Black Stains

I hope one day the sun will shine again
Upon you, upon the city drenched in pain
When you’re ready to be saved
Just make sure it’s not all in vain

He said “Sweetheart, our hearts will never be whole
Our streets will never be safe
Our minds will never know peace
What once was green mountains and blue velvet skies
Will now forever be black stains on grey canvas days”

You tried to explain the burden
That you have to live with each day
Holding back the tears while I’m
Holding on to you

He said “Sweetheart, our hearts will never be whole
Our streets will never be safe
Our minds will never know peace
What once was green mountains and blue velvet skies
Will now forever be black stains on grey canvas days”

Please let go
Let go of all your fears
The dark times have long gone
For over 20 years

Our minds will never be safe
Our minds will never know peace
Our minds will never be free