Innocence Stolen
Underoath · Acts Of Depression [1999]
Her body twitches, unbearable pain
Lord bring me out of this, why doesn't he stop, love does not exist
Her insides feel like an unbearable hell
Confusion runs through her mind
She prays so loud, she cries from the inside
why, why, why, why, how could someone do this to me?
He has taken this gift from her, fright in her eyes,
he doesn't even flinch, persistence on his face
Her body lay helpless as the shock kicks in
Thoughts of death only enter in
Why was I raped? Why did he do this to me,
I thought he loved me, but now my inside bleed
Scared for life, I face this world
Only the Lord helps me make it through each day
How can you look in a girl's eye and use her body for your own pleasure?
This one's for the child molesters, this one's for the people who rape!
My God powerful will burn your bridges down!
Planned attack on your soul to defeat the evil and make you whole
If no change, then hell your fate
When you rape you take the most important thing in a young girls life
Those who have been raped: you are in my prayers... God hears your cries
Lord bring me out of this, why doesn't he stop, love does not exist
Her insides feel like an unbearable hell
Confusion runs through her mind
She prays so loud, she cries from the inside
why, why, why, why, how could someone do this to me?
He has taken this gift from her, fright in her eyes,
he doesn't even flinch, persistence on his face
Her body lay helpless as the shock kicks in
Thoughts of death only enter in
Why was I raped? Why did he do this to me,
I thought he loved me, but now my inside bleed
Scared for life, I face this world
Only the Lord helps me make it through each day
How can you look in a girl's eye and use her body for your own pleasure?
This one's for the child molesters, this one's for the people who rape!
My God powerful will burn your bridges down!
Planned attack on your soul to defeat the evil and make you whole
If no change, then hell your fate
When you rape you take the most important thing in a young girls life
Those who have been raped: you are in my prayers... God hears your cries
Innocence Stolen
Released in 1999 on Underoath's debut album Acts Of Depression, "Innocence Stolen" stands as a defining track in the band's early evolution from pop-punk to post-hardcore. The song features the group's signature blend of melodic hooks and aggressive breakdowns, showcasing vocalist Brent Smith's ability to convey raw emotion through both singing and screaming. As a cornerstone of the album, it captures the turbulent feelings of adolescence and societal pressure that permeate the record. The track has since become a staple of the band's live performances and a touchstone for fans of the nu-metal and emo scenes of the late 1990s.