The Air That I Breathe by All That Remains

I will not relent no no
Never live with defeat never falter
This like the air that I breathe
I will not choke on failure

I am a mortal man
But im not falling, I'm not broken
I am a mortal man, but I'll
Hold tight to my beliefs

I have suffered defeat, pain, loss
Still I push to the edge, never falter
For this cements my beliefs
I'll remain my own master

I will not relent no no
Never suffer defeat, never falter
For this cements my beliefs
I will not choke on failure

I will not relent

I used to listen to this song all the time just because it's hardcore...and, strangely enough, the video for it was on my Zune when I got it. I think that's what actually got me listening to All That Remains. But as I heard more and more of All That Remain's stuff, it sort of hit me that most of their music has a lot to do with determination and acheiving goals despite conflict and resistance...which really applied to me in many areas of my life. Here I am starting yet another school year...this band's good to get you pumped. It's cool how they say "hold tight to my beliefs"- as if they are trying to uphold their faith in the face of adversity, and "for this cements my beliefs" - the trial they're facing actually strengthened their faith. Bold statements, awesome metal band. Hope to see this in Guitar Hero World Tour :).

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GG9qlKEyV4E