39 Lashes

Verse 1

Looking in the mirror, the reflection that I see,

Haunted by the shadows, of who I used to be.

Their cries echo in my mind, a haunting melody,

Would I step into their shoes, would I set them free?

Pre-Chorus

The weight of the world, heavy on my soul,

Would I have the strength to make them whole?

Chorus

Thirty-nine lashes, pain that never fades,

Scars of sacrifice, in the choices that I’ve made.

Would I bear the burden, would I take the fall,

For someone else’s freedom, would I give my all?

Verse 2

Walking through the fire, feeling every burn,

The lessons of compassion, so hard to learn.

Would I sacrifice my comfort, my peace of mind,

To heal the wounds of others, to be truly kind?

Pre-Chorus

The weight of the world, heavy on my soul,

Would I have the strength to make them whole?

Chorus

Thirty-nine lashes, pain that never fades,

Scars of sacrifice, in the choices that I’ve made.

Would I bear the burden, would I take the fall,

For someone else’s freedom, would I give my all?

Bridge

In the mirror, I see my reflection,

A heart torn between love and self-protection.

Would I stand up, would I take the pain,

Or would my selfishness always remain?

Chorus

Thirty-nine lashes, pain that never fades,

Scars of sacrifice, in the choices that I’ve made.

Would I bear the burden, would I take the fall,

For someone else’s freedom, would I give my all?