Once you were the rose that grew in my garden but now you're the thorn in my side.
You used to be the sun in my sky but now when you come out I only look for shade.

Some days I feel like giving up
Feel like throwing towel
Find a new path, get a new map but how?
I've worn these chains for so long that I might just put a diamond in them.
Said that prayer that was gonna set me free, read the book and passed the test and somehow I'm still in class.

Lay my body down and let it return to the earth
May my soul rest in the ground and may my tears bring life to the dirt

Hear my heart beat one through the thunder
Hear the wind sing my song

Take me back to the place of my birth
O God lay me down in the ashes and dirt

What will be like when I stand before your throne?
To hear my father say " son welcome home"
To be caught up in your gaze in the awe and wonder of you are
Joy will be the attire that I'll be dressed in and peace shall be my companion down the street of gold

Together with my master, savior and friend
To be held in the sweet arms of Jesus
To be with my first love

Our shadows dance together in the moonlight
This game of cat and mouse we play with our eyes
I see you from the corner of mine as your eyes set my soul on fire with the look desire

My heart has been arrested
My mind has been held captive
Won't you be the one to set me free?

She calls me in the morning, before the day begins
She helps to numb my scars and forget about my sins.

I met her when I was young and wide-eyed
A friend introduced us and we've been married ever since
Now I can't get rid of her but she helps to numb my scars and forget about my sins.