Somewhere Within ...

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I found this old song lyric I wrote back in the 80's. I never posted it .. Still not sure that some of these older writes are worthy .. but, this one seems to be relevant to today's music style. I hope you enjoy ...

Somewhere Within ...

Somewhere within ~
My soul resides.
Within the darkness - Within the light.
Can't help but wonder ~
Just what I will find?
Within the chasms - Within my mind.
~~~
Somewhere within ~
My heart beats slow.
Within the fire - Within it's glow!
My ashen heart beats ~
To another drum.
Erratic pounding - Within the rhythm!
~~~
Somewhere within ...
One day I will find.
The pieces that fit - To complete my life!
Somewhere within ...
I'll lie here and wait.
For the perfect moment - To make my escape!
~~~

Somewhere Within ~
I know I'm Alive!
Somewhere Within ~
Somewhere deep inside!
Somewhere Within ~
This hollow shell of a man!
Somewhere Within ~
I know that I am!
Somewhere Within~
- I'm Lost - 
Somewhere Within!
Somewhere Within!!

~~~
Somewhere within ~
The screams in the night.
Dreams and Nightmares - Invade my sight!
Somewhere within ~
The emotions flow.
Deep down in the valley - Of my vacant soul!
~~~
Somewhere within ~
The vision is real.
And nothing can stop - The way that I feel!
Somewhere within ~
I've lost all control.
Fighting to survive - I'll never let go!
~~~
Somewhere within ~
I know I exist.
Clinging to life - As my sanity slips!
Somewhere within ~
My soul resides.
Dead and buried - But I know I'm Alive!
~~~

Somewhere Within ~
I know I'm Alive!
Somewhere Within ~
Somewhere deep inside!
Somewhere Within ~
This hollow shell of a man!
Somewhere Within ~
I know that I am!
Somewhere Within~
- I'm Lost - 
Somewhere Within!
Somewhere Within!!

~~~

KjK060682






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xintensex commented on Somewhere Within ...

10-11-2010

I am a heavy metal guy,but love all types of music.those lyrics touch every person walking.only some such as yourself can convey it so well...enjoyed reading it.

knight4696

10/15/2010

Thanks again Intense for the read and awesome comments. :) Ken

angel33614 commented on Somewhere Within ...

07-05-2010

Somewhere within is the true menaing of it all, for this is the only meaning worth knowing... Self-reflection and relaization all rolled up in an admazing trip! Old, new, who cares! This poem is timeless and reminds me of the abyss, very similar place... I suppose we all have a place like this hidden deep within, most just never know it is there, others are to afriad to travel so deep into the darkness for the feat they will get lost and not find thier way back out. But truthfully how can one know thyself if they don't know the good and the bad, the light and the darkness? for there is no light without the darkness to be... Sometimes in the very darkness of the sahdows is where we can find the brightest of lights. A great man once said " the only thing I know for certain is that I know nothing, the only thing worth knowing is thyself, and it is a life long goal..." I think there is a lot of wisdom both in this statement as well as your poem, for the true meaning is found somewhere within... Purity of the soul, journey well!!! Angel aka Poem Buster

knight4696

07/13/2010

Thank you very much again Angel for such an indepth commentary. I've always believed that we all have a light/dark side - sort of a ying and yang - it keeps us on an even keel and you're correct - some never dare to venture so deep outta fear - but to know oneself - one Must venture in order to really know who we are. THank you again my friend. Much appreciated! :) Ken

Charlie23 commented on Somewhere Within ...

06-23-2010

The image that comes to mind is Metallica's "ONE" video... alive but gone, that's all I see when I read your lyrics.. another great piece!

knight4696

06/23/2010

Thanks Charlie! :) I never thought of the Metallica connection. But now that ya mention it .. it is similar. I believe "One" came out in the 90's though. Anyway, thanks for the great comments as usual my friend! :) Much Appreciated! Ken

mustascheman commented on Somewhere Within ...

06-22-2010

Ken- I can hear ..like..every big hair band ballad..all rooled into one. See the 80's weren't so bad, I think I felt my mullet trying to grow back in!

knight4696

06/23/2010

lol! :) Thanks Al! :) I never thought the 80's were all that bad -Ok except for the Mullets lol! had some of the best times in my life when I was with the band. I still love the 80's music ... Rock On my friend! :) Thanks! Ken

MarionYost commented on Somewhere Within ...

06-21-2010

Another amazing write from the Knight... (No, I didn't mean for that to rhyme.) (LOL). this is awesome, But then again.. It's no surprise. All the best -Marion-

knight4696

06/23/2010

Thanks again Marion for your humbling review! :) And it's okay to rhyme .. I do it all the time. It's a part of me as you can see, So feel free if so inclined. lol! :) Thanks again Hun! :) Ken

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