in the darkness

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This last year has been difficult for many of us. Here or there in our lives, we stumble into dark places. This song is about a constant struggle with depression--about acknowledging the darkness, shaking its hand and saying, "Yes, you too are a part of me and I need you."

how many times do i have to tell you
don't look over your shoulder
i'm not behind you anymore
I'll do or die
but I didn't, and you made it very clear
there's nothing worth dying in you for

fell in the dark and i liked it
like the album The Queen Is Dead
and letting bigmouth strike again;
but I'm Joan of Arc with a walkman
bludgeoned on a hotel bed
the sex was better in the end.

why, father, why, in the darkness
have you turned your back on me
was it something that I said
I haven't tried to release you
from the bonds of a prodigal son
no--no, no more forgiving anyone,

forgiving me--it's done.

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[HomeMoiveMan]

This was so cliche. Another fag with daddy issues, who insists on blaming his father (the darkness) for everything. How original. :/ I'm sure you had a better childhood than most. Get over it.

[matthewwoolfrey]

@HomeMoiveMan If you've read "fag with daddy issues" in this, then perhaps they are your own. In the stanza I assume you are referring to, I'm speaking as Christ did on the cross to God; not my biological father. I certainly don't require people to like what I do and typically I enjoy an intelligent negative comment which helps to maintain my humility and sense of humor about myself; yours, however, will offend people who read it and I think that speaks poorly of your character. much love, matt

[steeldrago73]

@matthewwoolfrey hahahahahahahahaha! thank you for a wonderful and intelligent response to a hateful comment that does not grow more hate.

[WillowDove40]

Awesome work!! I love you!!

[annie46664]

Oh my dear Matthew ~ what an artistic performance & exposure of your precious, oft' hurt & tormented soul. You so don't deserve any of that, but then, NOBODY deserves suffering ~ even God claims this (not in the heavily MANipulated Bible though of course! There, the MANipulative $ods make Him out to be some evil, wicked, vindictive bastard ~ which He's NOT!) ~ He ADORES YOU & even me too! :)

Everything in life happens for a reason ~ we'll all have the opportunity to discover our own one day.

[KarenEng]

Very creative songwriting, performance and video! You are very talented! :)

[macavitymacavity]

@arklightbabybear Ditto! You really hit the nail on the head there!

[macavitymacavity]

AWESOME, Matthew! LOVE the striking visuals! It's so GREAT to see you expanding more artiscally with your videos! It's such a given with you and your many amazing creative talents. All I can say is, more, More MORE!!!

[depfox]

Great video Matthew

[1975jstin]

Hey Matt! Robby told me you had a new album out. I am looking forward to hearing it man. It's been ages hope all is good. You sound great.. I have always loved your music.

peace man and have a happt t-giving!

justin