Let myself out to see if something's alive.
Staring it down; I cannot see in the dark.
Stalking me now, I know there's nowhere to run.
Gave myself up to see if something's alive.
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Let them all in to see if they'll understand.
Hold myself back; I cannot stay in the dark.
Leaving them out to see if something's still there.
Gave them all up to see if anyone cares.

Going to far, I don't know what I have done.
Leading them out into the dark one by one.
Growing alone, they've been consumed by their fears.
Holding my own, I should have left many years ago.