Both as a standalone and as part of the DSOTS album, you can take this lyric as read. As a matter of public record, Jourgensen's drug intake was legendary even in the 1980s. By the late 90s, in his own words, he was grappling with massive addiction issues and had lost almost everything: friends, spouse, money and had nearly died more than once. "Dark Side of the Spoon" is a both funny & sad title for an album made by a musical genius who was losing the plot; and this song is a message to his fans & friends saying he knows it. It's painful to listen to so I'm glad the "Keith Richards of industrial metals" wised up and cleaned up. Well done sir.
Lately I've been staring at the clouds
Alive with beauty
Reflecting all that I live
And I can't help but wonder
When will they fade away?
Fearing the dark may come my way
Turning day back into the dreary night
Where clouds I'll never see
I will stare till I can see no more
With dark approaching
I'm longing for answers to
These questions that I pose
When will they fade away?
Fearing the dark may come my way
Turning day back into the dreary night
Where clouds I'll never see
Though outside it's dark and toxic
I'll try not to be afraid
Cause the stars burn brightly
With hope you give, my love
Their bright lights shine
Like beacons in the sky
Guiding me far from this place
Glowing knives cut right through this darkened sky
Till all that's good refills my gaze
Alive with beauty
Reflecting all that I live
And I can't help but wonder
When will they fade away?
Fearing the dark may come my way
Turning day back into the dreary night
Where clouds I'll never see
I will stare till I can see no more
With dark approaching
I'm longing for answers to
These questions that I pose
When will they fade away?
Fearing the dark may come my way
Turning day back into the dreary night
Where clouds I'll never see
Though outside it's dark and toxic
I'll try not to be afraid
Cause the stars burn brightly
With hope you give, my love
Their bright lights shine
Like beacons in the sky
Guiding me far from this place
Glowing knives cut right through this darkened sky
Till all that's good refills my gaze
Lyrics submitted by alexuninspired
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actually... no.<br /> <br /> dan himself said he doesnt like talking about religion/faith and that "ppl need to keep that shit to themselves"