Lyrics
I am a thief, an outlaw, a liar
I acknowledge that I am a thief, an outlaw, and a liar.
Finally, I reap my past
Finally, I am experiencing the consequences of my past actions.
Just like the darkness
Similar to the darkness that surrounds us, there is a metaphorical darkness in my life.
Surrounding us now
Describing the prevailing darkness that symbolizes sin and wrongdoing.
Black is the sin of man
Emphasizing the sinful nature of humanity using the color black.
I made promises
I made commitments and failed to uphold them.
And broke them all
Admitting to breaking promises and facing the consequences.
Justice has won at last
Justice has prevailed, possibly indicating a realization or acceptance of deserved consequences.
On this hill I surrender
Surrendering on a hill, possibly a reference to a significant moment of reflection or repentance.
Next to the Son of Man
Being in the proximity of the Son of Man, suggesting a connection to spirituality or redemption.
Your life for my soul
Expressing a transaction where the speaker offers their life in exchange for their soul.
An uneven trade
Describing the exchange as uneven, possibly questioning the fairness of the spiritual transaction.
Was it worth all the pain?
Reflecting on whether the pain endured was worth the spiritual redemption gained.
You forgive us
Acknowledging forgiveness despite not deserving it.
Even though we don't deserve it
Recognition of the undeserved forgiveness and its significance.
Your death, not in vain
Stating that the death (possibly of Jesus) was not without purpose.
I am dying and I know it
Acknowledging one's impending death and accepting it.
Merciless, the nails hold their prey
Describing the nails as merciless, possibly referencing crucifixion or intense suffering.
I asked to be remembered
Expressing a desire to be remembered by a specific individual, possibly Jesus.
By this man, crowned with thorns
Describing Jesus as a man crowned with thorns, symbolizing his suffering and sacrifice.
I surely get what I deserve
Acknowledging that personal consequences are deserved.
But He was innocent and betrayed
Contrasting personal guilt with the innocence and betrayal of Jesus.
He said I'm now forgiven
Quoting Jesus, claiming forgiveness despite personal guilt.
Red is His saving blood
Describing the red color of Jesus's blood as a symbol of salvation.
Your life for my soul
Repeating the theme of offering one's life in exchange for the soul.
An uneven trade
Reiterating the uneven nature of the trade.
Was it worth all the pain?
Questioning whether the pain endured was justified by the forgiveness gained.
You forgive us
Reaffirming forgiveness despite human unworthiness.
Even though we don't deserve it
Emphasizing the significance of Jesus's death and its redemptive purpose.
Your death, not in vain
Repeating the idea that Jesus's death was not without purpose.
Your death, not in vain
Affirming once again that Jesus's death was meaningful and redemptive.
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