Monster no more

Lyrics

[Verse 1 - sparse acoustic guitar strums, gravelly male vocals with a haunted twang, distant thunderous reverb for dark shadows]

In the dead of night, shadows creepin' low
I knew the demons hid where the cold winds blow
Called my fear a monster, claws in my young heart
Nine years old, tremblin' in the pitch black dark

[Build-Up Pre-Chorus - fiddle swells with rising tension, layered gospel hums building passion, foot-stompin' rhythm]

But I gripped that Bible tight, first one in my hands
Flipped to Psalms, oh the words hit like a promised land

[Chorus - explosive full band kick-in, driving banjo and upright bass, soaring choir harmonies, passionate belt with handclaps and tambourine]

Jesus chased the monster, washed my fear away!
Instant light in the darkness, no more runnin' scared today!
I ain't alone no more, His love set me free
From the seen and unseen, He rescued me!
Hallelujah, rise up from the night!
Psalms in my soul, ignitin' the fight!

[Verse 2 - mid-tempo groove with steel guitar slides, emotive storytelling vocals thickening with grit, subtle organ undertones]

Psalms became my anchor, favorite book I found
Whispered Jesus' name, felt the chains come unbound
No more hidin' under covers, no more screamin' silent pleas
That monster fled forever when He stepped in for me

[Bridge - stripped-back to lone piano and fiddle, vulnerable whisper to raw cry, gospel ad-libs swelling inspirational fire]

Oh, the dark don't scare me, 'cause You're my guiding flame
From a boy's broken fear to singin' Your name...

[Final Chorus / Outro - massive country gospel eruption, double-time drums and stompin' boots, thunderous choir and fiddle solos, fading with ethereal harp and reverb echoes]

Jesus chased the monster, washed my fear away! (Away!)
Instant light in the darkness, here to stay! (Hallelujah!)
I ain't alone no more, His love set me free (Set me free!)
From the seen and unseen, He rescued me!
Rise up, rise up, from the night we fly!
Psalms forever, under endless sky... (Fade with choir hums)