(Intro - Heavy, distorted guitar riff, driving drums) (Verse 1) You told me I'm a builder, a sonic architect With Word and prayer as my blueprint, no time for retrospect This sound I'm making, you said it could change a life But I'm caught in the shadow of my own internal strife I saw the truth in the mirror, the lack of control in my hands The fleeting comfort, the sinking in the sands It doesn't make the flesh stronger, but it makes my defenses weak A hollow-point habit, a promise I couldn't keep. (Pre-Chorus) Peter said, "Be alert," keep a sober mind, keep it clean When the focus is lost, you'll surrender to what you've seen. (Chorus - Full band, powerful, slightly dissonant) It's not flesh and blood, it's the war that's inside my head Against the ancient darkness, against the words that were said Control the thoughts, you control the current, you control the tide Focus my mind, or there's nowhere left to run and hide The battle is mine, but the strength is not my own I'm fighting a shadow, standing here alone! (Verse 2) You're proud I threw it out, made the choice on my own terms Realizing the danger, this truth I must learn You never called it a sin, but a slippery slope, a snare A vulnerability open, a burden I couldn't bear Life is more than a feeling, more than the drug, the drink, the food It's a fleeting moment, misunderstood It's community, love, acceptance, and joy in the Son A relationship that's everything, when the day is done. (Pre-Chorus) Peter said, "Be alert," keep a sober mind, keep it clean When the focus is lost, you'll surrender to what you've seen. (Chorus - Full band, powerful, slightly dissonant) It's not flesh and blood, it's the war that's inside my head Against the ancient darkness, against the words that were said Control the thoughts, you control the current, you control the tide Focus my mind, or there's nowhere left to run and hide The battle is mine, but the strength is not my own I'm fighting a shadow, standing here alone! (Bridge - Tempo slightly slows, bass and drums prominent, building intensity) When I think of dark things, the body answers the call It's not the fault of the body, but the mind that lets it fall You're the Good Shepherd, you promised you'd see me through I'm leaning on you now, what else is there to do? Seek you in every moment, seek you for all I need Take heed of your words, plant the righteous seed. (Guitar Solo - Melodic but intense, building back to full volume) (Chorus - Full band, with vocal intensity) It's not flesh and blood, it's the war that's inside my head Against the ancient darkness, against the words that were said Control the thoughts, you control the current, you control the tide Focus my mind, or there's nowhere left to run and hide The battle is mine, but the strength is not my own I'm fighting a shadow, standing here alone! (Outro) Choose wisely, son. (Repeat and fade out) Sober mind... Choose wisely... (Final heavy guitar chord)

Sober Mind