[Verse 1] Knuckles in the wrapping light Heart slow-dancing in my chest I could swing and chase that pride But I was born for something else Feel the floor beneath my feet Every breath a quiet prayer If I throw the first wild hit I lose more than I could bear [Chorus] I let the first punch pass (last block wins, last block wins) My guard is up, not my fists (last block wins, last block wins) My soul defends my God, my kin Trained by His hands, I stand within The first punch is the fall into sin The last block is the way I win [Verse 2] Boxing ring and tatami mats Same fire burning in my lungs Inhale courage, exhale wrath Turn that fury into love Every strike I choose to stop Writes His promise on my skin If I shield instead of hurt That’s the way the light gets in [Chorus] I let the first punch pass (last block wins, last block wins) My guard is up, not my fists (last block wins, last block wins) My soul defends my God, my kin Trained by His hands, I stand within The first punch is the fall into sin The last block is the way I win [Bridge] I bow my head before the fight (ooh) Feet like roots, my spirit bright If you swing, I’ll catch the storm Turn it back to quiet form Every block a whispered psalm Every parry, healing balm I protect His name, my breath, my breath Fighting for life, not for death [Chorus] I let the first punch pass (last block wins, last block wins) My guard is up, not my fists (last block wins, last block wins) My soul defends my God, my kin Trained by His hands, I stand within The first punch is the fall into sin The last block is the way I win
