i feel all alone in this great crowd
loneliness wraps my heart like a shroud
it's been a long time since i had a friend
for how long can i smile and pretend

darkness encroaches my soul like a mist
and punches my spirit like a clenched fist
there is nothing but darkness in my heart
the feeling of emptiness is tearing me apart

many times i've tried to tame this beast
tried to exorcise this evil like a priest
each time i have failed miserably
strengthening the beast considerably

i can not keep fighting this losing battle
my hand is weak and my heart is brittle
years of heartbreak have taken their toll
it has killed my spirit and crushed my soul

now it is clear to me what i must do
it's no easy task, but do it, i have to
there is only one way to guarantee success
that is to **** the body the demons possess