Red Dirt Redemption

Fast-paced 90s Country, Neotraditional Country Dance, 140 BPM, driving 4/4 kick drum, rhythmic chicken-picking electric guitar, high-energy fiddle melodies, bright honky-tonk piano, warm male baritone vocals, clear enunciation, swagger-filled energy, celebration atmosphere, clean Nashville production, deep rhythmic bass, infectious dance groove, male vocals

[V1]
I’ve been down some dusty roads and crossed a line or two,
Chasing shadows in the dark, hiding from the truth.
Like that prodigal of old, I spent what I could find,
Leaving grace and mercy in the rearview of my mind.
But the gravel turns to gold when I’m headed back to You,
I’m standing on the porch now, seeing what I put You through.
I’m dropping to my knees right here in the red dirt clay,
Got some heavy words of sorrow that I really need to say.
[C]
Father of mercy, like the prodigal son I return to you and say:
"I have sinned against you and am no longer worthy to be called your son."
Christ Jesus, Savior of the world, I pray with the repentant thief
To whom you promised Paradise: "Lord, remember me in your Kingdom."
Holy Spirit, fountain of love, I call on you with trust:
"Purify my heart, and help me to walk as a child of light."
[V2]
There’s a Savior on the throne, the King of David’s line,
He’s the branch that holds the weight of every tangled vine.
I’m looking at the cross where the thief found his release,
Trading in his heavy chains for an everlasting peace.
I know I’ve been a runner, I’ve been stubborn, I’ve been proud,
But I’m singing out Your praises now, I’m singing 'em out loud.
It’s that 90s steel guitar, it’s that 80s steady beat,
Bringing every burden to the Master’s holy feet.
[C]
Father of mercy, like the prodigal son I return to you and say:
"I have sinned against you and am no longer worthy to be called your son."
Christ Jesus, Savior of the world, I pray with the repentant thief
To whom you promised Paradise: "Lord, remember me in your Kingdom."
Holy Spirit, fountain of love, I call on you with trust:
"Purify my heart, and help me to walk as a child of light."
[B]
It’s a New and Everlasting Covenant that’s written in His blood,
Stronger than the desert wind and deeper than the flood.
The Church is like a pillar, yeah, a bulwark in the gale,
Built upon the promise that His truth will never fail.
So let the fiddle cry and let the bass drum start to roll,
There’s a brand new fire burning in the center of my soul.
[V3]
I’m finding inner peace within the Holy Trinity,
The Father, Son, and Spirit are the light that sets me free.
I’m walking as a child of light, no matter where I roam,
Knowing that the Kingdom is the place I'm calling home.
I distinguish the Divine, and I honor the Man,
Resting in the wisdom of the Master’s saving plan.
The hat is on the rack and the boots are by the door,
I ain't wandering away from Your mercy anymore.
[Outro]
Lord, remember me.
Fountain of love, purify my heart.
Just a child of light, walking home tonight.
Amen.
[©2026 By Matthew E Treviño]

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[V1] I’ve been down some dusty roads and crossed a line or two, Chasing shadows in the dark, hiding from the truth. Like that prodigal of old, I spent what I could find, Leaving grace and mercy in the rearview of my mind. But the gravel turns to gold when I’m headed back to You, I’m standing on the porch now, seeing what I put You through. I’m dropping to my knees right here in the red dirt clay, Got some heavy words of sorrow that I really need to say. [C] Father of mercy, like the prodigal son I return to you and say: "I have sinned against you and am no longer worthy to be called your son." Christ Jesus, Savior of the world, I pray with the repentant thief To whom you promised Paradise: "Lord, remember me in your Kingdom." Holy Spirit, fountain of love, I call on you with trust: "Purify my heart, and help me to walk as a child of light." [V2] There’s a Savior on the throne, the King of David’s line, He’s the branch that holds the weight of every tangled vine. I’m looking at the cross where the thief found his release, Trading in his heavy chains for an everlasting peace. I know I’ve been a runner, I’ve been stubborn, I’ve been proud, But I’m singing out Your praises now, I’m singing 'em out loud. It’s that 90s steel guitar, it’s that 80s steady beat, Bringing every burden to the Master’s holy feet. [C] Father of mercy, like the prodigal son I return to you and say: "I have sinned against you and am no longer worthy to be called your son." Christ Jesus, Savior of the world, I pray with the repentant thief To whom you promised Paradise: "Lord, remember me in your Kingdom." Holy Spirit, fountain of love, I call on you with trust: "Purify my heart, and help me to walk as a child of light." [B] It’s a New and Everlasting Covenant that’s written in His blood, Stronger than the desert wind and deeper than the flood. The Church is like a pillar, yeah, a bulwark in the gale, Built upon the promise that His truth will never fail. So let the fiddle cry and let the bass drum start to roll, There’s a brand new fire burning in the center of my soul. [V3] I’m finding inner peace within the Holy Trinity, The Father, Son, and Spirit are the light that sets me free. I’m walking as a child of light, no matter where I roam, Knowing that the Kingdom is the place I'm calling home. I distinguish the Divine, and I honor the Man, Resting in the wisdom of the Master’s saving plan. The hat is on the rack and the boots are by the door, I ain't wandering away from Your mercy anymore. [Outro] Lord, remember me. Fountain of love, purify my heart. Just a child of light, walking home tonight. Amen. [©2026 By Matthew E Treviño]

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