I was the light
I was the quiet heart
I was the place we used to dwell
And when the cold would tear your life apart,
I was the warmth that you had felt

What have I become?
Thoughts like shadows swelling through my mind
What have I become?
Something else inside

It's driving nails into my soul
Angels from my door
Driving nails into my soul
Something inside

I was the blood inside you broken heart
I was the stone that you had held

I close my eyes
Search for you
Retracing every step


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Driving Nails Lyrics as written by Ryan Clark

Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing

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    This song has been an apt description of my struggle with my feelings towards someone who hurt my wife. Ever since what happened, I have felt a wound in my heart, and a darkness when I think about this person. I've often likened it to when Frodo was stabbed by the ring wraith, and it left it's poison in his heart. Listening to this song brings me some solace as I try to forgive and move on.

    Blinocacon April 10, 2015   Link

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