The Unfailing Anchor (Psalm 119) (Intro - Heavy, distorted guitar riff, driving drums) (Verse 1 - Driving bass line, syncopated guitar) (Inspired by Aleph, Beth, Gimel) Empty road and a heart of clay Searching for a purer way Tried to find you in the noise and speed Don't let me fall, don't leave me with the wicked's creed I've hidden your word deep beneath the skin To stop the slide, to fight the sin Princes talk and the scorn is loud But I'm just watching from the crowd (Pre-Chorus - Building intensity, slight pause before chorus) Yeah, the arrogant they sneer, they curse the ones who follow through But my eyes are open wide, for the wonderful truths in you. (Chorus - Full band, heavy, anthemic) Your word is the fire that burns away the shame A lamp to my feet, a light to call your name I cling to your commands; they are my heart's delight My unfailing anchor in the longest night You gave me life, you set this soul on fire Nothing is higher, nothing is higher! (Verse 2 - Slightly softer, more melodic, focused on personal struggle) (Inspired by Daleth, Heth, Kaph) I lie down, worn out in the dust Waiting for a rescue I can trust The smoke chokes the air, I shrivel like a wineskin But I haven't forgotten where to begin You made me, you know the design You disciplined me, showed me what's truly mine My suffering was a lesson I had to learn A gold and silver promise where the faithful turn (Pre-Chorus - Building intensity) Yeah, they're digging pits to trap me, trying to finish me off But I'm tied to your instruction, I laugh at their scoff. (Chorus - Full band, heavy, anthemic) Your word is the fire that burns away the shame A lamp to my feet, a light to call your name I cling to your commands; they are my heart's delight My unfailing anchor in the longest night You gave me life, you set this soul on fire Nothing is higher, nothing is higher! (Bridge - Tempo slows, raw vocal, heavy guitar chords on the downbeat) (Inspired by Lamedh, Nun, Samekh) I hate the ones who stand on the fence Divided loyalties make no sense My life hangs in the balance, a constant threat But I am not done, I'm not giving up yet! Your eternal word stands firm in the sky Even perfection has limits, but your truth has no lie! Oh, how I love your instructions, I think of them all day long! (Guitar Solo - Energetic, melodic, with feedback and effects) (Chorus - Final, full power, slightly faster) Your word is the fire that burns away the shame A lamp to my feet, a light to call your name I cling to your commands; they are my heart's delight My unfailing anchor in the longest night You gave me life, you set this soul on fire Nothing is higher, nothing is higher! (Outro - Repeated, fading refrain over sustained, distorted chords) (Inspired by Taw) I wandered away like a lost sheep... Come and find me... Your word is true... (Feedback and drum hit on final chord)