1. TIME

When I die, where do I go?
Do I ascend up above,
Or do I rot in this hole?
I am a sinner just like the rest.
Do I ascend up above?
Does the fire feast on my flesh?

When I die where do I go,
Do I ascend up above or
Do I rot in this hole?
Death is the path to eternity from time
Look in my eyes and watch me die.

Watch me die.

The shadows of my past are cast too dark,
Too dark for me to shine.

Buried alive by the sands of time,
The hourglass flips
As I begin to die.
Death is a transformation
To eternity from time.
Lost at sea,
I float into the darkness of my mind.


So what's the point of being alive?
'Cause ever since I can remember
I've been living a lie. (Living a lie)

I am ashamed of what I've done
I hate what I have become,
One last breath before the plunge.

I let the ocean fill my lungs. 


We love and die by the hands of time.

The taste in my mouth reminds me of a place,
A place that I once knew.

I lay adrift in this ocean of time,
Waiting for the tide to bring me back to you.
I thought I heard you say my name
I'm digging my own grave. 


Watch me die. (x2)


2. SUPERFICIAL SAVIOUR

All of this means nothing,
Tell me, what are we living for,
As we worship a superficial savior?


This world that we live in
Condones all of my sin.
It paints a portrait of acceptance,
Of a world that puts more worth in possessions
Than our very own loved ones.

It seems to me all you see is someone on the street
Trying to sell you on who you should be. 

You can never buy beauty
And you will never define me. 


Tonight, tonight,
You're the only reason
That my heart still beats,
I wish everyone could see.
It doesn't matter.
It never mattered.
Supersede everything I see that isn't you.
It doesn't matter,
it never mattered.
You are the one that can save me from myself.
No one else can save me from this hell.


Turn my back to the ones
That made me brainwashed by society.
You can have everything in the world,
But it all means nothing. 


We are so near-sighted
We are blinded from the truth.
We waste our lives always wanting more.
We're always searching for a superficial savior.


Tonight, tonight you're the only reason
that my heart still beats,
I wish everyone could see.
It doesn't matter.
It never mattered.
Supersede everything I see that isn't you.

It doesn't matter,
It never mattered.
You are the one that can save me from myself.
No one else can save me from this hell.


3. COUNTERFEIT KINGDOMS

One nation under God,
Where is God in this nation?
No one is safe,
Our worst fears are yet to come.

I will embrace the end. 


This nation is decaying from the inside out.

I realize we live lives of lies.
Stab out my eyes and rid me of my sight.
This culture teaches us how to die,
So we must stand
And fight for what is right.
We are the threat. 


Try and cut me down, but you won't,
You think you're so smart
Like you know something I don't. 

Well, know this:
I'm sick of the lies.
Never will I bow to you,
Never will I die. 


One nation under God,
Where is God in this nation?


This nation is decaying from the inside out.

I realize we live lives of lies.
Stab out my eyes and rid me of my sight.
This culture teaches us how to die,
So we must stand
And fight for what is right.


You are not safe,
Your worst fears are yet to come. 

When death rears its ugly head,
You will rue the day,
I will embrace the end. 


We are the threat. (x2)


4. DIRGE

Time is death.
Eternal rest.


5. BEREAVEMENT

How can you forgive me
If I can't forgive myself?

I took you for granted
And now you're gone.
How could you take him from me?

Father, dig my grave,
No matter what I go through,
I could never, never forget you. 


Memories run through my mind,
Only moments frozen in time,
I have so much pain
Things just aren't the same. 

He lived a life of happiness,
A life filled with love,
I need to just keep breathing.

Who knows what tomorrow will bring.
Because tomorrow's a broken promise. 


Live my life in regret
It was so hard to see you go
But in the end, there is hope
I will never let go.

Live my life in regret
It was so hard to see you go
But in the end, there is hope
I will never forget you.

You took his life like a thief in night
For all I know, you could take mine
With the blink of an eye when you could die,
I watched the light leave your eyes.

I will see you again,
Until then, I will cherish these memories.

You will always have a place in my heart.


Live my life in regret
It was so hard to see you go
But in the end there is hope.
I will never let go.


Live my life in regret
It was so hard to see you go
But in the end there is hope.
I will never forget you.


I put you in the ground,
But I see you in the sky.

If you could see me now,
You would be so proud.


6. TRANSGRESSOR

Before I knew you
I was scum of earth,
Empty and broken from the moment of birth.
Without you I am no one. 

All we are is filthy dust
If I were him, I wouldn't claim us.
We are all dirty thieves,
Doing what we want when we please.
Who will save me from this body of death,
A miracle from every breath.
Empty and broken body of death.

I gaze into this void of problems
And I see myself begging for help.

Once you choose your path
There is no turning back.
It's everything or nothing
It's now or never
Staring face to face with forever.


Don't choke, swallow your pride.
Everyone deserves to die. 


As far as I can tell,
We should all be burning in hell.
Only your grace can save,
Just and supreme,
Forever sovereign He reigns.

I gaze into this void of problems
And I see myself begging for help.

How can we live our lives
As if they were our own
How could we call this place our home.
We are the heirs to the throne.


7. PENTECOST

(Instrumental)


8. BEACONS

What happened to that heart of fire
That burned so bright
So everyone can see?
A light of truth like a beacon
That brings us back to you.

I lose myself with every sin
Like a fire dying in the wind.

I may stumble on your path,
But you always get me back on my feet.
On my feet.


All I am is a broken promise,
Don't let me disappoint you again.
Every sin is another nail in the cross
Why do I do this to you
Why do I do this to myself?

I don't know if I can follow this path
Without turning my back.
I can't set myself free,
But maybe that isn't how it was meant to be.


I can't save myself. 

Condemn me to hell.

If for a moment I believe,
I can save myself.

Intentions of righteousness
Are not my own (Not my own),
But from Christ alone.

Every sin is another nail in the cross
Why do I do this to you
Why do I do this to myself?

I am trying to be a better man
Striving to live my life
Guided by your hand.


9. APPROACHING THE THRONE

Approaching the throne,
You delivered me from death,
My eyes from the tears,
You gave me every breath.
You took away my regrets,
Nothing in my hands I bring,
Simply to the cross I cling.
You paid my debt, and now I'm free.

You washed my hands clean and now I'm free.
He put his son in my place, not in vain.
It's the heart of grace.
All of the things I don't deserve I have received,
Creator of heaven and earth,
Your death is what animates me.

My name is written on his hands,
My name is written on his heart,
He forged all of my plans from the very start
For his love will never depart.
I will approach the throne in faith.

Approaching the throne,
You delivered me from death
My eyes from the tears,
You gave me every breath.
You took away my regrets,
Nothing in my hands I bring,
Simply to the cross I cling.
You paid my debt, and now I'm free.

And now I'm free.

He put his son in my place, not in vain.
It's the heart of grace.
All of the things I don't deserve I have received,
Creator of heaven and earth,
Your death is what animates me.

I will sing a song of praise,
I will glorify your name,
You put your son in my place,
You paid my debt,
And now all I know is grace.
You have given me everything,
I long to hear you say "You are forgiven."
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, salvation has been won,
I am a beggar adopted as a son,
I long to hear him say "You are forgiven."


10. ETERNAL

Finally I know the truth,
Finally I've been renewed.

I stand on solid ground,
I know there has to be more to life
Than what we see.
I know there's more to life than just me.
I stand on solid ground.
You save me from my own demise.

Every scar is a constant reminder of the former self,
That empty shell of a man
That I once was.
I am forgiven for what I've done.
All of my sins are washed away
By your holy son.

I am not a slave to death.
I will not become like the rest. (x2)

I will not idle by and watch you burn.
I will not become another burden on this earth.

I stand on solid ground,
I know there has to be more to life
Than what we see.
I know there's more to life than just me.
I stand on solid ground.
Finally I'm set free.

I am forgiven,
I am a new man,
I will eagerly wait for the end.
I'll leave this past life behind me,
Now finally I'm free.