I See a Darkness

Well, you're my friend, and can you see?

Many times, we've been out drinking;

Many times we shared our thoughts.

But did you ever, ever notice, the kind of thoughts I got?

Well, you know I have a love; a love for everyone I know.

And you know I have a drive, to live I won't let go.

But can you see its opposition, comes rising up sometimes?

That its dreadful imposition, comes blacking in my mind?

And then I see a darkness,

And then I see a darkness,

And then I see a darkness,

And then I see a darkness.

Did you know how much I love you?

Its a hope that somehow you,

Can save me from this darkness.

Well, I hope that someday buddy

We have peace in our lives;

Together or apart,

Alone or with our wives,

And we can stop our whoring,

And pull the smiles inside,

And light it up forever,

And never go to sleep.

My best unbeaten brother,

This isn't all I see.

Oh no, I see a darkness.

Oh no, I see a darkness.

(Oh) no, I see a darkness.

Oh no, I see a darkness.

Did you know how much I love you?

Its a hope that somehow you,

Can save me from this darkness.

• Artist:Bonnie 'Prince' Billy
• Album:I See a Darkness