Whatever It Takes
Redemption's Cry: A Journey of Faith and Love
Lyrics
Who was to try to live without you
Expressing the difficulty of living without the presence of a significant other or a higher power.
Thinking I could do things my own way
Confessing a belief that personal independence led to mistakes or challenges.
Lord I know that I should never doubt you
Acknowledging a recognition of divine guidance and the consequences of doubting it.
I get so lost and lonely when I stray
Feeling lost and lonely when deviating from the right path.
Now it's time to
Indicating a transition or a turning point in the speaker's mindset or life.
Surrender to you
Committing to surrendering to a higher power or a guiding force.
‘Cause I'm just a man who believes
Defining the speaker as a person of faith who believes in something greater.
And it's you that I need
Expressing a deep need for the higher power mentioned earlier.
Whatever it takes
Stating the speaker's determination to do whatever is necessary to achieve a goal.
That's what I'll do
Affirming the commitment to take any action required to reach a desired outcome.
I'd give anything to get back to you
Expressing a willingness to sacrifice or give up anything to return to a preferred state.
I know I was wrong
Admitting past wrongdoing and acknowledging personal errors.
And I've made some mistakes
Recognizing and taking responsibility for the mistakes made in the past.
But I'm gonna do whatever it takes
Affirming a strong determination to take any necessary action to correct past mistakes.
Whatever it takes
Reiterating the speaker's commitment to doing whatever is necessary.
In a world of darkness and temptation
Describing a challenging environment full of negativity and allure.
Only you can give me eyes to see
Emphasizing the belief that only a higher power can provide clarity and insight in difficult times.
Father you're my strength and my salvation
Acknowledging the higher power as a source of strength and salvation.
I trust you'll show me who I'm supposed to be
Expressing trust in divine guidance to reveal the speaker's true purpose.
I will follow
Declaring a commitment to follow the higher power's guidance.
Anywhere that you lead
Expressing a willingness to go anywhere directed by the higher power.
For it's your will not mine
Affirming the priority of the higher power's will over the speaker's own desires.
I'm gonna prove it this time
Demonstrating a determination to prove commitment to the higher power's will.
Whatever it takes
Reiterating the commitment to take any necessary action to achieve a goal.
That's what I'll do
Affirming the speaker's dedication to do whatever it takes to reach the desired outcome.
I'd give anything to get back to you
Expressing a willingness to sacrifice or give up anything to return to a preferred state.
I know I was wrong
Admitting past wrongdoing and acknowledging personal errors.
And I've made some mistakes
Recognizing and taking responsibility for the mistakes made in the past.
But I'm gonna do whatever it takes
Reiterating the speaker's commitment to doing whatever is necessary.
Whatever it takes
Emphasizing the determination to take any necessary action to correct past mistakes.
I'm standin' here ‘cause I've got nothing to lose
Standing firm and facing a situation with courage, as there is nothing more to lose.
I lost it all when I walked away from you
Expressing a realization that significant losses occurred when the speaker walked away.
I swear this time around
Swearing a commitment to not disappoint or fail the higher power again.
I won't let you down
A firm pledge to remain steadfast and not let the higher power down.
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