Lithium is a song by the band Evanescence, discussing lead vocalist Amy Lees struggle with her feelings and the idea of using lithium (a mood-stabilizing medication) to feel better, yet not wanting to lose the ability to feel emotions deeply.
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Lithium, don't want to lock me up inside.
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Lithium, don't want to forget how it feels without...
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Lithium, I want to stay in love with my sorrow.
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Oh but God I want to let it go.
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Come to bed, don't make me sleep alone.
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Couldn't hide the emptiness, you let it show.
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Never wanted it to be so cold.
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Just didn't drink enough to say you love me.
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I can't hold on to me,
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Wonder what's wrong with me.
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Lithium, don't want to lock me up inside.
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Lithium, don't want to forget how it feels without...
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Lithium, I want to stay in love with my sorrow.
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Don't want to let it lay me down this time.
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Drown my will to fly.
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Here in the darkness I know myself.
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Can't break free until I let it go.
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Let me go.
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Darling, I forgive you after all.
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Anything is better than to be alone.
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And in the end I guess I had to fall.
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Always find my place among the ashes.
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I can't hold on to me,
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Wonder what's wrong with me.
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Lithium, don't want to lock me up inside.
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Lithium, don't want to forget how it feels without...