keep the darkness away

you were there from the start

right when i came apart

you picked me up and helped me find

all i left behind

i was bloodied and beat

i couldn't stand on my feet

and i stared into the blackened morning sky

wondering why

how could you see all that i could be

when i stood there naked and torn?

you're the only one that never thought to run

though i flood you with poison and scorn

don't know why you stay

but you keep the darkness away

all the world had me down

i tried to swim but i drowned

so i got down on my knees and began to pray

but i heard you say

i know this wasn't your plan