Lyrics
It's a new day at last, but you're sinking so fast
Emphasizes a new beginning, but the person is struggling and sinking quickly.
If left up to your head, you'd remember the past
Suggests that dwelling on the past, as dictated by the mind, is hindering progress.
But a new day has come and new life has begun
Acknowledges the arrival of a new day and the opportunity for a fresh start in life.
Let the old pass away, reconsider it done
Encourages letting go of the old and embracing a new perspective on life.
There's got to be a reckoning
Highlights the inevitability of facing consequences or a judgment.
When you feel the Spirit beckoning
Suggests a spiritual calling or prompting, urging the listener to pay attention.
It's a dead reckoning
Reiterates the idea of facing the consequences or judgment, symbolized as "dead reckoning."
Trade the old for the new
Encourages exchanging old ways for new ones in the process of facing consequences.
It's a dead reckoning
Repeats the concept of confronting consequences and embracing a new life.
Learn to die daily till the new life comes through
Encourages a daily commitment to personal growth and transformation.
It's a dead reckoning
Reiterates the idea of facing consequences and the need for continual renewal.
You've got nothing to lose but you do have to choose
Addresses the necessity of making choices despite potential losses.
When the Spirit says yes but the flesh will refuse
Describes a conflict between spiritual conviction and the desires of the flesh.
And although you feel odd there are many who trod
Recognizes the challenge of following a spiritual path in a world that may find it odd.
Till they're dead to the world but alive unto God
Describes a transformation where one becomes spiritually alive while being dead to worldly influences.
Some still believe it can't be done
Addresses skepticism about spiritual transformation, stating that some believe it's impossible.
To the steady the race is still won
Asserts that despite doubts, those who persevere can still achieve victory in the spiritual journey.
And the battle is already through
Suggests that the spiritual battle has already been won, emphasizing a sense of certainty.
And it's hard to believe but it's true
Highlights the paradoxical nature of a truth that may be challenging to believe.
On a hill long ago where the blood runs below
References a historical event, likely the crucifixion, emphasizing sacrifice and redemption.
Died a King, two thieves, and you
Symbolizes a profound connection between the listener and the sacrifice of Christ.
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