[Intro — filtered beat, chopped vocal samples, muted guitar] Yeah, yeah I thought I could run Thought I could disappear But You know me too well [Verse 1 — rhythmic, conversational vocal] I took off running down a road I made No map, no brakes, just another escape I said, “God, I'm good, I don't need Your help” Meanwhile You were right there Calling me back to Yourself I changed my number, changed my plans Built up walls with my own two hands But every place I went, every door I tried Your mercy was waiting on the other side [Pre-Chorus — rising vocals] I ran You came I hid You stayed I fell You reached I said, “Leave me alone” You said, “You're Mine.” [Chorus — huge pop-rock hook] You're the Hound of Heaven Coming after me Through every dead-end street Through every broken dream I can run, I can hide I can waste my whole life But Your love keeps chasing me Your love keeps chasing me I thought I was running away But You were running my way [Verse 2 — bouncy groove, rhythmic guitar] I tried religion, tried rebellion Tried filling my heart with a million distractions Anything, everything, just to stay busy Anything but stopping long enough to hear You Then You showed up in the middle of the mess Didn't bring a hammer, didn't bring a test Just opened Your arms like You knew all along That underneath all my running I still wanted home [Pre-Chorus — building] I ran You came I hid You stayed I fell You reached I said, “I'm too far gone” You said, “Come home.” [Chorus — full band] You're the Hound of Heaven Coming after me Through every dead-end street Through every broken dream I can run, I can hide I can waste my whole life But Your love keeps chasing me Your love keeps chasing me I thought I was running away But You were running my way [Bridge — beat drops, vocal layers] [Call and response] Where could I go? You'd find me there. Where could I hide? You'd meet me there. How far could I run? Your grace runs farther. How lost could I get? You still know my name. [Beat returns — explosive] I'M DONE RUNNING! [Final Chorus — biggest] You're the Hound of Heaven Coming after me You chased me through the darkness You wouldn't let me leave I can run, I can hide But I finally realize— Your pursuit was never punishment It was mercy chasing me I thought I was running away But You were running my way [Outro — stripped vocal] I was looking for somewhere You couldn't find me. Turns out... There isn't anywhere.
