Dear Mister Darkness
Emergence from Shadows: Behind The Machine's Reflection on Defeating Darkness
Lyrics
Dear mister darkness
Expressing a personal address to darkness as if it has lost its direction or purpose.
I think you lost your way
Suggesting that darkness has deviated from its intended path.
you brought your worst and won the war
Acknowledging that darkness has caused harm but questioning the cost it has to bear.
what is your price to pay?
Raising the question of what consequences darkness will face for its actions.
Dear mister darkness
Reiterating the misdirection of darkness and emphasizing the depletion of its choices.
your options are all gone
Indicating that darkness has exhausted all possibilities for further negative actions.
there's no more bridges left to burn
Stating that there are no more relationships or opportunities left to destroy.
and still our lives go on
Despite the challenges imposed by darkness, life continues for others.
Dear mr darkness
Addressing darkness with the observation that its defenses are collapsing.
your walls are coming down
Depicting darkness as the losing side, with the speaker rejecting its presence.
they show you as the losing one
Expressing a collective desire for darkness to be absent from their lives.
and we don't want you here around
Conveying the idea that darkness's time of influence is diminishing, and it is not noticed by others.
Dear mr darkness
Reiterating the dwindling time and impact of darkness.
your time is running out
Describing the end of darkness's deceptive and evasive actions.
your shadowdance has come and gone
Noting that darkness's influence, like a dance, is transient and unremarkable.
and noone sees you in the crowd
Highlighting the insignificance of darkness in the eyes of the people.
the dreamers still have hope for us
Positivity expressed as dreamers still hold hope despite the darkness.
the liars find the truth
Contrasting the dreamers, implying that dishonesty is exposed, and truth prevails.
the victors are the ones to trust
Endorsing those who have overcome challenges and proved trustworthy.
they gave up on their youth
Commending those who matured by giving up youthful follies.
the beggars found their golden dreams
Suggesting that those in need have found success or fulfillment.
the fakers failed at last
Implying that pretenders or deceivers have faced ultimate failure.
the last news on the tv-screen has faded in the past
Referencing the fading relevance of sensational news in the past.
Dear mr darkness
Empathizing with darkness, acknowledging its sense of betrayal.
I know you feel betrayed
Recognizing darkness's sacrifice and the subsequent loss without lasting memories.
you gave it all and felt the fall
Acknowledging the downfall experienced by darkness despite its efforts.
not even your memories stayed
Highlighting the ephemeral nature of darkness's impact on memories.
Dear mr darkness
Revisiting darkness after its decline, signaling a new beginning for others.
now it's our break of day
Declaring a new era marked by the dawn, symbolizing hope and renewal.
we'll find the strenght to build again
Expressing determination to rebuild and the strength gained from overcoming darkness.
we learned to see the way
Reflecting on the acquired ability to navigate life's challenges.
the dreamers still have hope for us
Repeating the theme of hope among those who dream of a better future.
the liars find the truth
Reiterating the contrast between deception and the revelation of truth.
the victors are the ones to trust
Affirming trust in those who have overcome difficulties and emerged victorious.
they gave up on their youth
Praising the maturity gained by relinquishing youthful naivety.
the beggars found their golden dreams
Indicating that even those in dire situations have found success or fulfillment.
the fakers failed at last
Stressing the ultimate failure faced by those who pretended or deceived.
the last news on the tv-screen has faded in the past
Reflecting on the fading impact of sensational news, suggesting a move beyond past issues.
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