Dark Side of the Loon Lyrics

I know you know
That I knew about you
And all you been through
And why you act so shrew

I knew the thing's I'd said
Got eaten up in your head
Quicker than a glutton
Eats his bread

I only wanted to get through
I just wanted to help
It pains me oh so much
To always hear you yelp

Cause the pain you bear
And the shackles you wear
I've known them all to well
What's turned our worlds into a living hell
It's chewed us up and left us with a shell

You'd said I couldn't understand
Which is why you pulled away your hand
So you shut me out
You left me deserted
With my emotions dried up in this drought

It's not hard to see
The differences between you and me
We deal with our pains
And walk with our chains

So we're adrift and alone
Like a dog without a bone
And we know nobody wants to hear us moan
It's been this way since the day we've grown

Though it's crazy but it's true
It's the darkest before dawn
You can't appreciate the light
Until you've fought the good fight

You can't know the joys of life
Without experiencing turmoil and strife
Balance in life is key
Push it one way, it'll ruin your day
Your dark shadow will always linger
Watch it move as you pluck your finger
It's a part of you, and a part of me
One day you will surely see

The darkness doesn't live without the light
But without the darkness, you won't have the will to fight
It drives you to fight for control of your emotions
Like a ship battling the stormy oceans

So never give up on yourself
Cause I'll never give up on you
Even though you can be so shrew
I understand more than you ever knew