Tryin' to Go to Church
Struggling Between Redemption and Temptation
Lyrics
I've been tryin' to go to church
I've been trying to attend church.
I've been tryin' to do better
I've been striving to improve myself.
But me and Saturday night we always wake up together
Despite my efforts, I often spend Saturday night engaging in activities that go against my goals.
I know what I oughta be doin',
I am aware of what I should be doing.
But I keep on losin' track
I frequently lose focus and deviate from the right path.
I try to stay outta trouble,
I make an effort to avoid trouble.
But the devil's draggin' me right back
The temptation or negative influences keep pulling me back into problematic situations.
And I know what I should be puttin' in the offering plate
I understand what I should be contributing during church offerings.
But I doubled down in Biloxi on a couple of eights
I took a risk in Biloxi by doubling down on a pair of eights.
I kept hopin' and a-prayin'
I kept hoping and praying for a better outcome.
But the dealer kept a-sayin' bust
The dealer in the gambling scenario kept saying "bust," indicating unfavorable results.
See the chips were goin' down while the sun was comin' up
While I was optimistic, my situation worsened as the night progressed.
Amen, hallelujah
An expression of praise and affirmation.
I keep on sayin' "Lord I'm gonna get to ya"
Despite my struggles, I keep telling the Lord that I intend to reach Him eventually.
I've been tryin' to go to church
I've been trying to attend church (repeated).
I've been tryin' to do better
I've been striving to improve myself (repeated).
But my friends are at the river and it's real pretty weather
My friends are enjoying leisure activities by the river, and the weather is tempting.
Layin' on the sandbar thinkin',
Considering attending church on Wednesday night, but faced with a dilemma.
Maybe I can make it Wednesday night
The allure of a relaxing time by the river interferes with my commitment.
Then here comes that husband stealin' heifer
A problematic person enters the scene, potentially causing conflict.
And I reckon I'm gonna have to fight
I may have to confront and fight against someone trying to disrupt my intentions.
Amen, hallelujah
Expression of praise and affirmation (repeated).
I keep on a sayin', "Lord I'm gonna get to ya"
Despite challenges, I persistently express my commitment to reaching the Lord.
I've been tryin' to go to church
Reiteration of the struggle to attend church.
I've been tryin' to do better
Continued effort to improve oneself.
But me and Saturday night we always wake up together
The repetition of engaging in undesirable activities on Saturday night.
I know what I oughta be doin',
Awareness of what one should be doing (repeated).
But I keep on losin' track
Consistently losing focus and straying from the right path.
I try to stay outta trouble,
Striving to avoid trouble but facing persistent challenges.
But the devil's draggin' me right back
Lord help me
A plea for the Lord's help in overcoming personal challenges and staying on the right path.
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