(Verse 1)
This world is hard, it’s complicated
A tiring place, it’s not what it was created
Darkness grows, a cancer in the air
I don't see how anyone lives without a prayer
Our people are breaking, destroying the ground
Faster than the sound of a fall all around
This place is not my home, I yearn to leave
But I got an assignment, and I can't deceive
(Chorus)
Loose me, from the chains of the life I've known
Loose me, from the seeds that the world has sown
Crucify the flesh, the broken things inside
This is the only way to resist the tide
My reputation's meaningless, worthless, it's true
Only Your will matters, this fight I must do.
(Verse 2)
I've allowed the shadows to creep into my walk
Let the world's noise become all my talk
Hinder my purpose, slow down the pace
Lost in the comparison, drowning in the chase
Shame and guilt, from the past mistakes I've made
The consequences linger, a heavy parade
Draw me near now, whisper the word
Give me the strength to be heard.
(Chorus)
Loose me, from the chains of the life I've known
Loose me, from the seeds that the world has sown
Crucify the flesh, the broken things inside
This is the only way to resist the tide
My reputation's meaningless, worthless, it's true
Only Your will matters, this fight I must do.
(Bridge)
You say I'm well on my way, son, don't let the battles lie
This character building, beneath a heavy sky
This is the struggle, this is the breaking point
To deliver me from the hand of the Philistine joint
If you took it all away, where would the strength remain?
I must face this fire to break the world's strain
Don't rob myself of the benefits that come
Pick up the cross daily, 'til the victory is won.
(Guitar Solo - climactic and raw)
(Chorus)
Loose me, from the chains of the life I've known
Loose me, from the seeds that the world has sown
Crucify the flesh, the broken things inside
This is the only way to resist the tide
My reputation's meaningless, worthless, it's true
Only Your will matters, this fight I must do.
(Outro)
Walk with me today
Be my guide and my inspiration
Don't rely on old tricks, no
Just walk with me... and live.
(Fade out)
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