Something's there in my brain
Not sure what it's all about
It's like an ugly stain
That nothing will wash out
It never goes away
It's right here today
I wish I had it better under control
I wish I could bleed it out of my soul
I don't know what to make
Of the dark side of me
How many hearts will I break
With the dark side of me
I do my best to hide
But it's never easy to do
Too much torment inside
It only ever seems to accrue
I hope to one day get clear
And love the one's I hold so dear
I want so bad to change
It's in my plans long-range
Did I behave so bad
Do I deserve your scorn
That really makes me so mad
Pricks my heart like a thorn
How can I find your good grace
What part of me should I erase
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