Worship

(Verse 1 – brooding, atmospheric guitar, Police-style bass line) I saw the golden calf in a merchant’s fine suit Mammon whispering low, “This one belongs to you” Rich young ruler turning, heart chained to his pride Camel through the needle on the other side They bow to their towers, they kneel to the dream Trading spirit for shadows in a flickering gleam (Pre-Chorus – tight, urgent rhythm) You can serve two masters, but only one survives The heart’s a jealous kingdom fighting for its life (Chorus – soaring Simple Minds / U2 lift, driving drums and ringing guitars) Worship in spirit, worship in truth Not with these lips while the heart plays the fool Burn down the idols, let the old gods fall Where your treasure is… that’s where you crawl Keep yourselves from idols, little children cry Turn your face to the living fire tonight (Verse 2 – gothic reverb, Mission UK darkness) Peter saw the orgies, the wine and the smoke Lawless altars bleeding under Roman yoke James called the world a harlot dressed in pearls and gold Friendship with her darkness leaves the soul ice cold Paul walked through Athens, temples thick as thieves Said covetousness is the idol that never leaves (Pre-Chorus – building tension) Flesh and blood can’t inherit what the spirit knows Better to be broken than a king in fine clothes (Chorus – even bigger, anthemic) Worship in spirit, worship in truth Not with these hands while the heart stays aloof Tear down the kingdoms, let the power dissolve Where your treasure is… that’s where you evolve Keep yourselves from idols, little children cry Turn your face to the living fire tonight (Bridge – atmospheric swell, echoing vocals, This Picture / Simple Minds grandeur) The hour is coming, and the hour is now No mountain, no temple gonna show you how Just a living sacrifice on the altar of days Every breath a hallelujah, every step His praise No more friendship with the night, no more double mind Draw near to the water, leave the dust behind… (Final Chorus – full epic release, Bono-style wail) Worship in spirit, worship in truth Let the whole heart answer what the lips once refused Let the old gods crumble, let the false lights fade Where your treasure is… there your soul is remade Keep yourselves from idols, hear the Spirit say “Come out of the ashes… come out and live today” (Outro – atmospheric fade with pulsing bass and soaring guitar) Where your treasure is… There your heart will stay… There your heart will stay…