Ashes To Amen

Lyrics

Verse 1
I woke up with a shake and a prayer
Same cold floor, same scars everywhere
Used to chase smoke, now I chase the truth
Hands on the sink, face split in two
I lied to my mother, I lied to my soul
I sold my peace for a hole in the road
But I'm here now, and I'm not too far gone
I'm learning how to stand when the urge get strong

Pre-Chorus
So I breathe in slow
Let the shame fall off
If You know my name
Then You know my cost

Chorus
I lay it down
I lay it down
God, take it now
I lay it down
(I'm done running)
(I'm done running)

Verse 2
Now I can say what I hid in the dark
The bottle had hands and it tore me apart
I broke my own home, I broke my own trust
Made a grave out of gold, turned my hope into dust
But You kept a light where the wreckage stayed
Kept a small fresh flame in the mess I made
So I bring You the truth, not a polished disguise
Just a busted-up man with clear eyes

Pre-Chorus
No more chained to the pain
No more feeding the fire
I want clean in my blood
And a mind that climbs higher

Chorus
I lay it down
I lay it down
God, take it now
I lay it down
(I'm done running)
(I'm done running)

Bridge
If I can forgive what I did before
I can walk through the door of my own poor heart
Teach me peace in the bones
Teach me rest in the night
Teach me how to live
When the cravings don't bite

Chorus
I lay it down
I lay it down
God, take it now
I lay it down
(I'm done running)
(I'm done running)

Outro
For the rest of my life
Let my steps stay true
From the wreck I was
To the man in You