The Stronghold’s Dust

(Intro - Heavy, distorted, syncopated riff with driving drums)


(Verse 1)


They whisper secrets, they crawl inside my head


Saying, "You are unworthy, you deserve the life you've led"


A dirty sinner, broken beyond repair


A false prophecy hung in the stagnant air.


I saw the stronghold, yeah, I saw where the enemy stands


It was built from the lies, not on solid lands.


(Pre-Chorus - Building Intensity)


But I was reminded of what I'm supposed to do


Turn the mirror back, let the truth break through.


Gotta love the hell out of me, love the hell out of them


Forgive the shadows and cut the venom stem.


(Chorus - Explosive, full band, anthemic)


I reject the lie, the ground where the enemy holds


I'm rejecting the sin, the lie that's taking hold!


I am not broken, I'm a beloved son


The final war is over, the battle is won!


I accept the truth, yeah, I'm being restored


I am good enough, I'm a child of the most high Lord!


(Verse 2)


I was clutching tight to money, holding onto the fear


Thinking I'm the source, the reason the income is here


I reject the need to hold possessions; I let the burden fall


'Cause God is my provider, He answers the call.


They said, "Endure the hardship," just grit your teeth and wait


But I found the joy in suffering, I shut that rusted gate.


(Pre-Chorus - Building Intensity)


And I am qualified, yeah, I'm qualified for ministry


Planting a new foundation, sowing a righteous seed.


Gotta love the hell out of me, love the hell out of them


Forgive the shadows and cut the venom stem.


(Chorus - Explosive, full band, anthemic)


I reject the lie, the ground where the enemy holds


I'm rejecting the sin, the lie that's taking hold!


I am not broken, I'm a beloved son


The final war is over, the battle is won!


I accept the truth, yeah, I'm being restored


I am good enough, I'm a child of the Most High Lord!


(Bridge - Tempo slows, raw vocal over clean, delayed guitar arpeggios)


Do you see yourself? As a beloved son?


Accept the truth you know, the work that has been done


Step out of the ruins, stop trusting your own might


This path is deliverance, walking into the light!


(Guitar Solo - Energetic, melodic, leading back into final chorus)


(Chorus - Final, powerful delivery)


I reject the lie, the ground where the enemy holds


I'm rejecting the sin, the lie that's taking hold!


I am not broken, I'm a beloved son


The final war is over, the battle is won!


I accept the truth, yeah, I'm being restored


I am good enough, I'm a child of the Most High Lord!


(Outro - Repeated, fading refrain over sustained, distorted chords and feedback)


Reject the lie...


You are a son...


Accept the truth...

Alternative rock