Why does this darkness feel so black? And why does the black make me feel so blue? A black sun sets across your face, as silently you say Baby don't cry, all in this world is not a lie If I lived these dreams in a world that was true Would I still be here singing these songs to you? These songs, these words are all that I've ever had They cannot fill this void in the heart of man You see a shadow cast, twice the size of my hand Chokes the lifeless throat of this holy land So why don't we end this now, my soul is too tired to speak Our voices tell nothing to this new day's break I have seen it all, show me something new But just give me some hope to put my kerosene heart into For this kingdom is about to fall We can build a new world I know this city leaves you cold Without love's tender hold So triumphant we say It starts today Let the old fall away For the dirt is truly gold In your love's tender hold Your love's tender hold Your love's tender hold Your love's tender hold Your love's tender hold