[Verse 1] The darkness slowly turned to dawn The stars began to fade The night that once had sheltered me Now offered little aid The marsh still called me home once more Though every step brought pain I walked the only path I'd known A fading shadow in the rain [Chorus] Now I understand What I could never see The light beyond the ancient trees Was never taunting me It simply shone For those who stood together through the night While I remained an outcast Alone outside the light [Verse 2] The fire wasn't what I feared Nor voices raised in song It was the bond they shared as one I'd searched for all along I saw their strength as something cursed Their joy as something wrong Yet all I ever truly sought Was somewhere to belong [Chorus] Now I understand What I could never see The light beyond the ancient trees Was never taunting me It simply shone For those who stood together through the night While I remained an outcast Alone outside the light [Bridge] It wasn't stone It wasn't song It wasn't fire's light It was the love they shared as one That haunted me at night And though my path now nears its end One truth remained for me The peace I sought beyond my world Was never meant to be [Chorus] Now I understand What I could never see The light beyond the ancient trees Was never taunting me It simply shone For those who stood together through the night While I remained an outcast Alone outside the light [Verse 3] No anger now consumes my heart No hatred left inside Just the quiet morning light To meet me as I die The light beyond the trees Still calls to hearts but not to mine But the voices that are rising now Can sing in peace this time [Chorus] Now I understand What I could never see The light beyond the ancient trees Was never taunting me It simply shone For those who stood together through the night While I remained an outcast Alone outside the light [Chorus] Now I understand What I could never see The light beyond the ancient trees Was never taunting me It simply shone For those who stood together through the night While I remained an outcast Alone outside the light Alone outside the light Alone outside the light
