[Intro – Lone Fingerpicked Acoustic Guitar, Slow, Somber] [Verse 1 – Quiet, Exhausted] I’ve spent my life chasing better days, Watching every good thing slip away. Every time I thought I’d found some peace, Life found another way to bring me to my knees. They say the rain will wash away the pain, But all I’ve known is standing in the rain. I’m tired of hearing that my time will come, When every road I’ve walked just comes undone. [Chorus – Raw, Emotional, Restrained] Hope is dead, but I’m still breathing, Ain’t that a cruel thing to do? Leave a heart inside a hollow man That’s got nothing left to prove. I’ve been praying for a sunrise, But the darkness never ends. I ain’t lost my will to keep on living, I’m just scared to hope again. [Verse 2 – Hurt Turning to Anger] They tell me, Lord, You’ve got a plan, But I can’t see where happiness fits in. I’ve watched my prayers turn into dust, And every answered promise turn to rust. I’ve seen the wicked get their second chance, While good hearts break with empty hands. If suffering’s supposed to make me strong, Then tell me, God, what have I done so wrong? [Chorus – Stronger, Voice Breaking Slightly] Hope is dead, but I’m still breathing, Ain’t that a cruel thing to do? Leave a heart inside a hollow man That’s got nothing left to prove. I’ve been praying for a sunrise, But the darkness never ends. I ain’t lost my will to keep on living, I’m just scared to hope again. [Bridge – Guitar Softens, Almost Spoken] I ain’t asking You for Heaven, I ain’t asking for a crown. Just one damn thing worth smiling for, That won’t get ripped away somehow. And if You’re really listening, If You hear me when I pray, Why’s it feel like You’ve been silent Every time I call Your name? [Final Chorus – Fragile, Nearly Whispered] Hope is dead, but I’m still breathing, Ain’t that a cruel thing to do? Leave a heart inside a hollow man That’s got nothing left to prove. I’ve been praying for a sunrise, But the darkness never ends. I ain’t lost my will to keep on living, I’m just scared to hope again. [Outro – Guitar Fades, Spoken Softly] I used to pray for better days… Now I’m afraid to ask. [Silence] © 2026 Devin Prewitt. All songs, lyrics, recordings, vocals, artwork, and original creative material are protected. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use is prohibited.
