[Verse 1] Mother why is it you crying? Is it from the television? Yeah I know there's people dying But it ain't your decision No they wouldn't ever listen No they wouldn't let them be This is the year of our savior Two thousand and misery [Chorus] Darkness, take me away Darkness, show me where to run Darkness, take me away Darkness, show me where to run [Verse 2] Please just try to fall asleep Please just try to find the light Darkness, take me off my feet Lift me until I'm out of sight Yeah, I'm telling you mother, times will change Until then… [Chorus] Darkness, take me away Darkness, show me where to run Darkness, take me away Darkness, show me where to run [Bridge] And we wait outside, holding on to love The peace we need is deep within but covered by the blood Yeah they sold us something but it ain't peace And it makes no sense to me But this freedom, they gave us, this really isn't free, hey [Chorus] Darkness, take me away Darkness, show me where to run Darkness, take me away Darkness, show me where to run Darkness, take me away Darkness, show me where to run Darkness, take me away