Tourniquet
Evanescence · Anywhere But Home (Live in Paris) [2004]
But only brought more (so much more)
I lay dying
And I'm pouring crimson regret and betrayal
I'm dying (dying)
Praying (praying)
Bleeding (bleeding)
And screaming
Am I too lost to be saved?
Am I too lost?
My God, my tourniquet
Return to me salvation
My God, my tourniquet
Return to me salvation
Do you remember me?
Lost for so long
Will you be on the other side?
Will you forget me?
I'm dying (dying)
Praying (praying)
Bleeding (bleeding)
And screaming
Am I too lost to be saved?
Am I too lost?
My God, my tourniquet
Return to me salvation
My God, my tourniquet
Return to me salvation
(Return to me salvation)
[I long to die]
My God, my tourniquet
Return to me salvation
My God, my tourniquet
Return to me salvation
My wounds cry for the grave
My soul cries for deliverance
Will I be denied?
Christ - tourniquet - my suicide
Tourniquet
Released on the live album Anywhere But Home, 'Tourniquet' stands as a pivotal track in Evanescence's early discography, showcasing the band's signature blend of gothic rock and heavy metal. Performed live in Paris in 2004, the recording captures the raw energy and emotional intensity that defined their debut era. The song features Amy Lee's distinctive vocal delivery, characterized by a haunting whisper that erupts into powerful screams, driving the narrative of desperation and pain. As a staple of their live sets, 'Tourniquet' exemplifies the band's ability to transform studio material into a visceral, cathartic experience for audiences, cementing their status as pioneers of the modern alternative metal scene.