THE CROWD'S DAILY TRIBUNAL [Style: Christian Country Rap, Southern Gospel, Gritty Male Vocals, Heavy Drums, Emotional Guitar, Powerful Anthem] [Intro: Spoken] Every day, another trial. Another accusation. Another jury that thinks it knows my heart. But I don't answer to the crowd. I answer to Christ. [Verse 1] Wake up in the morning, got my name up on the stand, Another keyboard preacher says he knows just who I am. They dissect every word, every verse I testify, Then they judge me by a post like they can see inside. They don't know my prayers or the battles that I fight, Don't know how many times I've begged the Lord to make me right. I'm not claiming I'm perfect, never said I had no flaws, I'm just trying to follow Jesus, not the people making laws. Everybody wants a verdict, everybody wants a say, They'll applaud you in the morning, then condemn you by the day. I'm a sinner saved by mercy, still learning how to grow, But I won't deny my Savior just to put on a better show. [Pre-Chorus] Let the comments keep on coming, Let them say what they believe. There's a God who knows my heart, And that's enough for me. [Chorus] I don't answer to the crowd's daily tribunal, I answer to the King who made the heavens and the earth. You can drag my name through fire, You can question what I'm worth, But you can't undo the grace That gave this broken man rebirth. Let the whole world sit in judgment, Let them say what they will do. When I stand before my Maker, There's just One I'm answering to. I don't answer to the crowd's daily tribunal, I answer to Christ, and Christ alone! [Verse 2] Galatians one and ten asks whose approval do I seek? The people in the comment section or the Lord who died for me? Romans twelve says don't conform just to fit into the crowd, I'd rather stand upon His Word than let their voices drown Him out. James said be a doer, don't just talk about the truth, So I'm trying to live the message in everything I say and do. When I stumble, when I fall, when I don't get it right, I'll get down upon my knees and ask the Lord to guide my life. Don't mistake my convictions for a heart that's full of pride, I'm still growing, still repenting, still got battles deep inside. I ain't better than my neighbor, I'm not standing up above, I'm a sinner saved by Jesus, learning how to walk in love. But I won't trade my faith away for a little more applause, Or rewrite the words of Jesus just to satisfy the mob. You can disagree with me, but there's one thing you should know: I serve a risen Savior, and I won't let that go! [Chorus] I don't answer to the crowd's daily tribunal, I answer to the King who made the heavens and the earth. You can drag my name through fire, You can question what I'm worth, But you can't undo the grace That gave this broken man rebirth. Let the whole world sit in judgment, Let them say what they will do. When I stand before my Maker, There's just One I'm answering to. I don't answer to the crowd's daily tribunal, I answer to Christ, and Christ alone! [Bridge: Emotional, acoustic guitar] Lord, search my heart and know me. Show me where I need to change. Keep me humble in the fire. Keep me faithful through the pain. If I lose every follower, If they all turn away, Would I still lift up Your holy name? Would I still stand and say: Jesus, You are Lord forever! You're the truth I'll never trade. I'd rather lose the world's approval Than forget the price You paid! [Verse 3] This ain't about popularity, it's faith that's being tested, Trying to live the Word of God when my patience gets exhausted. If I'm wrong, I'll own it. If I hurt you, I'll repent. I won't hide behind religion or pretend I'm innocent. But I won't deny my Savior just to make the crowd approve. I've got too much faith in Jesus and too much left to do. Let the algorithm bury me, let the numbers disappear, I'll keep speaking of the Savior who's been with me through the years. You can judge my every sentence, question every line, But you never held the nails that bought this soul of mine. I'm not here to claim perfection or pretend I've got it all. I'm just trying to follow Jesus every time I rise or fall. [Final Chorus: Full band, gospel harmonies] I don't answer to the crowd's daily tribunal, I answer to the King who made the heavens and the earth. You can drag my name through fire, You can question what I'm worth, But I'll stand upon His promises And remember what they're worth. Let the whole world sit in judgment, Let the accusations roll. You can never be the Savior Of this broken, living soul! I don't answer to the crowd's daily tribunal! I don't live to win their praise! I answer to Jesus Christ, And I'll serve Him all my days! [Outro: Spoken] The crowd can have its courtroom. The internet can cast its stones. But when I stand before my Savior, I'll stand before Him alone. I'm not perfect. I'm forgiven. Still learning. Still living. The crowd can keep its tribunal. I ANSWER TO CHRIST. [End]
