[Instrumental Intro] [Soft, melodic piano opens with a warm jazz-gospel progression. A soulful tenor saxophone enters, playing a gentle, soaring melody that fades into a steady, rhythmic pulse.] [Verse 1] I was wandering in the shadows, lost within my own pride Trying to find a light to heal the bitterness inside But then I felt a warmth, a grace I couldn’t quite explain A Savior reached down low to wash away my every stain I didn’t seek Him first, no, I was far away from home But He came looking for me, so I’d never be alone. [Pre-Chorus] And now the Truth is written, plain for me to see That the way He loves the world is how He’s calling me It isn’t just a feeling, or a word that’s spoken light It’s the power of the Spirit shining through the darkest night. [Chorus] We love Him, because He first loved us In every moment, in every trial, He’s the One we trust But if I say I love my God, and hate my brother too The Word says I’m a liar, and the light is not in view So I choose to love, I choose to forgive This is the only way a child of God can truly live Yes, I choose to love. [Verse 2] It’s easy to be kind to those who walk along my side But what about the ones who hurt me, where do they reside? The enemy, the stranger, the one who caused the pain If I hold onto the grudge, then I have everything to lose and nothing to gain Unconditional and holy, that’s the mandate from above To lay down every burden and just clothe myself in love. [Pre-Chorus] For this commandment have we, straight from His holy hand The blueprint for the Kingdom, the promise of the land That he who loveth God, must love his brother also No matter where the road may lead, or where the winds may blow. [Chorus] We love Him, because He first loved us In every moment, in every trial, He’s the One we trust But if I say I love my God, and hate my brother too The Word says I’m a liar, and the light is not in view So I choose to love, I choose to forgive This is the only way a child of God can truly live. [Bridge] [Piano intensifies as the saxophone begins a passionate, improvisational solo in the background] It doesn’t depend on what they do It doesn’t depend on if they’re true My love is anchored in the Cross Where Jesus suffered every loss If He could look down from that tree And pray for those who couldn't see Then who am I to hold a debt? I’ll choose to love, and I’ll forget... the sin, but keep the grace. [Vamp] [Smooth tenor vocals, adding soulful runs] I choose to love (Even when it hurts) I choose to love (The last and the first) If I love God, I’ve gotta love you That’s the only thing that’s true He loved us first Love your brother too. [Outro] [The saxophone takes over the main melody, playing softly and smoothly. The piano slows to a gentle, sustained chord.] No more room for the hate It’s never too late To just... love. [Final soulful saxophone note fades out]
