Drive Another Nail
A Carpenter's Redemption: Unveiling Life's True Calling
Lyrics
Sam was a carpenter fifty years
Sam worked as a carpenter for fifty years
He pounded out blood, sweat and tears
He worked tirelessly, putting immense effort into his job
One day he hung his hammer up
Eventually, he retired from carpentry
He wanted to do the things he loved
He desired to pursue activities he enjoyed
What once was Sunday fishin'
His leisurely fishing time on Sundays became a full-time occupation
Now was seven days a week
His previous hobby turned into an all-encompassing routine
He told his wife to find me
He informed his wife to find him at the creek
I'll be down at the creek
Stating where he'd spend his time
'Cause I don't want to drive another nail
He expresses his reluctance to continue his previous work
I've worked hard to do my job and I did it well
Despite doing his job well, he doesn't want to continue
I've got the scars on these two hands
His hands bear the physical signs of hard work
That show I haven't failed
The scars indicate his efforts rather than failure
But I don't' want to drive another nail
Still, he refuses to pursue that line of work further
Now she was a woman full of faith
His wife is characterized as a woman of faith
And old Sam was full of pride
Contrast between her faith and his pride
And she knew that he had one more job
She believes he has one important task left
To do before he died
Implying he has something significant to do before dying
Easter Sunday rolled around
Scene set on Easter Sunday in a church
In a country church for the lost and found
The church service was about redemption and finding purpose
Oh, Sam was there against his will
Sam attending reluctantly
As the preacher spoke on Calvary's Hill
Preacher discussing Jesus' crucifixion
Of how they took the Master
Details of Jesus' crucifixion recounted
And they nailed Him to a tree
Sam emotionally affected by the story
And you could hear old Sam a cryin'
His emotional response becomes audible
As he fell down on his knees
He falls to his knees, overwhelmed
I don't wanna drive another nail
Sam reiterates his reluctance to continue his previous work
I want to live my life for You, I want to do it well
Expresses a desire to live life for a higher purpose
You've got the scars on Your two hands
Referencing the wounds on Jesus' hands as evidence of his own failures
That show where I have failed
Recognizes his shortcomings in contrast to Jesus
Lord, I don't want to drive another nail
He pleads to not be involved in that kind of work anymore
I don't wanna drive another nail
Repetition of his desire to disengage from his previous occupation
I want to live my life for You, I want to do it well
Reaffirms the aspiration to live for a greater cause
You've got the scars on Your two hands
Reiterates Jesus' scars as a representation of his own failures
That show where I have failed
Recognizes Jesus' perfection despite his own imperfections
Lord, I don't want to drive another nail
Continued plea to not be involved in that kind of work anymore
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