Intro — spoken, low and close] Lantern Keepers, gather close. Three knocks—let the light begin. Through every layer, every shadow, I’m still held in the hands of Him. [Verse 1 — male lead, raspy] I used to think I was the storm, Just a body trying to make it through. Then grace came shining through the noise, And showed me there was more to do. Thoughts can shape the road I’m taking, Fear can cloud the things I see. But every time I turn to Jesus, He brings the truest part of me. [Pre-Chorus — female response] From the ground beneath my feet To the dreams I’m learning to release, I hear the call, I feel the flame— I’m not alone inside the change. [Chorus — duet] I am the bridge between the earth and sky, A living soul with a reason why. Through every layer, through every night, I choose the path that leads to light. When old worlds fall and new ones start, God holds the pieces of my heart. Lanterns up, let the whole world see— The light of Christ is carrying me. [Verse 2 — Bronx drill, rhythmic] Awareness—then I make a choice, Healing taught me to reclaim my voice. I faced the shadow, named the pain, Let truth come through and break the chain. Fear was moving, but it wasn’t king; I found my footing, felt hope spring. I’m more than labels, more than scars— God knows my name beneath the stars. [Pre-Chorus — female response] From the roots that hold me fast To the future coming into view, I take one step, then one more step— And let the Father lead me through. [Chorus — duet] I am the bridge between the earth and sky, A living soul with a reason why. Through every layer, through every night, I choose the path that leads to light. When old worlds fall and new ones start, God holds the pieces of my heart. Lanterns up, let the whole world see— The light of Christ is carrying me. [Bridge — hand drums build, female lead] Mind may wander, feelings rise, But truth still steadies me inside. I won’t mistake the map for home; The Lord walks with me, I’m not alone. In every season, every test, I bring my spirit back to rest. The journey bends, the road may turn— With Yeshua, my heart can learn. [Final Chorus — full duet and choir] I am the bridge between the earth and sky, A living soul with a reason why. Through every layer, through every night, I choose the path that leads to light. When old worlds fall and new ones start, God holds the pieces of my heart. Lanterns up, let the whole world see— The light of Christ is carrying me. [Outro — spoken, warm] Awareness. Choice. Healing. Freedom. One step at a time. Lantern to lantern— Keep your light alive.
