[Intro]
(Adlib:) I’m holding the line...
(Adlib:) For everyone I love.
[Verse 1]
The wind is howling at the window pane
Trying to soak my house in the freezing rain
I look at Ryan, Hayden, Dominic too
And I promise that the storm won't get to you.
The statistics say you shouldn't stand a chance
But I’m rewriting the rhythm of this dance
I’m the wall of fire, I’m the shield of grace
I’m blocking every arrow aimed at your face.
[Chorus]
I’m Standing in the Gap!
Between the danger and the light
I’m the one who’s praying through the middle of the night.
I’m the mortar, I’m the brick, I’m the solid stone
Making sure that you never have to walk alone.
When the bridge is broken, I will be the map
I’m laying down my life... Standing in the Gap.
(Adlib:) I’m standing for you!
[Refrain]
I’m the bridge... (I'll be there!)
I’m the wall... (I ain't scared!)
Hands to the sky... (Prayer warrior!)
I’m lifting you high!
(Adlib:) I won't let you fall!
[Verse 2]
I look back at the people who stood for me
Randall and Cecelia, yeah, they heard the plea
When I was twelve years old and the world was cold
They stood in the gap and they broke the mold.
And now Nilda, sister, we bridged the divide
We lost so many years on the other side
But the blood is thick and the love is deep
I’m making promises that I intend to keep.
[Chorus]
I’m Standing in the Gap!
Between the danger and the light
I’m the one who’s praying through the middle of the night.
I’m the mortar, I’m the brick, I’m the solid stone
Making sure that you never have to walk alone.
When the bridge is broken, I will be the map
I’m laying down my life... Standing in the Gap.
[Verse 3]
I stood for men who wouldn't stand for themselves
I dusted off their demons from the dusty shelves
I tried to be the savior, tried to be the cure
But I realized my heart needed to be pure.
A Queen can't build a castle with a man made of straw
So I’m laying down the boundary, I’m laying down the law!
I’m saving my strength for the ones I adore
I ain't standing in the gap for that mess no more!
[Guitar Solo]
[Bridge]
If you want to get to them, you gotta go through me!
I’m the intercessor, I’m the guarantee!
I’m planted by the water, I shall not be moved!
My love is the weapon and it’s already proved!
[Chorus]
I’m Standing in the Gap!
Between the danger and the light
I’m the one who’s praying through the middle of the night.
I’m the mortar, I’m the brick, I’m the solid stone
Making sure that you never have to walk alone.
When the bridge is broken, I will be the map
I’m laying down my life... Standing in the Gap.
[Outro]
(Adlib:) For my sons... I stand.
(Adlib:) For my sister... I stand.
(Adlib:) For my parents... I thank you.
Eyepiercinglove... Standing in the gap.
(Adlib:) Amen.
Eyepiercinglove
