A Problem I Haven't Known How To Deal With

I know I'm holding back what's on my mind
With hands around your throat and tears in my eyes
Is conflict now the enemy? Is peace the compromise?
To let you walk your own path when I can see clearly from the other side

You're not the same, and you'll never wanna be
Stuck on the outside, far from yourself with bent neck
Is this how you want to be remembered?
Is this how you want to be remembered?
Is this who you want to be, contender?
Don't say it's not the same, let's wipe the slate clean
My memory's not what it used to be

Remember the sweet mornings?

Good morning, my
Good morning, my
Good morning, my
Goodnight

Teach me to hold tight, these days are short
The nights are long, I'm scared the dawn is too far off
I give you my word, I'll fight with my life
So we can come out on the other side alive

Sight once seen has been returned
The candle's not been burned
This is where we get in touch with our feelings, fam

I won't let my fear be your legacy
Your story told is such a beautiful history
If I ever forget again
May God remind me of where we've been
More than sticks and stones, I'm your flesh and bone
I won't let my anger win