Verse 1 My grandmas both had Bibles worn thin at the spine, Sunday dresses, hallelujahs, red wine and white lines. Auntie sang loud, knew every verse by heart, Mom and Dad though… faith never really started. Christmas and Easter, I’d sit in that pew, Smell of old wood, stained glass blue. But Monday came fast and church stayed behind, Wasn’t hate, wasn’t anger—just never felt mine. (soft choir hums underneath) Choir (ooohs): Mmm-hmm… ⸻ Verse 2 Met my wife, saw the world through different eyes, Kids askin’ questions ‘bout Heaven and why. So we tried a church with a kickin’ band, Hands in the air, drummer tight as a plan. Funny thing was, when the preacher spoke, My heart didn’t move, but the music woke. That’s always been truth if I’m bein’ honest, The song hit harder than the promise. Flute accent answers the vocal line ⸻ Chorus They say I’m a lost soul, walkin’ without a sign, But I ain’t lost—I just read a different line. I don’t chase Heaven waitin’ after I’m gone, I build my faith right here where I’m standin’ on. I choose love, I choose my name, Every road I walk, yeah I take the blame. If that makes me wrong in somebody’s eyes, Then I’ll be lost… livin’ one hell of a life. Choir (full, warm): Love’ll lead you hoooome… Love’ll lead you hoooome… ⸻ Verse 3 I ain’t big on God, but I ain’t empty inside, I believe in tomorrow and the work I apply. Every choice is a door, every step is a bet, Where I end up’s on me—no regret. I wanna be on top, yeah I’m chasin’ that view, But success don’t mean a damn without truth. I ain’t prayin’ for mercy, I’m earnin’ my keep, Plantin’ what I sow, harvestin’ what I reap. (banjo and bass lock in, steady groove) ⸻ Chorus They say I’m a lost soul, driftin’ off the map, But I know exactly where I’m at. I don’t need a pulpit tellin’ me right from wrong, When love’s been my compass all along. I choose her, I choose my name, I choose this fire in my veins. If faith means denyin’ what feels true, Then I’ll stay lost… just me and you. Choir (call & response): Lost soul— (but I’m free) Lost soul— (yeah, I’m free) ⸻ Bridge (break it down – flute featured) I got a roof over my head, Food in my belly, prayers I ain’t said. When the lights go out and the world gets quiet, My wife’s right there—man, I don’t deny it. Some folks need Heaven waitin’ up above, Me? I found mine in human love. Choir (soft, reverent): Amen… amen… ⸻ Final Chorus (big, choir full) Call me a lost soul, I’ll wear that name, I found my truth in the livin’, not the claim. I don’t walk alone, I don’t walk afraid, I walk with the choices that I’ve made. I got family, love, and a hand to hold, That’s my scripture, that’s my soul. When I lay me down at the end of the night, I ain’t lost—I’m exactly right. Choir (fade, gospel swell): Love’ll guide him hoooome… Love’ll guide him hoooome…
