Hereditary

Lyrics

Yeah, I see it in the mirror, cracks in my reflection Try to hold it in but rage is my infection Hands clenched tight, words like a weapon History repeating, I’m the next in the procession My father’s voice in the back of my head Telling me to fight when I should’ve walked instead I swore to break the chain, but the rust won’t bend Now I watch it surface in my own kid’s skin

Heartbeat like a war drum pounding in my chest Passed down anger, can’t give them rest Try to teach love, but they learn the unrest And I’m terrified they’ll inherit my mess

Don’t let me be the shadow in your eyes Don’t carry my sins, don’t live my lies I’m breaking, shaking, screaming inside I don’t wanna watch this hate survive

I catch myself snapping, words I regret My son flinches back, and my heart’s in debt Told myself I’d be different, better than the threat But the storm inside me hasn’t passed yet Moments of silence feel like ticking bombs Walking on a line between right and wrong I pray they see the man trying to transform Before the echoes of my past become their norm

Heartbeat like a war drum pounding in my chest Passed down anger, can’t give them rest Try to teach love, but they learn the unrest And I’m terrified they’ll inherit my mess

Don’t let me be the shadow in your eyes Don’t carry my sins, don’t live my lies I’m breaking, shaking, screaming inside I don’t wanna watch this hate survive

(Rap) It’s a cycle, it’s a loop, it’s a noose on the roof (Screamed) CUT IT DOWN, BURN IT OUT, BREAK THE PROOF (Rap) I’m clawing at the chains, I’m digging for truth (Screamed) I WON’T LET MY BLOOD BLEED YOUR WOUNDS

Don’t let me be the shadow in your eyes (yeah, yeah) Don’t carry my sins, don’t live my lies (nah) I’m breaking, shaking, screaming inside (inside) I don’t wanna watch this hate survive