Lyrics

RISE AGAIN
© 2005 by Mike Lickiss

Verse 1 The ashes of our past are falling down
Covering us in gray, blocking out the light in the cloud
The weight upon us now has bent our backs
Powerful invisible, as our souls, slip through the cracks

Verse 2 The love we shared is now turned to hate
Hearts that were open, guarded by a menacing gate
Fear consumes and turns our peace to war
House that were open, are now closed forevermore

Chorus And the blood that?s been turned to wine
Pour down upon me; cleanse me of my crime
Wash the weight of years off my skin
Chains now release me, and my soul, will rise again

Verse 3 And we march along now in perfect time
Following the gods of war, telling us what is right
In their words we find our enemies
Anger now directed, arms raised, to defeat

Chorus And the blood that?s been turned to wine
Pour down upon me; cleanse me of my crime
Wash the weight of years off my skin
Chains now release me, and my soul, will rise again

Bridge (Don?t listen, don?t follow them take you slow)
Anger now wells up inside me,
Not allowed to scream it out
Others say just walk beside me,
Soon enough you?ll be underground
Don?t listen don?t follow,
Strike your fist against the pain
In His blood I find my meaning,
In His loss eternal gain
Don?t listen don?t follow,
Strike your fist against the pain
In His blood I find my meaning,
In His loss eternal gain

Chorus And the blood that?s been turned to wine
Pour down upon me; cleanse me of my crime
Wash the weight of years off my skin
Chains now release me, and my soul, will rise again