Lyrically perfect

It's amazing when you come across a song that sums you up in your entirety.

Over the years that I have been fighting my demons, there have been two songs that I keep coming back to. I can relate to every word sung, yet listening to these songs don't depress me, but give me hope. 
Knowing that such successful musicians can, or have felt the same way as I do and are still here to share their experiences is truly inspiring.

'BURNING BRIGHT' by Shinedown

I feel like there is no need for conversation
Some questions are better left without a reason
And I would rather reveal myself than my situation
Now and then I consider my hesitation
 

The more the light shines through me
I pretend to close my eyes
The more the dark consumes me
I pretend I'm burning, burning bright

I wonder if the things I did were just to be different
To spare myself from the constant shame of my existence
And I would surely redeem myself in my desperation
Here and now I'll express my situation

There's nothing ever wrong but nothing's ever right
Such a cruel contradiction
I know I crossed the line, it's not easy to define
I'm born to indecision
There's always something new, some path I'm supposed to choose
With no particular rhyme or reason

Live performance of Burning Bright: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxOXpSsq3aY 

'DEAR AGONY' by Breaking Benjamin

I have nothing left to give
I have found the perfect end
You were made to make it hurt
Disappear into the dirt
Carry me to heaven's arms
Light the way and let me go
Take the time to take my breath
I will end where I began

And I will find the enemy within
Cause I can feel it crawl beneath my skin

Dear Agony
Just let go of me
Suffer slowly
Is this the way it's gotta be?
Dear Agony

Suddenly
The lights go out
Let forever
Drag me down
I will fight for one last breath
I will fight until the end

Leave me alone
God let me go
I'm blue and cold
Black sky will burn
Love pull me down
Hate lift me up
Just turn around
There's nothing left

Somewhere far beyond this world
I feel nothing anymore

Audio of Dear Agony: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGrM1sh-8pE

Whenever I am struggling I turn to music. I always have.  

Let music be your hope, your inspiration, your reason to carry on.