76 Beats to My Knees

Lyrics

INTRO — Spoken, low and weary In my car again, Lord… Talking to the dark like it might answer back. Trying to find the words. Lord, listen to my tears. Listen to this cry for mercy. Can You hear me? VERSE 1 — Intimate, restrained Can You hear me? I’m screaming in the dead of night. I wear a smile like armor Just to prove that I’m alright. The bottle’s got a hold on me. I bury hurt and chase the past. I’m at war with the man I was— I don’t know how long I’ll last. The old me feels like a stranger now. I’m trying to become someone new. But the weight of this world keeps pulling me under. Lord, I don’t know what to do. My heart keeps pounding, I’m gasping for air. I’ve got the will, but the strength isn’t there. I’m surrounded by people, but none of it feels real. I’m drowning in a room where nobody can hear. I’m losing ground to the darkness inside. Nowhere to run, nowhere left to hide. I’m broken, not beaten—I’m still holding on, Searching for peace that’s been missing so long. I’m not ashamed to fall on my knees. Lord, I need You now. Can You hear me? PRE-CHORUS — Rising, drums enter I’ve got nothing left to offer, Nothing left to call my own. If You want this broken heart, Lord, It’s Yours—take me home. CHORUS — Full band, soaring vocal CAN YOU HEAR ME? I’m screaming at the top of my lungs! Can You feel me? I’m a man coming undone! I’m broken on my knees, But I’ve got nothing left to hide. I’ll give You all that’s left of me— Lord, don’t leave me here tonight. CAN YOU HEAR ME Through the thunder, through the pain? CAN YOU HEAR ME When I’m calling out Your name? I’m still here. I’m still fighting. Lord, I’m begging You tonight— CAN YOU HEAR ME? VERSE 2 — More urgent, building intensity Today’s the day I face the fight. No more running from myself. I’ve been losing to temptation, Drinking my way through hell. I’m a prisoner of flesh and bone. This bottle took more than I can say. I’ve carried these wounds for years, Lord— I need a different way. I can’t see where this road will lead, So I’ll take each step by faith. When my legs give out beneath me, Be the strength I cannot make. These scars run deeper than the eye can see. These limits hold me down. Wash the stains from my weary soul— Don’t let me drown before I’m found. I am weak, but You are mighty. I am lost, but You know the way. If there’s a light beyond this darkness, Give me strength to see another day. CHORUS — Bigger, gospel backing vocals CAN YOU HEAR ME? I’m screaming at the top of my lungs! Can You feel me? I’m a man coming undone! I’m broken on my knees, But I’ve got nothing left to hide. I’ll give You all that’s left of me— Lord, don’t leave me here tonight. CAN YOU HEAR ME Through the thunder, through the pain? CAN YOU HEAR ME When I’m calling out Your name? I’m still here. I’m still fighting. Lord, I’m begging You tonight— CAN YOU HEAR ME? VERSE 3 — Dark, gritty, confessional I need a hand to hold on to hope. I’m standing at the edge of grief. My soul’s been walking on a road of ice— Lord, send me some relief. These demons keep pulling me under. I fight them every day. I’m reaching for a human connection, But I’m a thousand miles away. My past ain’t pretty—I won’t deny it. I know the man I used to be. But I can still look myself in the eyes When I’m down here on my knees. I’ve got a thousand scars beneath this skin, But I’m still breathing, still alive. Every broken piece of me is crying out— Lord, help me survive. Do You hear me? My pain is speaking. Every broken piece of me is crying out. Do You hear me? BRIDGE — Half-time, dark and solemn Though I walk through the valley Of the shadow of death, I can feel the darkness following. I can hear it counting every breath. I’m tired of fighting battles Nobody else can see. I’m tired of being strong for everyone. Lord, who’s gonna fight for me? I’ve hated the hand that life dealt me. I’ve been sick, scared, and lost. But if redemption has a price, Lord, I’ve paid enough in blood and loss. So take this anger. Take this shame. Take this broken heart of mine. I’m not asking for an easy road— Just don’t leave me here to die. FINAL CHORUS — Explosive, full gospel choir CAN YOU HEAR ME? I’m screaming at the top of my lungs! Can You feel me? I’m a man coming undone! I’m broken on my knees, But I’m not beyond Your grace. I’ll give You all that’s left of me— Lord, help me find my place. CAN YOU HEAR ME Through the thunder, through the pain? CAN YOU HEAR ME When I’m calling out Your name? I’m still here! I’m still breathing! Though I’m barely holding on! I’m still here! I’m still reaching! Lord, don’t let my hope be gone! CAN YOU HEAR ME? Can You hear me? Can You hear me now? OUTRO — Piano, organ and fading saxophone Heal my body. Heal my soul. Heal the wounds I can’t control. Give me strength to face tomorrow. Give me peace to end this sorrow. Lord, I’m here. I’m still praying. I’m still reaching through the night. Can You hear me? I’m still fighting.