What is darkness what is the thing we all wanna fight this creature we all want to vanquish this phantom, ghost, or demon we try so hard to exercise but who always returns for a reprise Yet again, we still fight and fight and fight some more Like newbie stuck on level 4 We try so hard, believing that's nothing more than the first boss In truths it's something much, much worse What you believe is the big bad i s merely a speck compared to true darkness A pitch black realm where not even the brightest light can guide you A realm so scary your nightmares pale in comparison So sad you tears will never be enough So overwhelming that you'll fall to your knees and never be able to get up Where you inner demons become downright behemoths Where dreams go to die and to be forgotten Where sleep is non-existent Where death, sorrow, anger, anguish, and fear reign supreme with no challenger in existence capable of taking their thrown That is true darkness A beast so powerful and terrifying, not even excalibur, will help you And for those who think that the darkness is your friend, you'll soon find out your only its pawn For this beast is no mere creature. It's a concept, a curse, an emotion but worst of all, it is Us