Leave Me Forever
Testament · The Formation Of Damnation [2008]
What I thought we had was love
Used to say I was the only one
How could I be so wrong?
When you chose me to be the one
Our life together has not begun
Manipulation, presume control
The lights are broken inside my soul
Overcome by the emptiness
Delusions of true love
Cast into the very dark abyss
Crest fallen and undone
When you chose me to be the one
You broke my spirit, we can't go on
Insinuation, it takes it's toll
The lights are broken inside my soul
Now I have my reason to
Turn my back on you
Now I don't believe in you
Love lies bleeding through
Everything that meant so much to me
I left it all for love
I gave you all I had to give
But it wasn't good enough
Thought I loved you
But it's too late
You said you loved me
But now I hate
Dead and buried
Let's fill the hole
The lights are broken inside my soul
Now I have my reason to
Turn my back on you
Now I don't believe in you
Love lies bleeding through
I can't get away
I hope you suffer
I won't let love ever drive me insane
Unleash the pain
Laugh as you suffer
You turned our love into my ugly shame
Sick of your ways
Sick of the future
I take my life back to live it my way
Just walk away
Leave me forever
You can't erase all the damage you've done
Leave Me Forever
From Testament's 2008 album The Formation Of Damnation, 'Leave Me Forever' stands as a defining track in the band's later heavy metal evolution. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of aggressive riffs, soaring vocals, and thematic depth, characteristic of their work during the mid-to-late 2000s. It continues the legacy established in earlier releases like Demonic, maintaining a high-energy sound that resonates within the thrash and power metal communities. The recording captures the intensity of the era, showcasing the band's ability to craft anthemic material that balances technical proficiency with emotional weight. As a staple of their discography, the track remains a powerful representation of Testament's enduring influence on modern heavy metal.