**FALL ON MY KNEES** [INTRO — whispered] I keep standing Like I don't need You. That's usually When I fall. [VERSE 1 — tense, rhythmic] I feel the anger in my chest But I swear I'm still right Got a thousand things to say And none of them are kind I replay what they said Like I'm building up a case I could walk away in peace But I'd rather win the race My pride puts up its armor My heart starts keeping score And I know exactly where this goes— I've been here before [PRE-CHORUS — building] If I won't bend I'll break If I won't bow I'll fall So before the ground Has to teach me— I'm giving You it all [CHORUS — short, distinctive] **KNEES BEFORE THE FALL** **KNEES BEFORE THE FALL** I'd rather bow before You Than break against the wall **KNEES BEFORE THE FALL** [VERSE 2 — heavier] The screen lights up at midnight And I know I shouldn't look One little compromise One more page, one more hook I tell myself, “It's nothing” While I know exactly what it is Sin rarely kicks the door in— It asks if it can slip in Then morning finds me empty With regret behind my eyes Wondering why I kept on walking When I saw the warning signs I don't need more evidence I know where this road ends [PRE-CHORUS] If I won't bend I'll break If I won't bow I'll fall So before the ground Has to teach me— I'm giving You it all [CHORUS] **KNEES BEFORE THE FALL** **KNEES BEFORE THE FALL** I'd rather bow before You Than break against the wall **KNEES BEFORE THE FALL** [BRIDGE — gradual build] Maybe surrender Doesn't look like strength. Maybe the strongest thing I can do is say— **“I need You.”** [drums enter] I can't save myself I can't trust my pride I can't keep pretending I can win this fight [guitars rise] So take my anger Take my fear Take the things I won't release Take the version of myself That thinks it doesn't need You— [full band building] **I'M LETTING GO.** **I'M LETTING GO.** **I'M LETTING GO—** [EXPLOSIVE BREAKDOWN] **BEFORE I FALL—** **I'LL FALL ON MY KNEES!** [FINAL CHORUS — massive] **KNEES BEFORE THE FALL** **KNEES BEFORE THE FALL** I'd rather bow before You Than break against the wall **KNEES BEFORE THE FALL** [OUTRO — stripped down] If I have to go down... **Let it be on my knees.**
