I didn't see the darkness as it came
Rushing like a wave all over me
One second there was sun, the next there was none
I didn't feel the pressure on my back
Like a vampire breathing down my neck
Chasing me away from you and everything I ever loved
I never meant to let you down but
I'll never let them take me now
The dream is dust, the deed is done
And I've got my hands around the gun
I never meant to play this part
And I never meant to break your heart
But, here in the shadows we decide
Either we're dead or we survive
I think you're getting close to seeing now
It's you and me against everybody else
And I don't wanna doubt that you wont make a sound
And I could pretend I was sorry
Yeah and I could pretend that it hurt so bad
But, everything I did; I'd do it all again (I'd do it all again!)
I never meant to let you down but
I'll never let them take me now
The dream is dust, the deed is done
And I've got my hands around the gun
I never meant to play this part
And I never meant to break your heart
But, here in the shadows we decide
Either we're dead or we survive
I've got a darkness deep inside
But, here in the shadows, I'm alive
So, if you're looking for me just look straight down
It's here in the shadows I'll be found
I never meant to let you down
But, I'll never let them take me now
Here in the shadows we decide
Either we're dead or we survive
I never meant to let you down but
I'll never let them take me now
The dream is dust, the deed is done
And I've got my hands around the gun
I never meant to play this part
And I never meant to break your heart
But, here in the shadows we decide
Either we're dead or we survive