How could you see what you see and not totally
Want to discontinue me for all eternity and then some
It bothers me so that I could be so
Completely unaffected when connected to the holy one
And so I sit here and stare at this page and wonder
At what age it will become clear to me
So for now I am clueless to how you do this
And how you move this spirit in me

I’m going Your way
Even though I cannot see in front of me
I’m going Your way
Even though I feel lost at sea

How could your favor be the flavor I savor
When the fruits of my labor are so unfavorable
And old pages are setting the stages for something outrageous
A man who can save all our souls
And you know and you know

I’m going Your way
Even though I cannot see in front of me
I’m going Your way
Even though I feel lost at sea

Ride the wave, wave goodbye, by the way did I mention today
That I don’t know the way home
So could you take me by the hand and lead me to the dryer land
So I can finally breathe again instead of sinking like a stone
And now I will diligently and not religiously but affectionately come
Before the throne of your grace in this place and seek your face
For all eternity and then some


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    definitely referring to god and how the guy doesn't understand how god still wants to be with him when he's doing so many bad things to displease the holy one. he also has conflicts with not knowing which way to turn ["lost at sea"] && he's also trying to trust god even though he can't see him. and needs help from god.

    mariabustamoveon April 05, 2007   Link

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