When Love Goes Dark
Tommy Ashby Lyrics

My redemption is slow burning
My journey towards redemption is gradual and takes time

With no stop signs and no turning
There are no obstacles or detours in my path to redemption

When you got someone who believes they're right
When you have someone who is stubborn in their beliefs

Would you bring knife to a gun fight
Are you willing to bring something inadequate to a situation that requires something more powerful

Your suffering while they're learning
You endure pain or struggle while others are gaining knowledge or experience

When your body is going under
When you are facing physical or emotional decline or defeat

And there's something you gotta find
And there is something important that you need to discover or uncover

When your god is out of thunder
When the power or influence that you relied on is no longer effective

And you're walking on the wire
And you are in a precarious or dangerous situation

Hold on tight to your heart
Preserve and protect your emotions and vulnerability

Your secrets are worth hiding
Your personal truths and hidden aspects of yourself have value

We're living in a wasteland honey
Our society or current circumstances are devoid of meaning or value

when you cover it in money it gets so exciting
When you use wealth to conceal the truth, it becomes thrilling or enticing

When you know something doesn't feel quite
When you have a sense that something is not right

Could you tell a little white lie?
Would you be willing to deceive or manipulate by telling a small, harmless lie?

It's just half a heart, don't tell me that's too far
It's only a partial commitment or emotional investment, don't argue that it's too extreme

Are you so certain?
Are you completely convinced or sure?

Of the people you are loving
Of the individuals you are choosing to have affection for

Are you always going to trust them?
Will you consistently have confidence and faith in them?

Is their sanctuary a sin?
Is their place of refuge or safety morally wrong?