You would never know it,

The constant pain I feel,

Because in the light of day

It almost isn't real.

Sure, I'll play, I'll laugh,

I'll sing some songs,

But that pain is always lurking

Because it's been here all along,

And when the darkness comes

with its all-consuming power,

It slowly takes my soul

Hour by dreadful hour.

But they tell me that I'm strong enough.

They swear that it gets better.

They say, "If you can just hold out

and bear this stormy weather."

They tell me, "You will be happy one day.

All you need do is fight."

But what they seem to forget

Is after each day comes the night.

And so I act along.

I play my part

While this crushing darkness

Slowly breaks my heart.