"The River's Song"
I walked to the river
My bones weary and worn
Hoping for some sign
That my Savior left me.
The valley sighed and the wind grew wings
While the water sang a song
(sinner sinner)
where is your Savior now?
(sinner sinner)
break your filthy knees and bow
(sinner sinner)
the gates will open and you will burn
not even this river can keep you pure
All the colors of the world
Bled out; out to the river.
I heard a voice in the distance--
“My child, come to me”
I fell to my knees and the tears that I cried
Flowed down to the river
And washed away.
Heads fell from shoulders,
Roses sprang from the moonlight
And the bridges burned.
I stayed by the river, hoping--
Waiting for a sign
That my Savior left me.
As the lilies bloomed,
Locusts filled my mouth.
Ten thousand angels
Fell down in wicked fire;
Tore down skyscrapers
Built with my own words.
“Get back wretched demon!”
“Come away from the fire”
“Rest in my arms for a little while”
I feel to my knees and the tears that I cried
Flowed down to the river
And washed away.
Mice came scratching at my door,
Red eyes gleaming in the dark
Fangs sharpened and dripping in lies.
Their claws tore at my chest,
A cross burned on my tongue.
The church bells rang.
My skin melted and stardust fell in my eyes.
Dried blood
Caked under my nails
Dirt covered feet walked to the river
And it sang back to me
(sinner sinner)
where is your Savior now?
(sinner sinner)
break your filthy knees and bow
(sinner sinner)
the gates will open and you will burn
not even this river can keep you pure
And I stayed by the river, hoping--
Praying for a sign
That my Savior left me.