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[Intro – whispered]
Ohhh...
It’s not just you in control...
(Haunted laughter)
You reach into the dark... and something reaches back...
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[Verse 1]
I wore the shadows like a crown (ohhh)
Pulled power from the underground
Told myself I knew the cost
But every step, another piece was lost
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[Pre-Chorus]
Yeah, I lit the flame in the cold
Thought I was brave — thought I was bold
But now the whispers know my name
And nothing feels the same...
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[Chorus]
When you use the darkness — the darkness uses you
Ohhh, it creeps inside the cracks you never knew
It listens when you lie
It watches when you cry
You can't pretend you're clean when you're painted black and blue
‘Cause when you use the darkness — the darkness uses you...
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[Verse 2]
It gave me strength, it gave me fire
Fed my rage, built my empire
But every throne of ash will fall
And every shadow takes its toll...
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[Pre-Chorus]
Yeah, I danced with ghosts in the rain
Tried to wash out all the pain
But they carved their names in me
And now I barely see...
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[Chorus]
When you use the darkness — the darkness uses you
Ohhh, it whispers in the things you thought were true
It waits behind your eyes
It sings in your disguise
You can't run from what you summoned when it answers through and through
‘Cause when you use the darkness — the darkness uses you...
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[Bridge – echoing vocals, low and rising]
You can’t bargain with the night
Can't outrun what’s in your mind
Ohhh, no place to hide...
(No place... no time...)
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[Final Chorus – powerful and haunting]
When you use the darkness — the darkness uses you
Ohhh, it knows the secrets buried deep in you
You thought you had control
But it’s taken hold
It turns the mirror black — and shows what’s always true...
When you use the darkness — the darkness uses you...
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[Outro – fading into soft hums, low whispers]
Ahhh... ohhh...
The darkness knows you now...
And it doesn’t let go...
Dayzzz
