Baby, I can't be illustrated, it wasn't there before I look around, I feel so much pain, don't wanna feel it no more, no I walk the streets alone at night, and nobody knows That in my heart something just ain't right, I hope because it's sure That I can get tired of being strong, I start to think I'm wrong It's always darkest before the dawn To stop the thoughts growing in my mind, I need a little insight The hardest part of every day is struggling at night And I get tired of being strong, but I try to keep moving on It's always darkest before the dawn Friends, they try to tell me, I'll get through alright I need solidarity, especially tonight Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Walk the crowded streets at night, watching people's shows In my heart something just ain't right, it's collecting woes One thing you gotta know, it's time to shine a light The hardest part of every day is struggling at night I know I can be strong, show the world they're wrong It's always darkest before the dawn Oh, I know I can be strong, you'll see that I'm not wrong It's always darkest before the dawn Come on, son It's always darkest before the dawn *