: John Cooper wrote the song after receiving a letter from a fan in Russia who struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts, but found hope through Skillet's music.
: The lyrics focus on finding light in darkness, the determination to start over, and the personal choice to fight for one's life. Skillet - I Want To Live [Official Audio]
: It features driving "crunchy" guitar tones, a soaring solo by Seth Morrison , and complex rhythmic subdivisions in the drumming. : John Cooper wrote the song after receiving
: It is classified across several genres, including Christian metal , hard rock , and symphonic rock . The Meaning Behind the Music the determination to start over