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Stay With Me
04:15
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Stay With Me
By Adam Joshua Castro
-Verse 1-
Give me truth to believe in
I’ve got so many things on my heart that just don’t belong
It’s time to step back, stop singing the same song
The same words that prove me wrong
-Verse 2-
“I’m sorry” doesn’t mean a thing
When I fail to keep the same things from happening
God I need change, I need you to save me
(I need you to save me)
You have never led me astray, and I need this doubt to go away
-Chorus-
Stay with me, and lead me through the dark
Into the great unknown that sanctifies my heart
Stay with me, I need You to save me
And give me the strength to carry on
-Verse 3-
My understanding has failed me again
Need to surrender my pride, and walk away from the sin
Cuz I’ve been led astray by my own sanity
And I’m in desperate need of some clarity
-Verse 4-
So give me truth to believe in
I’ve got so many things on my mind
That I need to leave behind me
Save me from myself
CHORUS
-Bridge-
I lean on You, My Hope and Truth
God take my fear away
You have never led me astray, I pray this doubt goes away
You have never led me astray, Oh God, take the fear away!
CHORUS
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2. |
Hold Me Close
04:13
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Hold Me Close
By Adam Joshua Castro
-Verse 1-
I hear You calling me
Out of my fallacy
Back to Reality
Who I am called to be
The path before my eyes
Leads into darkened skies
But I will never hide
This fire that burns inside
-Pre-Chorus-
So tired of running
Myself to the ground
But I know its on your knees
Where the lost are found
So I'll capture this moment
As you capture me
-Chorus-
So Hold Me Close
Hold Me Close
So I will not fall astray
-Verse 2-
My flesh, my enemy
Corrupts the best of me
But I have security
Knowing your here with me
The path before my eyes
Leads into darkened skies
But I will never hide
This fire that burns inside
CHORUS
PRE-CHORUS
CHORUS
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3. |
I Count As Loss
04:56
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I Count As Loss
By Adam Joshua Castro
-Verse 1-
I’m finally here at the end of my rope
Cuz its easier to kill than to cope.
When I let go of everything that I know.
I find I should have held onto my hope.
When I take matters into my own hands
Role the dice just to see where it lands
You let me know You’re in control of it all.
So drop the cards and lets see where they fall.
-Chorus-
Everything I have I count as loss
Compared to knowing you.
I lay my burdens at the Cross
So lead me to Your Truth
-Verse 2-
The decision’s made, to follow through or just fold
Better to fight than to do what you’re told
So I will stand, unafraid with no shame
Cuz in the end, this is more than just a game
My Life is on the Line
And I know the fault is mine
So take my life as Your own
Nothing can pay for all the love that you’ve shown!
CHORUS
-Bridge-
Oh God, Just take it all
My pride and my ev-er-y flaw x2
CHORUS
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4. |
She Doesn't Wanna Let Go
04:07
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She Doesn’t Wanna Let Go
By Downcast
-Interlude-
Oh No, She Doesn’t Wanna Let Go (x5)
Doesn’t She know that, doesn’t she know that she’ll drown!?
-Verse 1-
I found a secret that they tried to hide
That they tried to hide from your eyes
All the fables they’re telling, you fall for it
All these lies that they’re selling are counterfeit to the touch.
And I learned of plans to destroy and deceive
So I suggest it best if we both leave
But you Iron your arms, cling to ships that bleed
Too afraid to fall, but that’s exactly here this will lead
-Chorus-
I don’t want this blood on my hands
But you’re leaving me no other choice so here’s my plan
I’m leaving and I’ll never look back
If this is what you decide, well at least you know I tried
-Interlude-
-Verse 2-
I tried to save you from this
But now you’re in the abyss
You’re now consumed inside your own affliction
You’re drowning into the deep
But I pray you wake from this sleep
And that you come back to your senses once again!
-Bridge-
I found a secret that they tried to hide
And darling you fell for it, you fell for it…
And there’s no going back.
I tried to bring you back to the truth
But you wouldn’t listen to any reproof
The seed has been sowed, the path has been shown
So now, I’ll leave you alone
-Interlude-
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5. |
Not Tonight
04:08
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Not Tonight
By Adam Joshua Castro
-Verse 1-
You left me for dead, where I was misled,
Thought feelings were from the heart, but they were all in my head.
How could I mishear, every word that was said?
I guess they were meant for someone else instead…
-Verse 2-
How could you leave? How could you go?
No explanation, no reason to show…
How could you leave? Where did you go?
(A telephone call in the middle of late afternoon, is what broke my heart
A Telephone call in the middle of late afternoon)
-Chorus-
Is this a nightmare? Is this a dream?
I have lost everything, or so it may seem
I cannot force you to stand by my side
All that I ask dear is “Please not tonight”
-Bridge-
Do you remember?…Late in December…
Our love burned like ember…
Burning so bright, from the outside…
Do you remember…Late in December
Laughing and crying and living and dying
And this heart is trying but there’s no denying!
(All I have left are these pictures and memories
And they feel like daisies fading away in the breeze
All of these pictures and memories of you and I together.
All I have left are these pictures and memories
And they feel like daisies fading away in the breeze
All of this living and dying and this heart is trying but…)
CHORUS
How could you leave? How could you go?
No explanation no reason to show…
Maybe one day, I will know
(I am still praying that this is all just a dream
And that by morning, you’ll return to me.
And if I ask you to come home
Please don’t say no…)
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6. |
Downcast
04:45
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Downcast
By Adam Joshua Castro
-Verse 1-
Wretched, beyond all belief
Wasted, Awaiting Relief
But for now, I am the Downcast
Helpless, Still in Distress
Hopeless, Have nothing left
'Cause right now, I am the Downcast
-Chorus-
I’m the abandoned, I am the broken man
I am the lost, I am the lonely
I am the fallen king
In need of a Savior, In need of release
I wanna leave my pain in the past
But for now, I am the Downcast
-Verse 2-
Captive, Alone and Afraid
But Covered, by Blood that paid it all
'Cause I am the Downcast
-Verse 3-
Though I am weary and weak in the night
You teach me to walk by my faith not my sight!
CHORUS
-Bridge-
The stains of my past, they just wont go away
The memory of all that had led me astray
But I know that your grace is sufficient enough save me
CHORUS
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7. |
I Don't Deserve
04:02
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I Don’t Deserve
By Adam Joshua Castro
-Verse 1-
I wish I could take away the memories of yesterday
But my faults seem to remain
There is nothing I can do to take away the things that I’ve done
Oh God, What are You to do with Your son?
-Chorus-
I don’t deserve any form of love that You have
I don’t deserve the blood You spilled on my behalf
I’m on my knees, praying that this is enough
I give my life to you oh God
Cuz I know, without You I’m nothing at all
-Bridge-
I pray that this
I pray that this is enough
CHORUS x2
(I’m nothing at all)
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8. |
Save Me (Father)
06:55
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Save Me (Father)
By Adam Joshua Castro
-Chorus 1-
Father would You let me live?
Father would You forgive?
Father would You break me, of all my indiscretions? x2
-Chorus 2-
‘Cause I’m so sick of all I’ve done
My candle’s lit, but it can’t outshine the sun
So here I am, and here’s my hand
I’m reaching out to You the only One who can Save Me
-Verse 1-
What if I didn’t trust You?
What if I doubted everything?
What if my flesh was able, but never willing?
What if I sinned against You?
What if I fell to the floor?
What if I didn’t listen, but chose to ignore?
CHORUS 1/2
What if I failed to follow?
What if I turned the other way?
What if I clung to those who would lead me astray?
What if I sought my own path?
What if I cared for none at all?
What if your love was able to break through my walls?
CHORUS 1/2
(Father, Save me from myself) (Stay with me) (Hold me closer)
Father would You let me live?
Father would You forgive?
Father would You break me, of all of my transgressions?
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