Icon For Hire - Only A Memory Lyrics






I can't help but close my eyes for life
And dream a different ending
That when I wake, I won't be so exhausted
And I will stop with my pretending
That I'm fine, I'm fine if I can fool myself tonight
And my lie will drown out all of yours

I will not bend until I break, how much can one bruised body take?
Just not enough to silence me, you're only a memory
I'll scream these words 'til they come true, then I will think no more of you
Look back on what I'm going through, this isn't my identity

You will bleed for what your hands have done
You can't outrun your ending
And I'll get well long before you let yourself
I may forgive you, but you never will

I will not bend until I break, how much can one bruised body take?
Just not enough to silence me, you're only a memory
I'll scream these words 'til they come true, then I will think no more of you
Look back on what I'm going through, this isn't my identity

And I told you, I told you, you had no right
How damaged you must be
Watch you panic, it's tragic, you'll carry this for life
You have my sympathy

I will not bend until I break, how much can one bruised body take?
Just not enough to silence me, you're only a memory
I'll scream these words as they come true, then I will think no more of you
Look back on what I'm going through, this isn't my identity

You're only a memory
This isn't my identity

You're only a memory
This isn't my identity (I will not bend)
You're only a memory (I will not break)
This isn't my identity (I will not bend)
You're only a memory (I will not break)
This isn't my identity (I will not bend)
You're only a memory (I will not break)
This isn't my identity (I will not bend)
You're only a memory (I will not break)
This isn't my identity (I will not bend)
You're only a memory (I will not break)
This isn't my identity





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  1. L.... K....

    This is my favorite song because it reminds me of someone who was sexually abused, because I was sexually touched and abused a year ago by a teenage boy, This song helps me realize that I’m not alone and that it’s not my fault. If anyone out there is going through the same thing just know that you are not alone ❤️ you are not the only one going through something and you’ll always have someone out there that loves you

  2. A.... ....

    I'm a brocolix

  3. A.... K....

    This reminds me of my Ex..

  4. R.... A....

    O my god is amazing song 😉😘😘

    R.... A....

    I loveeee

  5. L.... H....

    I can relate to this on so many levels.
    You're only a memory.

  6. J.... K....

    Music. A language that we all take in our own way. The words may have had a certain message but we take it and make it our own. It's beautiful really

  7. S.... ....

    Those 35 who disliked ment too like, their eyes were just so blurry with tears they thought it said dis I like

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

    this song and this voice make my heart beats so fast

  9. O.... Y....

    Qué canción tan más relajante

  10. N.... W....

    Dedicated to everyone who bullied me.

  11. A.... L....

    I am a survivor of abuse.. and this song helps me stay strong so thank you.

  12. E.... N....

    First I heard their song "Pernilla", same song as this but different tone. Only has like 500 views, so, all of you 3.2K upvotes, please go listen to that song too, it's truly amazing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33uhVVZyya0

  13. M.... N....

    This song is so relatable, and I love it

    M.... N....

    Because I've been through addiction, I think of it as me telling my former self that I'm no longer who I used to be.

  14. M.... C....

    This song helped me so much. My ex replaced me for another girl. Yesterday I read the comments underneath his Instagram picture,, they were super close and all.. it gave me a stomach twisting feeling. I know he isn’t worth it. But that doesn’t mean it won’t hurt me. But this song reminds me of how strong I am and that I can get through this. But it just needs some months to pass to heal again, I’m really impatient though

  15. O.... K....

    The color in the background was basically based on the daydream I had just now. Like this comment if any of you also daydream besides me

  16. F.... R....

    I don't know if this is just because I'm 12 but when I hear this song it makes me think of someone getting physically bullied in school that's sad but I still can't stop listening to this way too good🖒

  17. C.... J....

    This song is helping me through my journey to stop cutting

  18. C.... D....

    You're only a memory.
    This isn't my identity.
    I will not bend.
    I will not break.

  19. H.... ....

    Only a memory..

  20. b.... b....

    I always saw this song as someone getting over an abusive relationship

  21. p.... ....

    SOᗰETIᗰES ᗰᑌSIᑕ ᑕᗩᑎ OᐯEᖇᗪOSE YOᑌ Oᑎ ᖇEᗩᒪITY

    p.... ....

    And sometimes music can make you escape from reality, funny isn't it?

  22. i.... :....

    the nightcore version has more views XD

  23. K.... K....

    The beginning sounds like a different song, but I can't quite out my finger on it. If anyone can help me remember it, that would be nice

    K.... K....

    Green days "viva la gloria"

  24. R.... P....

    I keep on falling more and more in love with this band.

  25. E.... ....

    I've finally figured out what the piano tune in the beginning was similar to! Green Day's "Viva la gloria"
    yaay

  26. K.... J....

    I wanna learn the Piano Intro at the beginning

  27. L.... R....

    Goodness. This is beautiful.

  28. j.... h....

    I love this song

  29. V.... ....

    This is the song I'm looking for

  30. a.... H....

    ..is this song about a breakup or about rape?

    a.... H....

    its about being abused

    a.... H....

    and trying to heal from it

    a.... H....

    I think alot of songs can go to multiple things in all honesty. I mean this could go to a few different things but the message is still the same.

    a.... H....

    I think it's about multiple things but in the comments ppl have been talking about this song might mean someone who is trying to heal from sexual abuse

    a.... H....

    Its about breaking away from really any kind of toxic relationship, its about knowing its not your fault and being able to move on. :>

  31. y.... t....

    This is such a great song

    there is a part that really gets me "watch you panic its tragic" it reminds me of when my bf wanted to kill himself and i was like right there i saw everything i tried to stop him but nothing would work so then i called 911 and he went to the mental hospital for a while after he came out he broke up with me bc "i dont want you to be stressed out bc of me and worry about me all the time " it has only been 10 days since all of this happened and im sitting on top of a tree right now as i write this just listening to this song and remembering all that happened. Hopefully he is going to be okay and i wiah him the best of things to come for him. When he left me it was really hard to acknowledge the fact that i wasnt gonna be able to talk to him anymore after he had blocked me on everything but ill get well soon maybe, maybe i wont but i wont give up. His birthday is coming up soon and i had already bought his bday present ahead of time do you guys think i should give it to him or just keep it? I miss him alot and ill love him for the rest of my life, he was my angel and my only love, he is going through alot rn and i just want him to be well.

    y.... t....

    yes the famous last killjoy I hope he doesn't feel like that's the only way out soon, and I have hope you will soon be together again.

    y.... t....

    I've wanted to kill my self but im only 12 i have a lot ahead of me

  32. t.... ....

    I wanna dislike this because all of Icon For Hire songs remind me of myself, and I hate talking, or thinking of me or my past

  33. A.... Q....

    took me 2 years to find this damned song its just so good😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

  34. K.... C....

    A amazing song. It makes me think about my past. I think I am stupid lol

  35. h.... o....

    I love this song so much, describes my whole fucked up life

  36. J.... P....

    I hope I don't come as a whiner or aggressive or anything, I'm hoping for constructive criticism.
    The lyrics sometimes end in the middle of a phrase. If there is intention to that, no probs, but otherwise I'd suggest cutting them in the places where there is a small pause (eg.: 2:45 the "I'll scream these" really is a part of the next slide, so cutting before would make it easier to sing along, as you can always see the whole part).
    Thanks for putting your own time and providing this video for all of us ;)

  37. R.... ....

    I love the piano at the beginning!!!!!

    R.... ....

    OMG ME 2

  38. A.... E....

    +1 more band obsession for me

    A.... E....

    true true dude

  39. R.... D....

    this makes me think of a guy I love. he was my best friend and one day he just pushed me away over night he changed. i haven't heard from him since he pushed me away back in late March early April or this year. I have tried reaching out to him but he won't text me. I still think about him every day I wish I could forget him I wish it didn't still hurt I wish I could hate him but instead I love him and miss him

    R.... D....

    Oh my...
    I hope that you are okay now, or atleast feeling better.

    R.... D....

    what a dick😂

    R.... D....

    Margaret tell i can agree with that. But you should try giving him a second chance maybe something bad happened to him in his life that caused him to change maybe you should text or sing him this song and then tell him how you feel cuz sometimes people only push the ones they love away because they don't want to hurt the one they love i know that from experience i push the people i care about away because i don't want to hurt them so try to push yourself toward him

    R.... D....

    I'm sorry

  40. R.... o....

    This song is so me...

    My stupid ex left me a few months ago and all I just want to die, really.

    But this song fits me so well.

    R.... o....

    Same thing, dude.
    First off: it's not worth dying for such an ex, although it might feel that way. You're loved, bro, look at God, look at family, look at your friends, see the love they have for you and know you're loved. It's terrible going through this shit, (right there with you, man), but stand up. Stand up and love yourself, you don't need one (wo)man's appreciation or attention to validate your entire life.
    Listen to this song, make it help you deal with all those feelings and thoughts and then... go live YOUR life.
    You're able to do so much, you're valued by so many people (I don't know you, but this is a pretty safe bet) and best of all: God loves you, even if you don't believe in Him.
    Be magnificent!

  41. K.... T....

    Nice song to remember my ex by...

    K.... T....

    You and me both, bro, it's kinda empowering

    K.... T....

    True af.

    K.... T....

    Thought I was the only one. Good to know I'm not. Heads up bro's and sis's who are in the same boat.

    K.... T....

    Same. But an ex friend

  42. C.... ....

    This song sounds like a combination of Ben folds' "capable of anything" and Kelly clarkson's "mr. Know it all"

  43. M.... L....

    This shit's my new jam!

  44. n.... o....

    ugh I can't, I freaking love this song 💙💙💙

  45. s.... s....

    How does this video get dislikes?! Oh they probably thought it said "dis i like" now it makes sense

    s.... s....

    Cat Løver :3 I see u on like every icon for ire song video

  46. C.... T....

    Where did you get the background?

    C.... T....

    Ikr it's nice

    C.... T....

    @Michael eww tf

  47. L.... P....

    my song

  48. N.... W....

    This song reminds me of someone that was sexually abused. It just makes me so sad thinking of that. And this song is so beautiful!

    N.... W....

    Nightshade Wolf this song actually helped me understand that me being raped doesn't define me.

    N.... W....

    Nightshade Wolf same

    N.... W....

    Nightshade Wolf this song is my thoughts to the man that sexualy abused me 3 years ago

  49. S.... ....

    Crying is always a great way to start your day. "I'm fine... I'm fine if I can fool myself tonight."Well ok Icon For Hire no need to put my life out there

    S.... ....

    Yes, they have a habit of doing that XD

    S.... ....

    Savvycat yeah..

  50. i.... f....

    favorite slow song

  51. B.... D....

    I love this song because it help me in mine life when I was going through a really bad time in mine life I have learn though this song that I can move on with mine life and with God help and this song I have move on and now have a life so I thank them for writing this song and may many people love life and God love you and help you get though the bad times the bad time end too have fun in life have a great day

    B.... D....

    you fuckin tell em betty in yourn life

    B.... D....

    Sorry very touching but it bothers me you said mine life

    B.... D....

    Battle Scars stop judging the way they spell they probably don't speak English as their original language so give them a break

  52. N.... M....

    This was posted on my birthday :)
    Awesome cause I love this song

    N.... M....

    I will not!

    N.... M....

    @TriggerWarning Izz okay bud

    N.... M....

    I guess that makes us birthday buddies. :)

    N.... M....

    Yay birthday buddies!

  53. F.... G....

    This is one of the only songs that actually makes me cry sometimes x)

  54. a.... ....

    this song is dedicated to someone I used to trust but you ruined that in 20 minutes and because of you I'm back to square fucking one. but I forgive you. you'll never forgive yourself. maybe you'll learn what no means

    a.... ....

    I detect a scorpio.

    a.... ....

    brb joining isis

    a.... ....

    Right here. But, honestly they're not wrong. You can forget, but you can't forgive. Honestly, every one else got it all wrong. If I do something wrong, I will forget it. I can't forgive myself though. You break down eventually.

  55. H.... W....

    what was the font you used where re it had some triangular slashes taken out of them making them seem broken?

    H.... W....

    +Hammerd Walrus I'm sorry I made this so long ago I don't remember what it is called, I get all my fonts from dafont.com though so that's a good place to look

    H.... W....

    @Leda M Thanks!

    H.... W....

    Yo I thought for a second your name said "Harambe Walrus"

    H.... W....

    @MonkeyDee Luffy lol.

  56. T.... ....

    Anyone else think of Malala?

    T.... ....

    Omfg yassss this is perfect for her

    T.... ....

    +Jasey Vlogs Thank you! I thought that I was the only one out there! Wanna be friends?!

    T.... ....

    +TsukiAquaMoonCat Streble lol sure ^.^

    T.... ....

    +Jasey Vlogs
    Fastest comment reply, 41 seconds. LOL

  57. a.... ....

    Idk why, but the rain just makes the song better.

    a.... ....

    Yeah it does 😮

  58. N.... ....

    this song made me think

  59. K.... ....

    the person that disliked this was holding their phone upsidedown

    K.... ....

    Four people now

    K.... ....

    K.C
    LOL

    K.... ....

    K.C so true

    K.... ....

    i feel bad for the 29 people holding their phones upside down

    K.... ....

    Or maybe they didn't like the song. It's almost like other people have different opinions. Shocking isn't it?

  60. K.... A....

    I love this song it made me cry because her voice breaks once and it just sounds so sad, kind of like child abuse in my opinion. You did great :)

    K.... A....

    +Leda M this song is what I listen to help me cope with my sexual and emotional abuse, so knowing that was the reason it was written makes it even better.

    K.... A....

    Same here and also their new song You Were Wrong perfectly describes how I'm dealing the aftermath of my assault.

    K.... A....

    Kawaii Ama yeah

    K.... A....

    Kawaii Ama Ya 😊

    K.... A....

    It's true

  61. T.... o....

    i Love This Song you did amazing on the lyrics