No, Pain Video (MV)

It's hard for me to accept what I am and how I've changed, and that's crazy
But I'm still filled with so much hatred that's been bottled up over the ages
No one know what goes on in my mind, and no one knows how hard I've tried
No one flows through this world like I, hiding inside, lost in plain sight
Like the Joker stealing Harvey, who was the best of us
Is now Two-Face
It's sad what became of him, a twisted fate
I grew to idolize the joker and his ways
Every hero needs an antagonist
To discover a true self in times of sadness
You will either overcome the darkness
Or become the character of tragedy

They say to fake it until you make it
But, what if you never make it
Is all that's left behind a mask or disguise
Or is it... take it, until you break
Huh... I don't like either of those options, man
When negative thoughts circle in, I shut my brain down
And I'm forced to accept it
But, when positive thoughts arise, I can start clappin'
When these positive thoughts get me high,
I can start laughin'

The drivin' force in life is doin' what feels good
So we do what feels good, f*ck, just wanna feel good
But how come there's times when we seize to feel good
Even though we know we could say f*ck it, and find the hood
It's this one bittersweet anomaly called pain
Disguised as sunshine through the rain
The cries give rise for it to drive you to hell
If you give me the time, I can explain
I used to use it and abuse it
Use it as an excuse, to make true music
I thought I harnessed the power, thought it could be tamed
But it's a sour game, in a no-win situation
Too easy to give in, love the buzz through my veins
A different kind of feeling from my toes to my brain
Lose myself - control? See Ya later
Anger and rage, best friends with Darth Vader

Pain is both a cause and effect; it can make us a wreck or keep us in check
Checks and balances, I could always count on this
Love to fight against the Dark Knight

No, Pain
Don't fire the flame
The laughter lights
Me ablaze
No, Pain
No, not today
'Cause after time
I know you'll go away

Way a ways
Just to take a step in place

Sometimes, I'm reminded by
The fun times I've been blinded by
Keep me awake, keep me sane
It's 'cause they keep the pain at bay
This can only be taken day by day
Ya gotta move onward; you can never stay
I always used to fake it but wondered what would remain
Pain causes everything to change
Pain changes people, molds people, shapes people, and scolds people
If you're broken and you ain't fixin', you're just diggin' that hole deeper
Until nothin' is left but a surrogate
A mindless body on autopilot
And even if you want to, you can't throw a fit
'Cause you'll have no emotion; you'll be lost from within

So please, don't ever
Make sufferin' your religion
It will not seize to deceive, and will keep on, and on givin'
Accept and move on from the causes of pain
Like guilt, greed, or shame
Tell them to get lost, tell them to f*ck off
'Cause there is everything to gain

No, Pain
Don't fire the flame
The laughter lights
Me ablaze
No, Pain
No, not today
'Cause after time
I know you'll go away

Now, the aftermath crash, that's what's comin' up
Darkness don't discriminate; in effect, it elects who it wants
When you move on, keep on runnin' along
Know you're not alone; you've got to stay strong
The tale of the wrath could at first be a mess
But, the greatest victory is a comeback

The void left behind needs to find
Something that will bind and heal over time
Pain just doesn't magically go away
It's replaced, but would love to come back and stay
I'll tell you from experience; it used to be my bible
I really hope that you're hearing this, 'cause it's not one to be trifled with
But now, its only purpose
Is to serve as a reminder
But now, its only purpose is to serve as a reminder
Remind me of the blinded times, binded and confined inside
Thank you, pain
For the price you made me pay
'Cause your reminder of Darkness
Is why I'm here today

Yo, Pain
Hope you enjoyed your stay
'Cause this is the last time
You're gonna say my name