Something Akin to Darkness

[[VERSE 1]] Brother, something akin to darkness Stands between us like an ancient wall. I’m afraid it’s becoming immovable Slowing us down to a madd’ning crawl. [[VERSE 2]] There’s more than one way to kill a man Snuff out my spirit, yet keep my body alive. Withdraw your touch like a punishment Give me a stone and tell me to thrive. [[CHORUS]] But I’ve seen beauty emerge from darkness Fireflies, moonlight on the crest of a wave (the crest of wave falling down) Candle brings a face from the shadows Letting us taste what it means to be brave. [[VERSE 3]] Drown me in an ocean of silence Tell me love is nothing to believe in Make me think that we’re all islands, That the playing field is always uneven. [[CHORUS]] But I’ve seen beauty emerge from darkness Fireflies, moonlight on the crest of a wave Candle brings a face from the shadows Letting us feel what it means to be brave. [[BRIDGE]] I’m not God’s gift to many, born from calamity, it’s true, But heaven knows that I might be (might be, might be) God’s gift to you. [[CHORUS]] Yes, I’ve seen beauty emerge from darkness Fireflies, moonlight on the crest of a wave Candle brings a face from the shadows (the shadows, the shadows) Letting us learn what it means to be brave. [[OUTRO]] Yes, I’ve seen beauty emerge from darkness It’s time to learn what it means to be brave. I want beauty to come out of the darkness Teach me what it means to be brave.