My mouth spews a waterfall of deceit, my heart is filled with burning lust. My flesh is weak, but that's always been me. I am an awful sinner, bound to this world.
I watched your eyes fill with tears, your voice grew soft. Your heart breaking, as I turned my back.
How can I call you father? How can I call your kingdom home?
I am unworthy. I am unworthy.
This world had a hold on me. I gave in so easily. I never saw it coming it hit so fast. But I'm a weak soul easily lead astray.
(Derrick) I gave you life. I made you beautiful. You took my gifts, made images of gold, and played the whore. You lost your way. You lost your way.
You should have left me here for dead. But you chose to give me life. You offered grace in your extended hand. You told me to follow you.
I am weary and tired. Bruised and beaten from this life. I rest in your arms knowing I'll be safe. I found hope.
(Derrick) The past can never change but wherever you have gone you have never lost your faith. For you are strong. Son, I am yours. I will never leave your side. The future is yours for you are strong.
credits
released February 25, 2012
Guitars by Adam Aldridge
Additional Guitars by Dan Wieten
Bass by Nolan Bird
Drums by Josh Parra
Vocals by Adam Aldridge
Words by Adam Aldridge
Music by Adam Aldridge and Josh Parra
Additional Vocals by Derrick Rosenberg of The Westbound
Engineered and Mastered by Dan Wieten of The Omega Experiment
Counselor is...
Adam Aldridge - Guitar/Vocals
Josh Parra - Drums
Nolan Bird - Bass
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