Story Behind The Song

This song was written after a rough break-up. The ex wanted to re-unite. Although and I missed him terribly, I knew getting back together might not be a good thing. I was discussing the situation with a pastor-friend (who tends to think of the "church

Song Description

In spite of the humor in the opening line, "I gave you up for Lent this year," it's a rather vulnerable look at fears in relationship (and in no relationship) and also a recognition that love starts within myself. It is a declaration to let go of somethi

Lyrics

Lent (40 Days)
Words and music by Kathy Pritchard

I gave you up for Lent this year
I gave up cigarettes and beer to see
Just how much I could take
I gave up what I thought was real
I gave up love, so I could feel my heart
Beating like the waves
Come and break this curse
Come and quench my thirst

Chorus:
Forty days and forty nights
I will close, close my eyes
Until I see, ?til I see the light

I gave you up for Lent this year
I gave up chocolate and all my fear of loss
And ending up alone
I gave you up I let you go
I set you free, so I could know for sure
My heart?s already home
Come and break this fast
With a love that lasts

Chorus:
Forty days, and forty nights?

Resurrection comes without warning
Unexpectedly Easter morning sun
Burns right on through the stone
Wind and fire blow through the temple
Dancing on tongues, bringing redemption near
Burning in our bones
Come and break this bread
Let us not forget

Chorus:
Forty days, and forty nights?

I gave you up for Lent this year?

Playlist Creator	Playlist Name	Date Added
Ionut Mirel Udrea	Best Folk	9/27/2015