[Intro: Warm Rhodes Piano & Bright Acoustic Guitar]
(Mmm, yeah...)
(He found me where the room went quiet)
Listen close now
[Verse 1: Close-Mic, Intimate R&B Flow]
The start of an obsession can be so dangerously easy
When my heart was on my sleeve and my spirit felt empty
You canceled at the last minute, left me crying in the dark
But I see it was a blessing, God protecting my spark
I was settling for a bust, slipping right through my hands
But my Father in heaven has a much better plan!
[Pre-Chorus: Rhythmic Snaps & Warm Bass Swell]
You were setting up the rules, trying to keep me in the shame
"Just say you're my sister," wouldn't even claim my name
I was asking, "What is wrong with me?" crying in my room
Until the Holy Spirit pulled me out of that tomb!
[Vocal Stutter] (P-P-Pointed me to the light!)
[Chorus: Explosive Triumphant Gospel Belt & Harmonies]
Why chase what won't stay when I know who holds me now?!
(Why? Why?)
The Lord gave me love that don't come and go, don't back out!
I was pouring my lonely into things that burned away
But His grace came rushing in and washed the old lies away!
I'm stepping out the shadows, I'm a Daughter of the King!
I don't need a short-term fix, I've got the kind that stays!
[Verse 2: Snappy, Joyful Neo-Soul Cadence]
I used to measure worth in followers, scrolling through the feed
But the Savior stepped right in, met my deepest need!
You wanted me a secret, kept me hidden out of view
But the Master Creator had a masterpiece to do
You kept me on the back burner, just a late-night call away
But I found a lasting freedom that shines brighter every day!
(Never on my own, no!)
[Chorus: Explosive Triumphant Gospel Belt & Harmonies]
Why chase what won't stay when I know who holds me now?!
(Why? Why?)
The Lord gave me love that don't come and go, don't back out!
I was pouring my lonely into things that burned away
But His grace came rushing in and washed the old lies away!
I'm stepping out the shadows, I'm a Daughter of the King!
I don't need a short-term fix, I've got the kind that stays!
[Bridge: Stripped Back, Just Handclaps & Vocals]
I laid it down, the shame, the chasing, every lie I called a home
He met me in the wreckage, picked up pieces I couldn't name
Now I'm walking out lighter, not reaching for that chain
[Speaking in tongues] (Sha-ma-ha-ra-ta! Break the chain!)
I want the pure and holy fire, no more settling for crumbs!
(Three, two, one — here the blessing comes!)
[Chorus: Maximum Holy Energy, Full Choir Climax]
Why chase what won't stay when I know who holds me now?!
(Why? Why?)
The Lord gave me love that don't come and go, don't back out!
I was pouring my lonely into things that burned away
But His grace came rushing in and washed the old lies away!
I'm stepping out the shadows, I'm a Daughter of the King!
I don't need a short-term fix, I've got the kind that stays!
[Outro: Slow Fade, Acoustic Guitar & Warm Hum]
No more borrowed names.
That door is closed.
My heart belongs to the One who knew me
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