[Verse 1] “Zabulon’s bound for a one-way mission,” I tell Loretta in her room. The sun comes down beyond her window, Purple, pink, and orange bloom. I watch the colors cross the glass And hold the words I came to say; I never meant to share my plan, But silence won’t keep him safe today. [Pre-Chorus] You broke the circle, left a scar, I know exactly what you did. But love is not a door I bolt, And trust is not a thing I hid. [Chorus] I’m going to stop him, I’m going to bring him back. I still believe in you, Loretta, Though the ground between us cracked. You turned against us once, But you are still the one I choose. I’m going to stop him— And I’m telling you the truth. [Verse 2] Your room is quiet; dusk is falling, Your hands are folded at your side. I came prepared to face your anger, Not to ask you where you hide. I could have kept this close and secret, Let the whole world think me brave; But if I’m walking into danger, You deserve the truth I gave. [Pre-Chorus] You broke the circle, left a scar, I won’t pretend it disappeared. But what I feel has not been moved, And I still want you near. [Chorus] I’m going to stop him, I’m going to bring him back. I still believe in you, Loretta, Though the ground between us cracked. You turned against us once, But you are still the one I choose. I’m going to stop him— And I’m telling you the truth. [Bridge] Then I turn from the painted window, Meet your eyes and let it stand: “I’m going to stop him.” No more hiding what I am. If you can hear the faith beneath it, If you can meet me where I am, There is still a place beside me— There is still a chance to stand. [Final Chorus] I’m going to stop him, I’m going to bring him back. I still believe in you, Loretta, Though the ground between us cracked. You turned against us once, But you are still the one I choose. I’m going to stop him— And I’m trusting you with the truth. [Outro] The last light leaves the window. I wait for what you’ll choose.
