From the Dust to the Door

Lyrics

[Intro] Father Christos, forgive me for the bad acts [Verse 1] Apocalyptic mind state, Mad Max in my head We’re out of whack—maybe shots, maybe fear instead Anthrax in the headlines, every screen’s a red flare Hard to tell what’s true when the whole room’s scared Gen X came up where the bad cats packed straps Gang life, hard lessons—those are sad facts Can’t watch TV; it’s too soft, all flapjacks I need plain truth, not a smile painted flat [Chorus] Christos, forgive me, I’m still learning the way Bad choices behind me, but I’m here today From the dust to the door, let the old weight pass Keep my hands from the fire, keep my feet on the path [Verse 2] Meager beginnings, grew up called poor trash Counted out early, they were sure I wouldn’t last But God didn’t use your math, didn’t tally my worth I found a little grace in the grit of the earth Christos blessed, pulling up with flavor like DoorDash Still working on my temper when the fuse burns fast I’m an Aries, you know I can charge down a warpath So I breathe, hold back, let the anger walk past [Bridge] I don’t need another reason to become what I hate I can name what I’ve done, I can choose what I make If the world’s gone crooked, let me stand up straight One hard breath, one small turn—that’s a start, that’s faith [Chorus] Christos, forgive me, I’m still learning the way Bad choices behind me, but I’m here today From the dust to the door, let the old weight pass Keep my hands from the fire, keep my feet on the path [Outro] Father Christos, forgive me for the bad acts I’m still here, still choosing, still walking it back