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Uploaded on Jan 9, 2010

Well, you're my friend, (that's what you told me)
And can you see (what's inside of me)
Many times we've been out drinking
And many times we've shared our thoughts
But did you ever, ever notice, the kind of thoughts I got
Well you know I have a love, a love for everyone I know
And you know I have a drive to live I won't let go
But can you see it's opposition, comes arising up sometimes
That it's dreadful antiposition, comes blacking in my mind

And then I see a darkness
And then I see a darkness
And then I see a darkness
And then I see a darkness
And did you know how much I love you
Is a hope that somehow you, you
Can save me from this darkness

Well I hope that someday buddy
We have peace in our lives
Together or apart
Alone or with our wives
And we can stop our whoring
And pull the smiles inside
And light it up forever
And never go to sleep
My best unbeaten brother
This isn't all I see

Oh no, I see a darkness
Oh no, I see a darkness
Oh no, I see a darkness
Oh no, I see a darkness
And did you know how much I love you
Is a hope that somehow you, you
Can save me from this darkness

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  • Shooter51x

    Every time I listen a Johnny Cash cover I love it, then I go and find the original and love it even more.

    Beautiful song.

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  • eratosthanes

    Well, you're my friend!!

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  • Kent Jones

    Ive heard that too... That its about a bum down on his luck,... I totally disagree with that interpretation. Its about anyones potential to be down on their luck and anyones potential to rise out of it... Whether money changes hands in this endeavour, I dont think the song makes any suggestions.

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  • Kent Jones

    I really like the bass and drums in this version... Something raw and sincere that really brings out the full meaning of Bonnie's always meaningful vocals...

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  • flal186

    I always listen to this album when i'm going through an episode of depression. I've always appropriated the meaning of this song to be about depression, i'd be interested to hear what others think. I've seen folks in the comments say it was about manic-depression specifically or about a guy trying to get someone to lend him money when he's in trouble.

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  • Pedro Cano

    I usually like Johnny Cash's version of songs way better but on this one I will have to admit both I genuinely love.

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  • Alphonse Bocelli

    I buried my uncle to this song (the song was not played at the funeral, it was just rattling around my head). I'd first heard of it a few days before he died. Every time i hear it now i can feel that wooden box on my shoulder.

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  • AllioneEtR

    I can link my personality directly to these words and also to those remaining unsaid.

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  • landondonovanify

    that awkward moment when you're wrong

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  • neira84

    This is The originaliteit

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  • CrlTiKaI
    Hello darkness, an old friend. I grew up with you, It seems you have a message to send. I know I am not stronger than you, nor you to me. But we are both part of this Sodom, and I am just like you, you see. I hope some day this dark figure in you can be old news, and I can finally meet your face. Life is full of darkness, but someday it will all end, this chase. I see a darkness, I tend to overcome you someday. I see a darkness, and someday, it will all decay. ~ Me. (Inspired by this song).
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