This is one of the first songs I’ve written that “sounds like me”. Usually, when I discover an artist that resonates with me, I’ll write music to try and “recreate” what I like about their sound; I’ve written songs that sound like Killswitch Engage, songs that sound Flyleaf, and even this song has some strong influence from Chevelle and a little bit from Tool. But, this wasn’t directly inspired by either band; I took the heavy, aggressive sound I like from Chevelle, and experimented with adding some of my Progressive/Technical Metal influences, while expressing the most important part for me… something heartfelt and emotional. I’ve always liked the sound of “Sad & Pretty” music, and so I feel that is a tone that will always find it’s way into most of my songs. The song is about my relationship with God, and how the closer you get to God, the more He “refines” you, and makes you a better version of yourself. I’m not sure I really liked who I was as a teenager; I felt I wasn’t “good enough”, and I struggled with some things that I was ashamed of. I felt like a hypocrite, and all I’ve ever wanted to be was real. But I learned you don’t have to be “perfect” before you can come to God; He loves you just as you are. That love made me grateful, and as I drew closer to Him, I overcame the things I struggled with, and became someone I don’t have to be ashamed of. The “refining process” can hurt sometimes, but it’s completely worth it. LYRICS Verse: Take me away, and break me into pieces Hit me with the truth, and don’t pull Your punches Chorus:
 And I’ll brace myself for all this pain
 Erase myself, and start again Verse: Grab ahold of me, and throw me in the deep end
 Show me the flame that burns inside of me Chorus: And I’ll brace myself for all this pain
 Erase myself, and start again And I'll face myself with honesty Erase myself, and start again Bridge: I can’t remain without the Refiner It’s time to change what used to define me
 Resist the pain; I have to keep fighting Ignite the flame that’s deep down inside me It hurts at first, but worth all the pain
 To see myself, and not be ashamed It hurts at first, but worth all the pain To see myself, and not be ashamed Chorus: And I’ll brace myself for all this pain
 Erase myself, and start again And I'll face myself with honesty Erase myself, and start againmore