

This song is absolutely fucking brilliant. Totally forgot about it until... You know... Recent events.

Atreyu = fall out boyz

This song is so good, i get goosebumps everytime i listen to it

Great song!
Stay true and don't kill your dream!

Hello high school emo years.

Xc d PPP

Leave nothing that resembles the soul of a man♥♥

I completely forgot about this song it's by far my favorite song by them

This kind of music needs to make a come back