Heart of Darkness
Benjamin James Lyrics
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In the heart of darkness, out from the abyss
As a light that blinds my eyes
Now as a kiss, from sorrow to bliss
In the morning I may rise
But at night I descend, in search of heaven
From my veiled in misty mind
Where I am broken, there i'll see again
Where there are dreary streets come dance with me
And like blooming seeds from dark we'll reach
We'll sing out loud to the orphaned now
And make a holy sound with our dirty mouths
They speak a language on the heights
Like the sound of silence, or a blinding brightness
But not a hymn nor sound nor cry
Not but a kiss names the God of heaven
So I seek that inner flame to know that kindness
And to see that goodness
And like keys my deepest pains
Unlock the heavens, though I am ragged from them
Where there are dreary streets come dance with me
And like blooming seeds from dark we'll reach
We'll sing out loud to the orphaned now
And make a holy sound with our dirty mouths
I want you
The song "Heart of Darkness" by Benjamin James is a deeply introspective piece that explores themes of personal transformation and the search for meaning in the midst of suffering. The lyrics suggest that the singer has journeyed to the "heart of darkness," a place of despair and pain, in order to find healing and renewal. The opening lines describe how sleep and healing come in this dark place, "out from the abyss." The darkness becomes a metaphor for a spiritual wilderness, a place of solitude and introspection where the singer is stripped of all pretense and forced to confront their deepest fears and desires.
As the song progresses, the lyrics suggest that this journey into the heart of darkness has brought the singer closer to an understanding of the divine. The darkness is described as a "veiled in misty mind" where the singer is broken, but from which they will "see again." The singer seeks to know the God of heaven, but suggests that this knowledge will not come from a hymn, a sound, or a cry, but rather from the intimacy of a kiss. This kiss represents a union with the divine, a merging of the self with the ultimate reality.
The song concludes with an invitation to dance in the "dreary streets," to reach for beauty and transcendence even in the midst of suffering. The singer suggests that this is where one can find healing, transformation, and a sense of purpose. The final words of the song, "I want you," further emphasize the importance of connection and intimacy in the spiritual journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleep and healing comes
Through the darkness, I find peace and comfort.
In the heart of darkness, out from the abyss
In the midst of despair, I find solace and hope.
As a light that blinds my eyes
The brightness of hope can be overwhelming.
Now as a kiss, from sorrow to bliss
Hope can transform pain into happiness.
In the morning I may rise
I am hopeful for a new day.
But at night I descend, in search of heaven
I seek comfort and hope in the darkness.
From my veiled in misty mind
My thoughts are clouded with uncertainty.
Where I am broken, there i'll see again
Through pain and brokenness, I can find hope and healing.
Where there are dreary streets come dance with me
Join me in finding joy in difficult times.
And like blooming seeds from dark we'll reach
We can grow and flourish in the midst of darkness.
We'll sing out loud to the orphaned now
We will give hope to those who have none.
And make a holy sound with our dirty mouths
Our words can bring light and life even when we are broken.
They speak a language on the heights
Some may have spiritual experiences that I cannot understand.
Like the sound of silence, or a blinding brightness
Their experiences may be overwhelming and difficult to comprehend.
But not a hymn nor sound nor cry
Their experiences are not necessarily audible or visible.
Not but a kiss names the God of heaven
Spiritual experiences can be intimate and personal.
So I seek that inner flame to know that kindness
I hope to find a deeper understanding of spirituality.
And to see that goodness
I want to see the positive impact of spiritual experiences.
And like keys my deepest pains
Pain can be a tool for personal growth.
Unlock the heavens, though I am ragged from them
Even in my brokenness, I hope to find spiritual experiences.
I want you
I desire comfort and companionship in my journey.
Contributed by Elijah S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nataly Osores
Lyrics:
Sleep and healing comes
In the heart of darkness, out from the abyss
As a light that blinds my eyes
Now as a kiss, from sorrow to bliss
In the morning I may rise
But at night I descend, in search of heaven
From my veiled in misty mind
Where I am broken, there i’ll see again
Where there are dreary streets come dance with me
And like blooming seeds from dark we’ll reach
We’ll sing out loud to the orphaned now
And make a holy sound with our dirty mouths
They speak a language on the heights
Like the sound of silence, or a blinding brightness
But not a hymn nor sound nor cry
Not but a kiss names the God of heaven
So I seek that inner flame to know that kindness
And to see that goodness
And like keys my deepest pains
Unlock the heavens, though I am ragged from them
Tamás Fábián
Sleep and healing comes
In the heart of darkness, out from the abyss
As a light that blinds my eyes
Now as a kiss, from sorrow to bliss
In the morning I may rise
But at night I descend, in search of heaven
From my veiled in misty mind
Where I am broken, there i’ll see again
Where there are dreary streets come dance with me
And like blooming seeds from dark we’ll reach
We’ll sing out loud to the orphaned now
And make a holy sound with our dirty mouths
They speak a language on the heights
Like the sound of silence, or a blinding brightness
But not a hymn nor sound nor cry
Not but a kiss names the God of heaven
So I seek that inner flame to know that kindness
And to see that goodness
And like keys my deepest pains
Unlock the heavens, though I am ragged from them
Sebastian Nieto
Sleep and healing comes
In the heart of darkness, out from the abyss
As a light that blinds my eyes
Now as a kiss, from sorrow to bliss
In the morning I may rise
But at night I descend, in search of heaven
From my veiled in misty mind
Where I am broken, there i’ll see again
Where there are dreary streets come dance with me
And like blooming seeds from dark we’ll reach
We’ll sing out loud to the orphaned now
And make a holy sound with our dirty mouths
They speak a language on the heights
Like the sound of silence, or a blinding brightness
But not a hymn nor sound nor cry
Not but a kiss names the God of heaven
So I seek that inner flame to know that kindness
And to see that goodness
And like keys my deepest pains
Unlock the heavens, though I am ragged from them
Forgotten Foods
Sleep and healing comes
In the heart of darkness, out from the abyss
As a light that blinds my eyes
Now as a kiss, from sorrow to bliss
In the morning I may rise
But at night I descend, in search of heaven
From my veiled in misty mind
Where I am broken, there i’ll see again
Where there are dreary streets come dance with me
And like blooming seeds from dark we’ll reach
We’ll sing out loud to the orphaned now
And make a holy sound with our dirty mouths
They speak a language on the heights
Like the sound of silence, or a blinding brightness
But not a hymn nor sound nor cry
Not but a kiss names the God of heaven
So I seek that inner flame to know that kindness
And to see that goodness
And like keys my deepest pains
Unlock the heavens, though I am ragged from them
Romantis Anon
Sleep and healing comes
In the heart of darkness, out from the abyss
As a light that blinds my eyes
Now as a kiss, from sorrow to bliss
In the morning I may rise
But at night I descend, in search of heaven
From my veiled in misty mind
Where I am broken, there i'll see again
Where there are dreary streets come dance with me
And like blooming seeds from dark we'll reach
We'll sing out loud to the orphaned now
And make a holy sound with our dirty mouths
They speak a language on the heights
Like the sound of silence, or a blinding brightness
But not a hymn nor sound nor cry
Not but a kiss names the God of heaven
So I seek that inner flame to know that kindness
And to see that goodness
And like keys my deepest pains
Unlock the heavens, though I am ragged from them
Where there are dreary streets come dance with me
And like blooming seeds from dark we'll reach
We'll sing out loud to the orphaned now
And make a holy sound with our dirty mouths
I want you
Nataly Osores
Lyrics:
Sleep and healing comes
In the heart of darkness, out from the abyss
As a light that blinds my eyes
Now as a kiss, from sorrow to bliss
In the morning I may rise
But at night I descend, in search of heaven
From my veiled in misty mind
Where I am broken, there i’ll see again
Where there are dreary streets come dance with me
And like blooming seeds from dark we’ll reach
We’ll sing out loud to the orphaned now
And make a holy sound with our dirty mouths
They speak a language on the heights
Like the sound of silence, or a blinding brightness
But not a hymn nor sound nor cry
Not but a kiss names the God of heaven
So I seek that inner flame to know that kindness
And to see that goodness
And like keys my deepest pains
Unlock the heavens, though I am ragged from them
Jasmin.
OMG thank you! I was looking for the lyrics on the internet, but couldn't find it.
LOUDMOUTH
It still blows my mind that this song is as little-known as it seems to be. It is nearly perfect by my estimation. I have to imagine God loves it.
Kristyn
Your music is beautiful. I can see and feel god more and more through your music. Your music deserves more recognition. You have a true gift and I hope you never stop making music. God bless you ❤️
N J
What a beautiful and breathtaking song.
♡ ᵃᵐᵇᵉʳ ♡
Ikr??
LeeAnn Meitzen
"Make a holy sound with a dirty mouth" -- I love that.
Jimin Got Not Jams
this is masterpiece!!the lyric,song,and vibe its perfect.i love john deep voice,it suit with yours,and suit the song
jaeda.traore
I'm so glad I randomly discovered you guys , my connection to this song is just oh gosh
Jamimmy Ribeiro
This song is just SO SO GOOD! Forever thankful to Spotify's Discover Weekly playlist for recommending me that ahah <3