The day everything meant nothing and all the world's darkness poured into me Bring on the hate in all its glory and let it do what it will with me Nothing really lasts forever except the memory of betrayal, the ache of emotions severed, the lonely numbness of denial So, welcome the pain Thrive on it The cruel chemistry One man's heaven is another man's hell Do not put your trust in anyone Or watch it die like a flame As love and blood soak the snow you wrestle with where to lay the blame My life knocked a few words Comfort from grief Whispering to me of my mistakes Pain is weakness leaving the body We must take the bitter with the bitter Even if we choke as we swallow The most valuable lessons are always hardest And as pain flees, new strength must follow