I Chose the Dark Again (Official Video) When the Light Isn't Enough...

Ashborn Records - I Chose the Dark Again / Official Music Video "Have you ever stood at the edge of redemption and realized that you belong to the shadows? 'I Chose the Dark Again' is a haunting gothic rock journey about the conflict between a life of 'light' and the raw, honest comfort of the darkness we call home. Inspired by the driving melodies of classic gothic rock and the introspective weight of modern darkwave, this song is for those who stopped fighting their nature and finally embraced their own night. Your light was beautiful... but it was never mine." The Studio Insight: This project is a deeply personal expression of my soul. As a solo artist, I use modern digital tools to bring my visual and musical visions to life, but the heart of Ashborn Records is 100% human. Every lyric is written by me, inspired by real emotions and the stories we all carry in the dark. 🌑 Connect with the Darkness If this music helps you breathe or find acceptance in the shadows, consider subscribing to join our journey. Credits: Lyrics & Vision: Written and directed by Ashborn. Community: Thank you for sharing your stories in the comments. You are not alone. #GothicRock #DarkWave #AshbornRecords #MentalHealthMatters #ShadowWork #NurseManu #DarkRomanticism #IChoseTheDarkAgain #TheMissionUK #SistersOfMercyStyle Copyright Notice All audio, lyrics, and visual content are the exclusive property of Ashborn Records. All rights reserved. No part of this video or audio may be reproduced, re-uploaded, or distributed in any form without prior written permission from the copyright owner. © 2026 Ashborn Records Lyrics You reached for me… from a world I couldn’t touch… For a moment… I almost believed… …but I’ve always belonged… _to the dark… A crack of light across the sky A fragile tear in endless night You stepped through like something pure A truth I never could endure Your hands were warm against my skin A place where I had never been For one brief breath, I felt alive Like I could leave it all behind You called my name… like I was whole But shadows answered from my soul I chose the dark again Where I have always been Your light was never mine Just something I could not defend I felt your world begin But mine pulled me back in You tried to set me free I chose the dark again Red roses falling at your feet Turned dead ground into something sweet You looked at me like I could change Like I could break out of this cage But from the depths I heard her voice A haunting echo, not a choice A love that burned into my veins A past that never fades away You reached for me… I felt the pull But darkness always takes its toll I chose the dark again Where I have always been Your light was never mine Just something I could not defend I felt your world begin But mine pulled me back in You tried to set me free I chose the dark again If I had stayed… would I survive… Or lose myself in borrowed light… You could have been more than this… But this is all I am… I chose the dark again Now there’s no way to pretend Your light still lingers here But I can’t let it in I felt what I could be But it was not for me You tried to make me whole But darkness is my home I almost stayed… follow Ashborn Records on Spotify: 👉 https://open.spotify.com/artist/47A2Z... 🔥 Subscribe to Ashborn Records for more gothic rock, darkwave and dark alternative music: @ashbornrecords2025 👉 Turn on the notification bell so you don’t miss the next release.