[Verse 1] Hello darkness, come in slow Sit with me on the floor I left the TV on mute Just to hear my own heart roar Your coat on the chair again Cold sleeves by the door I know that look in the glass You have been here before [Pre-Chorus] And I tried the light But it burned too bright So I let you stay For one more night [Chorus] Hello darkness, stay awhile Hello darkness, make me smile Hold this ache till it goes quiet Hold my hand, don’t start a riot Hello darkness, stay awhile (hello darkness) [Verse 2] The kettle clicked and went still Two cups, one gone dry Your shadow cut through the hall When I passed by I folded up the good news Put it under the sink Tonight I need the hard truth More than I need to think [Pre-Chorus] And I tried the light But it burned too bright So I let you stay For one more night [Chorus] Hello darkness, stay awhile Hello darkness, make me smile Hold this ache till it goes quiet Hold my hand, don’t start a riot Hello darkness, stay awhile (hello darkness) [Bridge] If you know my name Say it plain Not a wound Not a game Just the part I couldn’t face Till you sat down In my place [Final Chorus] Hello darkness, stay awhile Hello darkness, make me smile Hold this ache till it goes quiet Hold my hand, don’t start a riot Hello darkness, stay awhile Hello darkness, stay awhile (hello darkness)
