Answer Me (Psalm 109)”
(Verse 1)
God of my praise, don’t stay quiet now
Voices are rising, they’re tearing me down
Lies in the air, every word like a knife
They repay my love by attacking my life
(Pre-Chorus)
I gave them my heart, I gave them my prayer
Still they’re accusing like I was never there
(Chorus)
Answer me, answer me, don’t turn away
I’m calling Your name in the heat of the day
They hate me for loving, they curse me for truth
So I’m crying to You—only You
(Verse 2)
They speak with a tongue that is twisted and cruel
Gather around me like I’m the fool
They say I’m guilty, they want me to fall
But You see the truth behind it all
(Pre-Chorus)
They dig me a grave, they write out my end
But I know You’re closer than all of my friends
(Chorus)
Answer me, answer me, don’t turn away
I’m calling Your name in the heat of the day
They hate me for loving, they curse me for truth
So I’m crying to You—only You
(Bridge – intense, echoing the psalm’s imprecations)
Let justice rise where evil stands
Don’t let their harm stay in their hands
What they’ve done, let it return
Let them face what they have earned
But as for me, I will stand
Held up by Your righteous hand
(Breakdown – softer)
I’m weak, I’m worn, my heart is thin
Shadows closing from within
But You are mercy, You are light
Lift me out, restore my fight
(Final Chorus)
Answer me, answer me, hear my cry
Be my refuge, be my reply
When the world turns cold and the truth feels far
You’re my voice, my shield, my star
(Outro)
I will praise You in the crowd
Lift Your name and sing it loud
You defend the ones in need
You are all I’ll ever need
God god god answer me answer me here me here me
Teela
