Clawson

(Verse 1)The pager screamed out in the quiet roomMemorial Day brought a sudden gloomMay twenty-seventh, twenty-thirteenThe darkest day that I’ve ever seenA rollover crash out on FM one-twenty-sixSirens starting to wail and mixI flew to the station, grabbed my gearDriving fast through a wave of fear(Verse 2)The ambulance pulled up right aheadI ran to the wreckage with a sense of dreadHe wasn't inside the mangled frameI called out loud, screaming his nameThen I saw him there in the tall green grassWishing this nightmare would quickly passFighting for breath but he was still hereI thanked the Lord through a burning tear(Chorus)Alive but unresponsive in that open fieldHoping and praying that his body would healI looked at the truck and my heart just stoppedThe heaviest weight on my shoulders droppedI begged the Lord, "Take me instead"As I knelt down by my boy’s sideAlive but unresponsive in the dirtGod hold my son so he won't be hurt(Bridge)I tried to make a deal with God that dayTake my life, take me awayJust let my boy open his eyesHear a father's broken criesAnd mercy fell down from the sky

(Chorus)Alive but unresponsive in that open fieldHoping and praying that his body would healI looked at the truck and my heart just stoppedThe heaviest weight on my shoulders droppedI begged the Lord, "Take me instead"As I knelt down by my boy’s sideAlive but unresponsive in the dirtGod hold my son so he won't be hurt(Verse 3)Now years have passed and the skies are clearly my son is alive and he's standing hereEnjoying this life to the absolute fullPulled right back from that deadly pullAn amazing man, a husband so trueA faithful friend in all he'll doA beautiful father, a soul so brightGod spared my son and gave him light(Outro)Alive and responsive, a miracle manLiving proof of a higher planThank you God for saving my sonThe battle is over, the victory's wonOn FM one-twenty-six