This is a cover of Bonnie “Prince” Billy’s song with the same name and the only track in English. The song is coming from inside the person’s head, and in his thoughts he is asking his friend whether or not he can see his pain and depression beneath his happy appearance.
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[Verse 1]
Well, you're my friend, that's what you told me
And can you see what's inside of me?
[Verse 2]
Many times we've been out drinking
Many times we've shared our thoughts
But did you ever, ever notice
The kind of thoughts I got?
[Verse 3]
Well, you know I have a love
A love for everyone I know
And you know I have a drive
To live, I won't let go
[Pre-Chorus]
Could you see its opposition
Comes rising up sometimes
That its dreadful anteposition
Comes blacking in my mind
[Chorus]
And then I see a darkness
Oh no, I see in darkness
Now, I'm seeing darkness
And then I'll see a darkness
Did you know how much I love you?
Here's a hope that somehow you
Can save me from this darkness
[Verse 4]
Well, I hope that someday, buddy
We have peace in our lives
Together or apart
Alone or with our wives
[Verse 5]
And we can stop our whoring
And pull the smiles inside
And light it up forever
And never go to sleep
My best unbeaten brother
This isn't all I see
[Chorus]
And then I see a darkness
Oh no, I see in darkness
Now, I'm seeing darkness
And then I'll see a darkness
Did you know how much I love you?
Here's a hope that some how you
Can save me from this darkness
I See A Darkness was written by Will Oldham.
I See A Darkness was produced by Raül Refree.
ROSALÍA released I See A Darkness on Fri Feb 10 2017.