Not Strong Enough
Apocalyptica (feat. Brent Smith) Lyrics
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Can't run from you
I just run back to you
Like a moth I'm drawn in to your flame
You say my name, but it's not the same
You look in my eyes I'm stripped of my pride
And my soul surrenders and you bring my heart to it's knees
I wanna leave and I wanna stay
I'm so confused, so hard to choose
Between the pleasure and the pain
And I know it's wrong, and I know it's right
Even if I try to win the fight
My heart would overrule my mind
And I'm not strong enough to stay away
I'm not strong enough to stay away
What can I do?
I would die without you
And your presence my heart knows no shame
I'm not to blame
'Cause you bring my heart to it's knees
And it's killin' me when you're away
And I wanna leave and I wanna stay
I'm so confused, so hard to choose
Between the pleasure and the pain
And I know it's wrong, and I know it's right
Even if I try to win the fight
My heart would overrule my mind
And I'm not strong enough to stay away
There's nothing I can do
My heart is dream to you
And I can't get free
Look what this life's done to me
And it's killin' me when you're away
I wanna leave and I wanna stay
I'm so confused, so hard to choose
Between the pleasure and the pain
And I know it's wrong, and I know it's right
Even if I try to win the fight
My heart would overrule my mind
And I'm not strong enough to stay away
Strong enough
Strong enough
Not strong enough
Strong enough
To stay away
Strong enough
Strong enough
Strong, strong enough
Strong enough
And I'm not strong enough
To stay away
The song "Not Strong Enough" by Apocalyptica is a ballad about a tumultuous relationship between two people. The first stanza describes the singer's inability to resist the other person, who exerts a magnetic pull upon them that brings them back no matter how hard they try to escape. The second stanza further emphasizes the pain of separation, as the singer struggles to decide whether the pleasure of being with this person is worth the pain of being apart. The chorus repeats the same refrain, underscoring the singer's lack of control over their heart's desire. The final stanza is a desperate admission of defeat, in which the singer declares that their heart is enslaved to the other person and that they cannot break free from the destructive cycle.
The lyrics capture the conflicting emotions in a toxic relationship - the irresistible attraction that makes it hard to let go, the knowledge that it's wrong but the inability to resist, and the duality of pleasure and pain that come with being together and apart. These feelings are brought to life by the haunting melody and the evocative use of strings on this track.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not strong enough to stay away
I am too weak to resist the temptation
Can't run from you
I cannot escape from your influence
I just run back to you
I always end up returning to you
Like a moth I'm drawn in to your flame
I am irresistibly attracted to you
You say my name, but it's not the same
Your love for me is not genuine
You look in my eyes I'm stripped of my pride
You make me feel vulnerable and weak
And my soul surrenders and you bring my heart to it's knees
You have complete control over me
And it's killin' me when you're away
I cannot bear to be without you
I wanna leave and I wanna stay
I am torn between staying and leaving
I'm so confused, so hard to choose
I am indecisive about what to do
Between the pleasure and the pain
I am torn between what feels good and what is right
And I know it's wrong, and I know it's right
I am aware of the consequences of my actions
Even if I try to win the fight
Even if I try to resist you
My heart would overrule my mind
My emotions would overpower my logic
What can I do?
I am helpless
I would die without you
I cannot imagine living without you
And your presence my heart knows no shame
I feel no guilt about my love for you
I'm not to blame
I am not responsible for my feelings
'Cause you bring my heart to it's knees
You have the power to control me
There's nothing I can do
I cannot change my feelings
My heart is dream to you
My love for you is a weakness
And I can't get free
I am trapped by my emotions
Look what this life's done to me
Love has made me weak and vulnerable
Strong enough
Strong enough
Not strong enough
Strong enough
To stay away
Strong enough
Strong enough
Strong, strong enough
Strong enough
And I'm not strong enough
I do not have the strength to resist you
To stay away
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DIANE WARREN
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@martinmodrak27
: LYRICS :
I'm not strong enough to stay away
I can't run from you
I just run back to you
Like a moth, I'm drawn into your flame
You say my name
But it's not the same
You look in my eyes
I'm stripped of my pride
And my soul surrenders
And you bring my heart to its knees
And it's killing me when you're away
And I wanna leave, and I wanna stay
And I'm so confused, so hard to choose
Between the pleasure and the pain
And I know it's wrong, and I know it's right
Even if I try to win the fight
My heart would overrule my mind
And I'm not strong enough to stay away
I'm not strong enough to stay away
What can I do?
I would die without you
In your presence my heart knows no shame
I'm not to blame
'Cause you bring my heart to its knees
And it's killing me when you're away
And I wanna leave, and I wanna stay
And I'm so confused, so hard to choose
Between the pleasure and the pain
And I know it's wrong, and I know it's right
Even if I try to win the fight
My heart would overrule my mind
And I'm not strong enough to stay away
There's nothing I can do
My heart is chained to you
And I can't get free
Look what this love's done to me
And it's killing me when you're away
And I wanna leave, and I wanna stay
And I'm so confused, so hard to choose
Between the pleasure and the pain
And I know it's wrong, and I know it's right
Even if I try to win the fight
My heart would overrule my mind
And I'm not strong enough to stay away (not strong enough, strong enough)
To stay away (not strong enough, strong enough)
(Not strong enough, strong enough)
And I'm not strong enough to stay away
@ivana.medina3126
Lyrics Now!:
I'm not strong enough to stay away
I can't run from you
I just run back to you
Like a moth, I'm drawn into your flame
You say my name
But it's not the same
You look in my eyes
I'm stripped of my pride
And my soul surrenders
And you bring my heart to its knees
And it's killing me when you're away
And I wanna leave, and I wanna stay
And I'm so confused, so hard to choose
Between the pleasure and the pain
And I know it's wrong, and I know it's right
Even if I try to win the fight
My heart would overrule my mind
And I'm not strong enough to stay away
I'm not strong enough to stay away
What can I do?
I would die without you
In your presence my heart knows no shame
I'm not to blame
'Cause you bring my heart to its knees
And it's killing me when you're away
And I wanna leave, and I wanna stay
And I'm so confused, so hard to choose
Between the pleasure and the pain
And I know it's wrong, and I know it's right
Even if I try to win the fight
My heart would overrule my mind
And I'm not strong enough to stay away
There's nothing I can do
My heart is chained to you
And I can't get free
Look what this love's done to me
And it's killing me when you're away
And I wanna leave, and I wanna stay
And I'm so confused, so hard to choose
Between the pleasure and the pain
And I know it's wrong, and I know it's right
Even if I try to win the fight
My heart would overrule my mind
And I'm not strong enough to stay away (not strong enough, strong enough)
To stay away (not strong enough, strong enough)
(Not strong enough, strong enough)
And I'm not strong enough to stay away
@elchyke
I'm not strong enough to stay away
Can't run from you
I just run back to you
Like a moth I'm drawn in to your flame
You say my name, but it's not the same
You look in my eyes I'm stripped of my pride
And my soul surrenders and you bring my heart to it's knees
And it's killin' me when you're away
I wanna leave and I wanna stay
I'm so confused, so hard to choose
Between the pleasure and the pain
And I know it's wrong, and I know it's right
Even if I try to win the fight
My heart would overrule my mind
And I'm not strong enough to stay away
I'm not strong enough to stay away
What can I do?
I would die without you
And your presence my heart knows no shame
I'm not to blame
'Cause you bring my heart to it's knees
And it's killin' me when you're away
And I wanna leave and I wanna stay
I'm so confused, so hard to choose
Between the pleasure and the pain
And I know it's wrong, and I know it's right
Even if I try to win the fight
My heart would overrule my mind
And I'm not strong enough to stay away
There's nothing I can do
My heart is dream to you
And I can't get free
Look what this life's done to me
And it's killin' me when you're away
I wanna leave and I wanna stay
I'm so confused, so hard to choose
Between the pleasure and the pain
And I know it's wrong, and I know it's right
Even if I try to win the fight
My heart would overrule my mind
And I'm not strong enough to stay away
Strong enough
Strong enough
Not strong enough
Strong enough
To stay away
Strong enough
Strong enough
Strong, strong enough
Strong enough
And I'm not strong enough
To stay away
@SassyKaren68
Is anyone else still listening to this amazing song in 2024?? ❤
@Akashi-tp8cn
Of course
@bentystoystore3768
iTunes download would be awesome!!
@renails_lviv
YES😍
@brokeninkwell620
I do. This is my favorite
@SassyKaren68
@@brokeninkwell620 I’m the same way!!
@PlanetNateGaming
Me listening to Metal: Apocalyptica
Me listening to Classical: Apocalyptica
@AleronWolf
Also your neighbors
@Moskalineludy
@@AleronWolf city*
@hawktalon7890
Apocalyptica covers all your basic needs!