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The Hearts Of Men

from Nightlight by Ben Erling

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There was a terrible tragedy that happened to a family I knew and it was so horrific that the thought of trying to understand how someone could even be capable of what occurred left me without hope for humanity. I cannot begin to imagine what the survivor of the tragedy goes through each day.

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There’s no way to explain
the madness of desire
causing this much pain
through the waves of fire
a mother and her daughters
faded into smoke
not as lucky, father
lives now without hope

Your entire life is now a single night
Memories shattered, and nothing matters
Pride and purpose, words are worthless
meaning dies, but you’re still alive
Sleepwalk through days and nothing to say
Try and fail again and again
to understand the hearts of men

is it the environment or genetics
that cause such troubled minds
now manic and frenetic
a correctional waste of time
when fate bears down like a train
that's come right off the track
trying to stop it, there's nothing to gain
and you'll never be going back

memories of what it was like back then
dreams of angels holding loved ones high
each day destroys you all over again
waking to silence always makes you cry
when you realize the irony
that you might be able to make it through
if only you had any of your family
but they're gone, and so are you

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from Nightlight, released January 15, 2013

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Ben Erling Fairfield, Connecticut

Unimpressive musician. above average Street Fighter gamer. connoisseur of candles. If you have a passion for mediocre music, you've come to the right place. Artists that I've drawn the largest influence from include Blink182, Ben Folds Five, New Found Glory, NOfX, and AFI. I often write about the darker parts of our nature, but also the bright moments that define us. ... more

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