[Verse 1]
When I was a boy I’d lie awake at night
Staring through the dark, asking what was right
Why am I here, what was I made to do?
I dreamed of noble callings, all grand and true
But I did not fear, I would just smile and say
There’s time enough to find it some other day
[Chorus]
I’m still alive, the road ain’t run its line
The breath in me still whispers there is purpose yet to find
Through wasted years or faithful tears, grace has kept me walking on
I’m still alive… so my reason can’t be gone
[Verse 2]
Then I grew older and the world was sweet
Laughter in the taverns, dancing in the street
Lived for the moment, mostly lived for me
Called it freedom, never saw vanity
But somewhere deep a voice I knew would chime—
You’re still alive, and you still have time
[Chorus]
I’m still alive, the road ain’t run its line
The breath in me still whispers there is purpose yet to find
Through wasted years or faithful tears, grace has kept me walking on
I’m still alive… so my reason can’t be gone
[Verse 3]
Then I remembered You, Lord, after years away
I said if You still want me, show me how to stay
Maybe coming near You was the reason all along
To lose myself in something greater than my own song
And in Your hands my restless heart arrived
And I knew why I was still alive
[Chorus]
I’m still alive, the road ain’t run its line
The breath in me still whispers there is purpose yet to find
Through wasted years or faithful tears, grace has kept me walking on
I’m still alive… so my reason can’t be gone
[Bridge]
You gave me children, gave me love to tend
Made service holy, made the small things mend
And if that was purpose, it was more than I deserved
But I still feel another calling stirring in Your Word
[Verse 4]
Now the children’re leaving, and my work is winding down
The old familiar questions come drifting back around
What reason keeps me breathing if my first labors are through?
Lord, if You still have work, I’ll walk wherever You lead me to
For every dawn repeats what I survive—
There must be a reason I’m still alive
[Final Chorus (lifted)]
I’m still alive, and that itself may be a sign
That mercy keeps unfolding purpose in its time
Not finished yet, not done just yet, though evening may have come
I’m still alive… Lord, let Your will be done
[Outro (soft)]
I know there is a reason I am here
As long as breath remains, Your call is near
I’m still alive…
I’m still alive…
ElCeviche
