Lyrics
There's a boy that I once knew
Introduction to a boy from the speaker's past
He lived his life in pain
The boy experienced a life filled with suffering
Everyone thought he had it all
Perceived external success, but the reality is hidden
But no one knows the truth
The true struggles of the boy are unknown to others
Anger and hate so deep inside
Deep-seated anger and hate within the boy
Waiting for their chance...
Negative emotions waiting for an opportunity to surface
A boy with no control looking down at a cold steel chamber
Boy lacking control, facing a potentially lethal situation
Mercy at last
Hope for mercy or relief from the pain
Darkness comes on so strong
Intense darkness surrounds the boy
His world gets painted black
His world is overwhelmed by despair
The frail boy collapsed
The boy's fragile state leads to a collapse
The fight is done
Symbolic end of a struggle or conflict
Just one thing left to do
Only one action remains for the boy
One technicality
A legal or procedural detail complicating the situation
Face to face with death
A face-to-face encounter with death
There's finally someone who cares
Someone finally showing concern for the boy
Darkness comes on so strong
Reiteration of the overwhelming darkness
His world gets painted black
Continuation of the boy's world turning dark
The frail boy collapsed
Reiteration of the boy's collapse and vulnerability
The fight is done
Confirmation that the struggle or conflict has concluded
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