White Knuckles
Alter Bridge · Live From Amsterdam [2011]
Living but dead inside
This is the proclamation
This is a call to rise
Are you abused, alone?
Walking with broken bones
If you feel you've been forgotten
Let this song guide you home
We are the disillusioned
We've been left wanting more
Before every aspiration hits the floor
HOLD ON FOR YOU LIFE
ALL WE FEEL IS SO FAR FROM ALIVE
THE DAMNED ARE DONE BELIEVING
THE CURSED CAN DREAM NO MORE
SO HOLD ON FOR YOUR LIFE
BECAUSE ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE
They tell you what you should be
They sell you the plastic dream
Opinions are all provided
But nothing is what it seems
I dare you to take control
Cause empty are hands and
bruised are the souls
Of those who show no resistance
Of those who are weak below
We are the disenchanted
Who die with each passing day
No one here understands us so I say
(CHORUS)
How will it feel?
To live a lie until your dying day
Where nothing is real
As we sacrifice bending until we break
It's been revealed
Hold on for your life
Dreams are not theirs to take...
dreams are not theirs to take
HOLD ON FOR YOUR LIFE
ALL WE FEEL IS SO FAR FROM ALIVE
THE DAMNED ARE DONE BELIEVING
THE CURSED CAN DREAM NO MORE
SO HOLD ON FOR YOU LIFE
BECAUSE ONLY THE STRONG
I SAID ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE
White Knuckles - Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge's 'White Knuckles' stands as a defining track from their 2011 live performance recorded in Amsterdam. Capturing the band's signature blend of hard rock and alternative metal, the song showcases the group's dynamic interplay between heavy riffs and melodic vocals. Recorded during a pivotal era for the band, the track reflects their evolution from the nu-metal influences of their earlier work toward a more polished, arena-ready sound. The energy captured in this live setting highlights the band's ability to command a stage, delivering a high-octane experience that resonated with fans and critics alike. It remains a staple of their discography, representing the raw power and technical proficiency that characterized their live performances in the early 2010s.