[Verse 1] I walked the road that everybody praised Wide and smooth, wrapped in a golden haze Every sign said, "This is the way" Every voice said, "You'll be okay"
The chains were hidden underneath the gold The lies felt warm, but they left me cold I called it freedom, called it being alive Never saw the darkness wearing a disguise
[Pre-Chorus] What looked like life was stealing breath away What looked like truth was leading me astray
[Chorus] The message of the cross sounds foolish To hearts that never knew the cost But there's power in the blood of Jesus For every soul that's lost
The chains can break The blind can see The grave can't hold The one set free
The message of the cross sounds foolish Until you're rescued from the dark
[Verse 2] The enemy don't come with horns and fire He whispers softly to your desires Selling kingdoms built on shifting sand Promising control while taking your hand
A little compromise, a little more Till you don't recognize what you're living for Laughing at the warning signs ahead Dancing toward the edge instead
[Pre-Chorus] There is a way that seems right to a man But death is waiting at the end
[Chorus] The message of the cross sounds foolish To hearts that never knew the cost But there's power in the blood of Jesus For every soul that's lost
The chains can break The blind can see The grave can't hold The one set free
The message of the cross sounds foolish Until you're rescued from the dark
[Bridge] It's not too late No, it's not too late For the broken and the bound
Call His name Call His name Mercy still can be found
The prison doors are opening The weight is falling down The Savior's still redeeming And grace is here right now
[Hook] Right now! Right now! Grace is here right now!
Right now! Right now! Jesus breaks the chains right now!
[Final Chorus] The message of the cross sounds foolish To those who choose to walk away But it's the power of God for salvation For those who call His name
The lost come home The dead arise The scales fall from their eyes
The message of the cross sounds foolish Until the Son brings you to life
[Outro] What looked like freedom was a prison cell What looked like heaven was a road to hell But Jesus called and I heard His voice Now I am free, and I've made my choice
The cross still stands The stone is rolled away The power of God is calling Will you answer Him today?
