Seen as who I was when my mind was stolen
What they don't know is I'm already broken
Chained by mistakes with a heart that is frozen
Sinking and sinking I'm stuck in this motion

There is nothing more I want than to heal the wounds I afflicted
To go back in time and undo the mistakes that I committed
I will live in the present but continue to dwell on the past
Knowing in my heart that this mistake I've made will last

Believing lies told to me that should never have been spoken
My mind was clouded by the poisonous well that I had opened
Desperately needing help from the only hand that could mend
My dwindling faith had made me impossible to cleanse

Seen as who I was when my mind was stolen
What they don't know is I'm already broken
Chained by mistakes with a heart that is frozen
Sinking and sinking I'm stuck in this motion

I'm tired, yet I can't seem to fall asleep
Appetite has no place and my body is weak
The melody of a song is the only thing that which I can speak
The aches and pains of life have made me admit defeat

We are all taught to forgive and forget
Rewinding all our afflictions like an age old cassette
Though we hear this god given lesson through and through
Forgiving ourselves is sometimes the hardest thing to do

The Past Is Present(Demo)

Let It All Go (Remaster)

Lyrics:
Oh, boy. What do you think you're doing? "How many times does she have to say no?"
Oh, girl. Why is this happening? How many red flags do you need?
You don't have to do this just to feel valued.
Oh, boy. There's so much more than all this empty pleasure.
You don't have to do this just to feel valued.
Oh,girl. He's not what you are looking for.
It doesn't matter who is to blame. We've all made mistakes and been put to shame.
Look ahead and don't turn back. The fire behind will turn you salt and carbon black.
You don't have to do this just to feel valued.
You can't give what the other needs.
You don't have to do this just to feel valued.
It's not out there...
You don't have to do this just to feel valued.
It's not in her and it's not in him...
You don't have to do this just to feel valued.
Hope is within. He is within!!

Oh, Children (Demo)

My Parents may have raised me
But you tore me down
Many forgot me, but he never did
I can't shake what is clinging to my back 
My skull is exploding why can't I take control
There was a still, small voice, saying let it go
Let it go! Oh, Let it go!
You've got to let it all go! (x2)
Let it Go. (x2) Let it all go.
Its amazing to think where does it all go?
I'm stuck in this body in this universe and I barely understand but, I know enough to pray to God for my life
I want that still, small voice to take me (Take Me) (x2)
(Let it Go)(through end)
You tore me down, but he never did.
Let it all go
Cause there's not much more to live for!

Let It All Go (Demo)

Take a look what's your culture saying?
Is there a way to be?
Do you feel alone because you're not like them?
Where can you go if you're not who they are?
Where can you go if you're not willing to change?
Is there a place to go for those who simply don't fit this world?
You have a place to go
You have a place to go
You can be a man of God
And still be who you are
Let your blessed beautiful self show
And become who you were meant to
There is no carbon copy
We are all unique
We know you are lost
But we hope you take a step
(But we hope you take a step)
But we hope you take a step
And reclaim
Reclaim your life (your life)
Reclaim your life
Reclaim your life
That's been taken from you
Reclaim your home
It's been prepared for you
Reclaim your home
This place for you to go
There is a place for you
There is a place for you to go


Hope Within - Reclaim(Demo)

Our cover of Being As An Ocean's "The Hardest Part".

Hope Within- The Hardest Part... (Being As An Ocean Cover)

Formed in early November 2012, Hope Within is a collective of 3 dedicated musicians. Wanting to write heavy music with passion and heart, Drew, Jake, and Ethan started getting to work. With music to be released soon along with new members (Drummer and Bassist) Hope Within wants to spread a good positive message about love, compassion, and sincerity. 

Drew Elder