Works On Fire

[Verse 1]
You stack your ladders
Made of Sunday smiles
Point at my anchor
Like it’s out of style
You tally favors
Like a sacred chart
But you still wake up
With a shaking heart
[Chorus]
You say
“Hold on tighter”
I say
“I’m held fast”
You build your house on effort
Mine’s on a love that lasts
You’re running for a finish line
I’m resting in the One who ran for me
I’m not afraid of falling
’Cause grace already called it victory
[Verse 2]
You quote your checklist
Like a battle hymn
Afraid one failure
Means you’re cut off
Dim
But what kind of Savior
Lets His grip grow weak?
If He bought forever
How could He lose what He keeps?
[Chorus]
You say
“Hold on tighter”
I say
“I’m held fast”
You build your house on effort
Mine’s on a love that lasts
You’re running for a finish line
I’m resting in the One who ran for me
I’m not afraid of falling
’Cause grace already called it victory
[Bridge]
If it depends on you
Then tell me
Who gets glory? (hey!)
If He began this truth
He’s finishing the story
I won’t trade my rescue
For a list of rules I’ll break
I’ll boast in pierced hands only
’Cause nailed-down love won’t shake
[Chorus]
You say
“Hold on tighter”
I say
“I’m held fast”
You build your house on effort
Mine’s on a love that lasts
You’re running for a finish line
I’m resting in the One who ran for me
I’m not afraid of falling
’Cause grace already called it victory
[Outro]
Keep your fragile doctrine
I’ll keep this rugged cross
Your system fears a stumble
My Savior finished the cost
I was sealed for always
On that wounded hill
You chase your own assurance
I’m standing in His will

Modern Christian rock groove with crunchy rhythm guitars and steady tom-driven drums, medium tempo. Male vocals with a raw edge, tight harmonies in the chorus. Verses stay lean with palm-muted tension; chorus opens wide with soaring melody and cymbal wash. Brief dynamic drop in the bridge with bass and vocal only, then a final, anthemic chorus stacked with gang vocals and a ringing guitar outro.