Darkness Within
Machine Head
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Here in the darkness that I lay Depression heavy in its weigh And how my body aches to leave To sing its final eulogy My sons I love you evermore And though the road beckons once more I see the damage that I've done In search for redemption But I am just a broken man Whose souls cries out to understand How the madness shatters me Upon the stage on bended knee I scream out loud at skies above That answer mute bereft in love I struggle not to fall from grace Or sing the hymns of my disgrace We build cathredrals to our pain Establish monuments to attain Freedom from all of the scars and the sins Lest we drown in the darkness within Mysterys forgotten chords I strum in vain to please the lord But he has never answered me My faith has waned eternally In empty men who pass along The woes of all religions wrong But now the shadowed veil it falls Heed the clarion call So pray to music build a shrine Listen in these desperate times Fill your heart with every note Cherish it and cast afloat Because god is in these clef and tone Salvation is found alone Haunted by its melody Music it will set you free Let it set you free We build cathredrals to our pain Establish monuments to attain Freedom from all of the scars and the sins Lest we drown in the darkness within Music my saviour (save me) We build cathredrals to our pain Establish monuments to attain Freedom from all of the scars and the sins Lest we drown in the darkness within
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Written by: DAVID WAYNE MCCLAIN, PHILIP JOHN DEMMEL, ROBERT CONRAD FLYNN
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11 facts about this song
Song Release"Darkness Within" was released on September 27, 2011, as part of the album called "Unto The Locust" by the American heavy metal band Machine Head.
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Genre ClassificationThough Machine Head is typically classified as a heavy metal band, "Darkness Within" particularly demonstrates their capability to work within the sub-genre of power ballad and incorporates elements of thrash metal.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "Darkness Within" deal with struggles of depression, spirituality, and the healing power of music. Though they lean towards darker themes, they encourage listeners to find solace in music.
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Song CompositionThe song starts with a slow acoustic guitar pattern, but it crescendos into powerful instrumentation and robust vocals by the lead frontman, Robb Flynn.
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Song Ranking"Darkness Within" is often described as one of the standout tracks on "Unto the Locust." The song is well-liked and highly rated among Machine Head fans.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Darkness Within" was filmed in Prague. It portrays a man, presumably Robb Flynn, being led by a mysterious woman through various settings such as a forest, a forgotten church, and a grand estate, often featuring gothic imagery reflecting the song's themes.
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Live Performances"Darkness Within" is a favorite to play live at Machine Head's concerts and gets a strong reaction from fans due to the emotionally charged lyrics and musical arrangement.
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Influence and InspirationFrontman Robb Flynn has mentioned that he drew much of his inspiration for this song from his personal experience with depression and substance abuse, using music as a therapeutic outlet.
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Critical ReceptionCritics generally have positive reviews for "Darkness Within." Some have praised its mix of raw emotion with heavy metal instrumentation, accompanying the deeply personal lyrics.
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Album Position"Darkness Within" is the fifth song on the seven-song album "Unto the Locust." It gives a stylistic shift to the album, making it an important part of the overall narrative and pacing.
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Grammy NominationWhile the song itself was not nominated, the album "Unto The Locust" – which "Darkness Within" is a part of – was nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance in 2012.
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