This week, I prayed, one time
My phone, it rang, I put You on the other line
And now my thoughts they drift around
My knees remain unacquainted with the ground
Unless my faith is put to the test and I am forced to bow
Although I'm in this flesh it doesn't mean You should have the best
From me, from me

[Chorus]
Even when my eyes are dry
Even when my soul is tired
Even when my hands are heavy
I will lift them up to You
It's not about how I feel
Oh, Lord I am here for you
I exist for you

I close my eyes but all I see
Is a background of black, bouncy squiggly lines
And this week's mistakes come back to mind but
I will life my voice and make a joyful sound
Forget about me, I only get me down
Although I cannot see it doesn't mean I shouldn't sing to You, to You

[Chorus]

You've given me Your life and have held mine together yet I find
Excuses to slouch in my pew
But when glory devine
Is sitting in my very presence, the least that I can do
Is give my all to You, give my all to You

[Chorus]


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    ahh! seven places lyrics! they're awesome.

    CH2241on August 10, 2005   Link
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    This song is great. I like the tune and the beat. Much more rythmic than their first album. As for the meaning, I see: I'm no good, God, and usually I don't care about you and I brush you off. But I'm trying to do better, and you lift me up.

    SO there

    theonethatison May 19, 2006   Link
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    yep, u pretty much nailed it, good song i wish someone would post songs from their first album

    SwimAndy013on May 30, 2006   Link

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