[Intro — whispered, distant female) I thought You abandoned me. I thought You watched it happen. I thought You let them take everything… and called it part of a plan. [Verse 1 — restrained, building female) I built my home on wounded ground, With broken hands and no way out. I learned that love could choke and bruise, That innocence was mine to lose. I carried shame that wasn’t mine, Buried the truth and called it fine. Addiction slept inside my bed, While hateful words filled up my head. I watched the people I loved disappear, Some to the needle, some to fear. Some left this world, some left me behind, And every goodbye took more of my mind. [Pre-Chorus — rising anger female) And I was pissed at Heaven, I cursed You through my teeth. How could a loving God stand by While life was killing me? [Chorus — explosive female) You brought me to my knees When I had nothing left to hold. You let the life I built collapse, Every lie exposed. I screamed without a sound, “God, why did You let this be?” Then through the ruins, I heard You say, ( deep vocal -whispered) “Child, listen now to Me—**You were building up a life That no one should have had to live.I let it all fall from your hands So today you could begin. Not because I did not love you,Not because I couldn’t see—I tore you from what buried you And brought you to your knees.”** [Verse 2 — driving rhythm female) So that is what I did— I rose up from that dirty floor. I didn’t know which road was right, But I couldn’t live that way no more. I took one step into Your word, Then one more through the dark. I followed every flicker When I couldn’t see the path. There were setbacks, there were struggles, There were nights I nearly turned. There were mountains standing over me, And bridges left to burn. But every time I cried, “I can’t,” Your grace came rushing through— (deep vocals-whispered) “You already have what you need, child. I placed it all in you.” [Chorus — heavier female) You brought me to my knees When I had nothing left to hold. You let the life I built collapse, Every lie exposed. (deep vocals- whispered) I screamed without a sound, “God, why did You let this be?” Then through the ruins, I heard You say, “Child, listen now to Me—**I gave you strength inside the fire,A voice beneath the fear.I gave you hands that keep rebuilding Every time the wreckage clears.I never said the road was easy,i said I’d never leave.The mountain isn’t proof I’ve failed you—It’s where you learn to believe.”** [Breakdown — spoken, then screamed female) I thought I needed saving From the world that broke my skin. But You were teaching me to face The war I carried within. The hands around my throat— DID NOT SILENCE ME. The ones who used my body— DID NOT DEFINE ME. The nights I begged for love From people married to their demons— DID NOT DESTROY ME. The babies left afraid, The bottles in the basement, The funerals, the abandonment, The guilt and degradation— They brought me to the edge… But they did not get the victory. [Scream] YOU DID. [Bridge — soft, vulnerable] Day by day, I came to know my Maker. Day by day, I finally met myself. Not the woman they accused me of, Not the body they had harmed. Not the frightened little girl Still waiting for someone’s arms. You called me by my real name, Not the names they threw at me. Beloved. Chosen. Daughter. Redeemed and finally free. [Final Chorus — massive emotional crescendo] You brought me to my knees, But You never left me there. You gathered every shattered piece And taught my heart repair. Now when I look behind me, I don’t mourn what had to leave. That life was never meant for me— The ruins set me free. No more screaming in the silence, No more begging to be seen. Just grateful hallelujahs For the God who rescued me. You let the old life fall away So the woman I am could breathe. I thought You took the world from me— You brought the world back to me. [Outro — first whispered, then full band] No more silent screams. No more mourning what was lost. You called me by my name… And led me through the cross. [Final scream] I WAS BROUGHT DOWN TO MY KNEES— SO I COULD FINALLY RISE! HALLELUJAH! HALLELUJAH! I AM REDEEMED— AND I AM ALIVE!
