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HEROI’m just a step awayI’m just a breath awayLosing my faith today(Falling off the edge today)I am just a manNot superhuman(I’m not superhuman)Someone save me from the hateIt’s just another warJust another family torn(Falling from my faith today)Just a step from the edgeJust another day in the world we liveI need a hero to save me nowI need a hero(Save me now)I need a hero to save my lifeA hero’ll save me( Just in time)I gotta fight todayTo live another daySpeaking my mind today(My voice will be heard today)I’ve gotta make a standBut I am just a man(I’m not superhuman)My voice will be heard todayIt’s just another warJust another family torn(My voice will be heard today)It’s just another killThe countdown begins to destroy ourselvesWho’s gonna fight for what’s rightWho’s gonna help us surviveWe’re in the fight of our lives(And we’re not ready to die)Who’s gonna fight for the weakWho’s gonna make ‘em believeI’ve got a hero(I’ve got a hero)Living in meI’m gonna fight for what’s rightToday I’m speaking my mind

And if it kills me tonight(I will be ready to die)A hero’s not afraid to give his lifeA hero’s gonna save me just in time

MONSTERThe secret side of meI never let you seeI keep it caged but I can’t control itSo stay away from meThe beast is uglyI feel the rage and I just can’t hold itIt’s scratching on the wallsIn the closet, in the hallsIt comes awake and I can’t control itHiding under the bedIn my body, in my headWhy won’t somebody come and save me from thisMake it endI feel it deep withinIt’s just beneath the skinI must confess that I feel like a monsterI hate what I’ve becomeThe nightmare’s just begunI must confess that I feel like a monsterI feel like a monsterMy secret side I keepHid under lock and keyI keep it caged but I can’t control it’Cause if I let him outHe’ll tear me up, break me downWhy won’t somebody come and save me from this make it endIt’s hiding in the darkIts teeth are razor sharpThere’s no escape for meIt wants my soul it wants my heartNo one can hear me screamMaybe it’s just a dreamOr maybe it’s inside of meStop this monster

DON’T WAKE MEI went to bed I was thinking about youAin’t the same since I’m living without youAll the memories are getting colderAll the things that I wanna do overWent to bed I was thinking about youI wanna talk and laugh like we used toWhen I see you in my dreams at nightIt’s so real but it’s in my mindAnd nowI guessThis is as good as it getsDon’t wake me’Cause I don’t wanna leave this dreamDon’t wake me’Cause I never seem to stay asleep enoughWhen it’s you I’m dreaming ofI don’t wanna wake upDon’t wake meWe’re together just you and meDon’t wake me’Cause we’re happy like we used to beI know I’ve gotta let you goBut I don’t want to be aloneI know I’ve gotta let you goBut I don’t want to wake upI went to bed I was thinking about youAnd how it felt when I finally found youIt’s like a movie playing over in my headDon’t wanna look ’cause I know how it endsAll the words that I said that I wouldn’t sayAll the promises I made that I wouldn’t breakIt’s last call, last song, last dance’Cause I can’t get you backCan’t get a second chanceAnd nowI guessThis is as good as it getsThese dreams of you keep on growing strongerIt ain’t a lot but it’s all I haveNothing to do but keep sleeping longerDon’t wanna stop cause I want you back

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AWAKE AND ALIVEI’m at war with the world and theyTry to pull me into the darkI struggle to find my faithAs I’m slippin’ from your armsIt’s getting harder to stay awakeAnd my strength is fading fastYou breathe into me at lastI’m awake I’m aliveNow I know what I believe insideNow it’s my timeI’ll do what I want ’cause this is my lifehere, right nowI’ll stand my ground and never back downI know what I believe insideI’m awake and I’m aliveI’m at war with the world cause IAin’t never gonna sell my soulI’ve already made up my mindNo matter what I can’t be bought or soldWhen my faith is getting weakAnd I feel like giving inYou breathe into me againWaking up waking upIn the darkI can feel you in my sleepIn your arms I feel you breathe into meForever hold this heart that I will give to youForever I will live for you

ONE DAY TOO LATETick tock hear the clock countdownWish the minute hand could be rewoundSo much to do and so much I need to sayWill tomorrow be too lateFeel the moment slip into the pastLike sand through an hourglassIn the madness I guess I just forgetTo do all the things I saidTime passes byNever thought I’d wind upOne step behindNow I’ve made my mind upToday I’m gonna try a little harderGonna make every minute last longerGonna learn to forgive and forget’Cause we don’t have long, gonnamake the most of itToday I’m gonna love my enemiesReach out to somebody who needs meMake a change, make the world a better place’Cause tomorrow could be one day too lateOne day too lateOne day too lateTick tock hear my life pass byI can’t erase and I can’t rewindOf all the things I regret the most I do...Wish I’d spent more time with youHere’s my chance for a new beginningI saved the best for a better endingAnd in the end I’ll make it up to you, you’ll seeYou’ll get the very best of meYour time is running outYou’re never gonna get it backMake the most of every moment Stop saving the best for last

IT’S NOT ME IT’S YOULet’s get the story straightYou were a poisonYou flooded through my veinsYou left me brokenYou tried to make me thinkThat the blame was all on meWith the pain you put me throughAnd now I know that it’s not me it’s youIt’s not me it’s youAlways has been youAll the lies and stupid things you say and doIt’s youIt’s not me it’s youAll the lies and pain you put me throughI know that it’s not me it’s youYouYouIt’s not me it’s you, youSo here we go againThe same fight we’re always inI don’t care so why pretendWake me when your lecture endsYou tried to make me smallMake me fall and it’s all your faultWith the pain you put me throughAnd now I know that it’s not me it’s youLet’s get the story straightYou were a poisonFlooding through my veinsYou’re driving me insaneAnd now you’re gone awayI’m no longer chokingFrom the pain you put me throughAnd now I know that it’s not me it’s you

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SHOULD’VE WHEN YOU COULD’VEI’m done wondering where you’ve beenAll night long when you’re out with your friendsAll you say, that the matter’s overBut now that chapter’s overI’m done trusting you it’s endedEven after I catch you red handedYou could’ve been my only oneBut now your chance is goneYou should’ve when you could’veYou’re gonna miss my love girlYou should, it would’ve been so goodYou should’ve when I would’veNow I know I’ve had enoughBetter luck next time girlYou should, it would’ve been so goodI’m done chasing you all overMay as well be chasing after thunderPlay hard to get if it makes you happyFor a change now you can start chasing meDon’t cry cause I ain’t your sure thingIt ain’t my fault you don’t know a good thingYou could’ve been my only oneBut now your chance is goneDon’t you understandDon’t wanna be your backup planNow I won’t be here to clean up when it hits the fanYou tried to keep me on your leashIt’s time you started chasing meI’m done acting like I won’t beSitting here still wishing you wanted meDon’t say that I never told youTake some advice from somebody who knows

BELIEVEI’m still trying to figure out how to tell you I was wrongI can’t fill the emptiness inside since you’ve been goneSo is it you or is it me?I know I said things that I didn’t meanBut you should’ve known me by nowYou should’ve known meIf you believedWhen I saidI’d be better off without youThen you never really knew me at allIf you believedWhen I saidThat I wouldn’t be thinking about youYou thought you knew the truth but you’re wrongYou’re all that I needJust tell me that you still believeI can’t undo the things that led us to this placeBut I know there’s something more to us than our mistakesSo is it you or is it meI know I’m so blind when we don’t agreeBut you should’ve known me by nowYou should’ve known meCuz you’re all that I wantDon’t you even know me at allYou’re all that I needJust tell me that you still believe

FORGIVENForgive me now cause IHave been unfaithfulDon’t ask me why cause I don’t knowSo many times I’ve triedBut was unableBut this heart belongs to you aloneNow I’m in our secret placeAlone in your embraceWhere all my wrongs have been erasedYou have forgiven

All the promises and liesAll the times I compromiseAll the times you were deniedYou have forgivenForgive me I’m ashamedI’ve loved anotherI can’t explain cause I don’t knowNo one can take your placeAnd there is no other Forever yours and yours aloneI get down on my kneesFeel your love wash over meThere will never be another You’re the only one foreverAnd you know I’m yours alone

SOMETIMESSometimes when I lieI know you’re on to meSometimes I don’t mindHow hateful that I can beSometimes I don’t tryTo make you happyI don’t know why I do the things I do to you but...Sometimes I don’t wanna be betterSometimes I can’t be put back togetherSometimes I find it hard to believeThere’s someone else who could beJust as messed up as meSometimes don’t denyThat everything is wrongSometimes rather dieThan to admit it’s my faultSometimes when you cryI just don’t care at allI don’t know why I do the things I do to you but...I want someone to hurtLike the way I hurtIt’s sick but it makes me feel betterSometimes I can’t hideThe demons that I face Sometimes don’t denyI’m sometimes sinner sometimes saint

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NEVER SURRENDERDo you know what it’s like whenYou’re scared to see yourselfDo you know what it’s like whenYou wish you were someone elseWho didn’t need your help to get byDo you know what it’s likeTo wanna surrenderI don’t wanna feel like this tomorrowI don’t wanna live like this todayMake me feel betterI wanna feel betterStay with me here nowAnd never surrenderDo you now what it’s like whenYou’re not who you wanna beDo you know what it’s like toBe your own worst enemyWho sees the things in me I can’t hideDo you know what it’s like to wanna surrenderMake me feel betterYou make me feel betterYou make me feel betterPut me back together

LUCYHey Lucy, I remember your nameI left a dozen roses on your grave todayI’m in the grass on my knees, wipe the leaves awayI just came to talk for a whileI got some things I need to sayNow that it’s overI just wanna hold herI’d give up all the world to see that little piece of heaven looking back at meNow that it’s overI just wanna hold herI’ve gotta live with the choices I madeAnd I can’t live with myself todayHey Lucy, I remembered your birthdayThey said it’d bring some closure to say your nameI know I’d do it all different if I had the chance

But all I got are these roses to giveAnd they can’t help me make amendsHere we areNow you’re in my armsI never wanted anything so badHere we areFor a brand new startLiving the life that we could’ve hadMe and Lucy walking hand in handMe and Lucy never wanna endJust another moment in your eyesI’ll see you in another lifeIn heaven where we never say goodbyeHere we are, now you’re in my armsHere we are for a brand new startGot to live with the choices I’ve madeAnd I can’t live with myself todayMe and Lucy walking hand in handMe and Lucy never wanna endGot to live with the choices I’ve madeAnd I can’t live with myself todayHey Lucy, I remember your name

DEAD INSIDE (BONUS TRACK) To find this love of mineI’d walk through wind and fireForever and alwaysThese hollow hands reach outFor you to touch me nowForever and alwaysDead insideMy heart and soul flatlinesPut your mouth on mineAnd bring me back to lifeDead insideNo other satisfiesMy blood runs dryTake my lifeSave me from this death insideI can’t escape this loveI want it the way it wasForever and alwaysDon’t you leave me here

Alone in all this fearForever and alwaysI can’t escape this loveI want it the way it wasYou remind me of a timeWhen I felt alive

WOULD IT MATTER

(BONUS TRACK)

If I wasn’t here tomorrow would anybody careIf my time was up I’d wanna knowYou were happy I was thereIf I wasn’t here tomorrow would anyone lose sleepIf I wasn’t hard and hollowThen maybe you would miss meI know I’m a mess and I wanna be someoneSomeone that I’d like betterI can never forget, so don’t remind me of it foreverWhat if I just pulled myself togetherWould it matter at allWhat if I just tried not to rememberWould it matter at allAll the chances that have passed me byWould it matter if I gave it one more tryWould it matter at allIf I wasn’t here tomorrow would anybody careStill stuck inside this sorrowI got nothin’ and going nowhereI know I’m a mess and I wanna be someoneSomeone that I’d like betterCan you help me forget, don’t wanna feel like this foreverIf I left tomorrow would anybody careStuck in this sorrowGoing nowhere

MONSTER(RADIO EDIT)

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SKILLET IS:JOHN L. COOPERvocals and bassKOREY COOPERkeyboards and programmingBENJAMIN JUDAH KASICAelectric guitars and acoustic guitarsJEN LEDGERdrums and vocals

All tracks written by John L. Cooper (LandrumPublishing, BMI/Warner-Tamerlane PublishingCorp., BMI/Photon Music, BMI; all rights administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.) except: Hero written by John L. Cooper and Korey Cooper (Landrum Publishing, BMI/Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., BMI/Photon Music, BMI/ Publishing Designee of Korey Cooper, BMI); Monster written by John L. Cooper and Gavin Brown (Landrum Publishing, BMI/Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., BMI/Photon Music, BMI/EMI April Music Inc., ASCAP/obo EMI April Music LT); Don’t Wake Me, Awake and Alive, One Day Too Late, and Would It Matter written by John L. Cooper and Brian Howes (Landrum Publishing, BMI/Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., BMI/Photon Music, BMI/High Buck Music Publishing/EMI Blackwood Music, BMI); Believe and Never Surrender written by John L. Cooper and Dave Bassett (Landrum Publishing, BMI/Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., BMI/Photon Music, BMI/Two of Everything Music, ASCAP/WB Music Corp., ASCAP). Produced by Howard BensonRecorded by Mike Plotnikoff Mixed by Chris Lord-Alge Assistant Engineers: Keith Armstrong, Nik KarpenAdditional Mix Engineers: Brad Townsend, Andrew SchubertDigital Editing: Paul DecarliAdditional Engineering: Hatsukazu Inagaki Guitar Tech: Marc VangoolDrum Tech: Jon Nicholson @ Drum FetishRecorded at Bay 7 Studios, Valley Village, and Sparky

Dark Studio, Calabasas, CAMixed at Mix LATechnical Assistance: Chris ConcepcionKeyboard programming and string arrangements: Korey CooperAdditional string arrangements by John L. CooperViolin on “Awake And Alive”, “Forgiven”, “Lucy”, & “Would It Matter” by Jonathan ChuAdditional keyboards: Howard BensonAdditional post-production editing by Benjamin Judah KasicaExecutive Producer: Zachary KelmA&R Direction: Andy KarpA&R Administration: Anne DeClementeMastered by Ted Jensen @ Sterling Sound, New York, NYMarketing Direction: Anthony DeliaArt Direction & Design: Mark Obriski Art Manager: Kristie Borgmann Photography: David MolnarHair & Makeup: Christin CookStylist: Emily SistrunkLegal: Todd B. Rubenstein, Esq.Management: Zachary Kelm for Q Management Group, LLCPO Box 273, Franklin, TN 37065www.qmanagementgroup.com

© 2009 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States

and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United

States. All Rights Reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. 520970-6

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SKILLET WOULD LIKE TO THANK: Q Management Group, Zach & Velvet Kelm, The Media Collective, Andy Karp for believing in us! Lyor Cohen, Craig Kallman, Julie Greenwald, Livia Tortella, Pete Ganbarg, Andrea Ganis, Sheila Richman, Dane Venable, Anthony Delia, Lea Pisacane, Ron Poore, Christina Kotsamanidis, Kelly McWilliam, Larry Alessandrini, Scott Brothman, Mark Obriski, Kristie Borgmann, Michael Kushner, Megan Joyce, Anne DeClemente, Craig Rosen, David Saslow, Phil Botti, Jason Pleskow, Adam Abramson, Katie Brown, Torsten Luth, Leslie Cooper, Vicky Camera, Kevin Weaver & all our friends at WMG/Atlantic Records, Jeff Moseley, Dan Michaels, John Vanderveen & everyone at INO Records, John Fry, Jody Stephens, Aislynn Rappe, Elizabeth Montgomery & everyone at Ardent Records, Warner-Chappell Publishing, Photon Publishing, Jeff Roberts & Associates – thanks for all your hard work!, APA, Kirke Martin & everyone at Martin, Allbee and Associates, Todd Rubenstein, Daniel Weiss, Esq., Alex Biedermann and everyone at Bienstock & Michael, P.C., Brandon Bourque, Howard Benson, Chris Lord-Alge, Ted Jensen, Tammy & David Molnar, Ron Zeelens, Brian Howes, Donna Del Sesto, Beverly Fowler & Jack Higginbotham & PRS Guitars, Tim Mckee & Mesa Boogie, Garrison & DW Drums, Ben Davis & Marco & Vic Firth, Bobby Boos & Sabian cymbals, Traben basses, Doug Leavy & Westone, Sennheiser, GHS strings, Vox Amps, Steve Nance & Integrity Lighting, Andy Vandette, Jeff Becker & Kotis Design, Brenton & Jonathan Pharr of Online Revolution Design, Mark Weiss & everyone at Artist Arena, the AMAZING Skillet crew: Scotty and Judy Rock, Sean Geyer, Derek Toews (derecooda), Mr. Dan Turnage, Cale Wetstein, Mark Flannery, Nasty nasty Nate, Greencard, Tate Olsen, Jonathan and Bethany Chu, Phil Bledsoe, Seth Daniel, Tina Christian, Ed Pratt, Pineapple, Christine Jakubik, Hurricane, Davey Rieley, Skies Fall Productions, the Oats, Terry Ritz, Daniel Smallbone, Naomi Scott, Stuart Karmatz, Mitch Levine, Grant & Lois Garner, Aaron Kinssies, Decyfer Down, Disciple, Thousand Foot Krutch, Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin, Flyleaf, The Spark, Living Light Christian Church, Trefor Jones, Ian Gerrard, Gary & Karen Rudd, John & Kim Lalgee, Tim & Carol Pingitore, Don and Carol Dejno, Chris and Ro Marvin, and to all the promoters & Panheads that have faithfully supported us throughout the years!

JOHN AND KOREY WOULD LIKE TO THANK: Jesus, for the reality of your presence with us and your great salvation, Alexandria and Xavier Cooper - our greatest joy, our best work and our biggest fans: thanks for sharing us with the masses. We love you. Zach our manager and “ambassador of Quan!” and his fantastic wife Velvet who always puts up with our demands of her husband, Quinn and Zander Kelm, Our Skillet touring Crew - we love and appreciate you all - faithfully rocking it every single night, Scotty and Judy Rock - absolutely couldn’t do this without your talents and dedication - we love you and look forward to meeting the little baby rock, Jenny - you are a joy and we are happy to be a small part of all that God has called you to do and be, Ben - you are such a gifted guy with such a soft heart for God. It’s been a crazy 8 year journey and we look forward to the season ahead - we love you both so much, our awesome church, John & Kim who keep us anchored and strong, the Lalgee family, Teresa & Jonathan Reynolds and family, Jono and Debs Pingitore and family, Chris and Roro Marvin, Tim and Carol Pingitore for schooling us all in servanthood and consistency, the Pingitore & Cooper families, all the Dejnos and Millie Tate who went to be with our Lord this year, Dorthy Long, Marty & Janelle Gill and family, DJ and Terry White, Freida and Leonard Hubbard, Josh and Lacey Sturm, Randall & Emily Littleton , Pete Ganbarg, Leah Simon, Ron and Sheri Guillams, Dusty and Christine, Lori Peters, Andy Karp, Howard Benson, Brian Howes, Rob & Linda Beckley, Rick and Mary Miller.

BEN WOULD LIKE TO THANK: Jesus Christ for saving me and giving me a purpose, my life is Yours forever, Living Light Church for all the prayers and encouragement while we are home and on the road, John and Paula Kasica for raising me in the Truth, John and Korey for believing in me at a young age, what an amazing opportunity, Preston and Alana Dennis, Jed Kasica, the Bishop Family, John and Lisa Freeborn, John Hardin, Nathan Camp, Joe and Shelly Snyder and your amazing kids, Mike, Megan, Jon and Jason Reuwer, Nick Rad, Matt Stephens, the Oats, Brittany Coffey, David Duffield, Kyle Jolly, Nick Kraeuter, Dan and Selena Hoskins and my amazing home group, Caleb and Laura Oliver.

JEN WOULD LIKE TO THANK: I would firstly like to thank God, I owe all that I am to him. My mum and Dad (Mike and Carole Ledger) - You’re the greatest parents! Thanks for always being 100% supportive and encouraging. I couldn’t do this without you. My awesome big bros Martin and David – you’re just plain cool. My wonderful sister and best friend, Marie. Thanks to Chris and Ro for believing in me and being there for me. And thanks to John and Korey for taking the chance. You are so caring and giving and I love you all so much. Thanks to Matt Ling and to all of Living Rock Church Coventry, you have all been so supportive. Living Light Church and Living Light School of Worship. My friends back home, Alison Ellie, Sarah H. And thanks to the friends I’ve made here in America - Tina, Sarah S, Sarah H, Judy, Brittany, Lauren Barlow. Thanks to Garrison – D.W. drums, Bobby Boos - Sabian cymbals and Ben Davis- Vic Firth - You guys have been great.