Your Sword Vs. My Dagger Lyrics
Silverstein
Lyrics
I'm cutting through, you're bleeding heart
And I would tell the truth, but I can't help myself
Red rushes out, dissect this nerve
And I'll stop myself before I reach my cell
I wasn't asking for the world
And you know that I'm not one to follow through
All these city streets the people look the same
And I can see your face, and I can hear your name
I wasn't asking for the world
You're stabbing in, permanent scars
And you'll justify it all inside yourself
You've finished me, my pulse is gone
And you're satisfied to put this all to hell
I wasn't asking for the world
And you know that I'm not one to follow through
All these city streets the people look the same
And I can see your face, and I can hear your name
I wasn't asking for the world
Drink the poison when you think it's over
(drink the poison)
Stabbing yourself when you think it's too late
Tragic endings are your thing; you love them
(tragic endings)
You love letting go, the ending's the same
Drink the poison when you think it's over
(drink the poison)
Inevitable, Verona lives inside of you
I wasn't asking for the world
And you know that I'm not one to follow through
All these city streets the people look the same
And I can see your face, and I can hear your name
I wasn't asking for the world
Song & Lyrics Facts
"Your Sword vs. My Dagger" is a song by the Canadian folk-rock band Silverstein, released on their fourth studio album A Shipwreck in the Sand (2009).
It was written and composed by Shane Told, Neil Boshart, Josh Bradford, Billy Hamilton, Paul Koehler and Jordan Valeriote. The track is an intense and emotional rock song, with lyrics that explore themes of revenge and confrontation. The song's powerful chorus features the line "You can't win this fight", emphasizing the powerlessness felt when facing an unstoppable force. Released as one of the singles from the album, "Your Sword vs. My Dagger" has become a fan favorite, often performed live at shows. Its passionate lyrics have been praised for their vivid imagery and ability to capture feelings of frustration and helplessness. The song's official music video was released in 2009, featuring clips of the band performing the song interspersed with scenes of a man fighting against his own inner demons.