Real Darkness

[Verse 1]

Last week, I told my father I lost faith in humankind

If people won't be decent, why hope that they'll be nice?

Not being pessimistic or looking for dark skies

Just think we could do better

My guess is I won't see it in my lifetime

[Chorus]

See, I've always had the upper hand

But that doesn't make me better man

Now I'm overcome by what I can't do

But is it worse to give up than to lose?

[Verse 2]

He said, "I know it looks bad, right now, the world's on fire

Maybe the heat will get us to stand on the same side

I'm not bеing optimistic, just waiting for blue skies

I've been around a whilе, your guess is not yet quite as good as

As good as mine"

[Chorus]

Said I've always had the upper hand

But that never made me a better man

When you're overcome by what you can't do

Remember that it's worse to give up than to lose

[Bridge]

I guess if the world is half-full of real darkness

We all might just sometimes be twice as kind

[Verse 3]

These glasses look familiar, too small now for my eyes

And though an old prescription, they sure make things look nice

I'll keep them in my pocket for days not quite as bright

The sky's a different color, pink, red, and purple

I guess it might be alright this time

[Chorus]

And I always had the upper hand

But that doesn't make me bitter man

Now I'm overcome by what I can't do

But I know now it's worse to give up than to lose