Lyrics
Once again to strive, to beat it out
Expressing determination to strive and overcome challenges.
Over and over again.
Emphasizing the repetitive nature of the struggle.
So worn, worked over
Describing a state of being worn out and thoroughly examined.
With the intention to kill.
Working with the intent to destroy or eliminate.
To watch him die and smile
Expressing a desire to witness someone's demise and find joy in it.
At his dismay,
Finding satisfaction in observing the person's dismay.
His pain,
Finding pleasure in the person's pain.
My deliverance.
Seeing the person's suffering as a source of personal deliverance.
My cleanliness a gift of freedom.
Viewing personal cleanliness as a liberating gift.
My walk purified.
Interpreting one's walk as purified and morally upright.
My peace given by God.
Attributing inner peace to divine intervention.
What else is there
Pondering existence after escaping or slipping away from a situation.
After slipping away,
Reflecting on a period of silence and solitude.
When every thing is silent
Highlighting the quietness when nothing else is present.
And nothing else is around?
Emphasizing the experience of being alone.
Alone.
Stressing self-reflection and introspection.
Looking deep inside.
Looking deeply within oneself.
Hearing the echo of my soul,
Hearing the reverberation of one's soul.
No one can know.
Emphasizing the unknowability of one's inner thoughts.
In these times of silence,
Acknowledging a void during periods of silence and separation.
These times of separation,
Reflecting on times of isolation and disconnection.
I find there is a void that rises up,
Noticing an emerging peace that evokes tears.
A peace that brings my tears,
Describing a unique comfort not offered by others.
A comfort that no one else can offer.
Questioning why people seek escape and look elsewhere.
So why do people run away?
Contemplating the constant and evident love of God.
Why do they look elsewhere
Raising questions about why individuals run from truth.
And base their self on opinions
Criticizing the foundation of self based on external opinions.
When the truth is so evident that this God of
Highlighting the constant presence of God's love.
Love is so constant?
Referencing destructive forces and turbulent times.
Destruction and storms.
Affirming the support of Jesus in times of chaos.
My Jesus stands to help
Affirming the steadfastness of Jesus in providing assistance.
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