My journey with faith has been a long dirt road Always knew God was real, just didn’t know How much He saw me, how deep He cared Back in ’98, life split everywhere Broken homes, back and forth, nowhere to land City lights kept changin’, never held my hand I felt alone, I felt unseen Lost my faith somewhere in between [Pre-Chorus – quiet, reflective] I was lookin’ for love in the wrong damn places Tryin’ to fill up cracks I couldn’t face Every mile I ran, every door I slammed I didn’t know God was right where I am [Chorus – still gentle, emotional] I didn’t know He knew my name Didn’t know He felt my pain I was walkin’ blind through the darkest night Thinkin’ I was too far gone to save But He never turned away Even when I couldn’t pray I was lost, but Heaven knew I was never alone… just didn’t know You [Verse 2 – tempo begins to lift slightly] Took odd jobs just to scrape by Joined a gang just to feel alive Found a family made of pain Found the drugs, found the rage Bars and chains in Ohio cold Watched my soul grow hard and old Met a girl just like me Two lost hearts, no faith to see [Pre-Chorus – stronger] Seven and a half years locked away Still runnin’ from truth, still hidin’ from grace Anger louder than my prayers Didn’t feel God anywhere [Chorus – fuller instrumentation] I didn’t know He knew my name Didn’t know He felt my pain I was fightin’ demons every night Thinkin’ I was too far gone to save But He never turned away Even when I walked in shame I was lost, but Heaven knew I was never alone… just didn’t know You [Bridge – stripped down, then building] February twenty-seventh, two-thousand-nineteen Rock bottom on my knees No friends, no family, no light in sight Just a broken man cryin’ in the night I said, “God, if You’re real, I need You now” And Heaven answered without a sound A Bible opened, a calling clear “Son, I’ve been with you all these years” [Verse 3 – hopeful, steady tempo] Read His Word, shared it inside those walls Found my purpose when I answered the call Faith grew strong where hope once died I wasn’t alone, He stood by my side Then I met the woman God had planned She took my heart and held my hand Helped me see the good in me Showed me life could still be free [Final Chorus – full, uplifting, confident] Now I know He knows my name Now I know He healed my pain Every scar became a testimony Every tear was not in vain I don’t question if I’m saved I just thank Him every day For my wife, my life, this brand-new start For a sober mind and a guarded heart [Outro – slow fade, peaceful] My future’s bright, I’m finally home Walkin’ with God, never alone I take care of others, I stand in the light My faith is unbreakable… And hope’s alive tonight
