Aspiring lyricist and songwriter

Before I met you, Jesus, I always crossed the line
I hustled and I cheated, took what wasn’t mine
Not sure why you picked me, that cold and lonely night
But the darkness is behind me and I’m basking in your light
Someone asked me once if I had ever lost my way
I said I guess I had, but it’s okay
There’s only ever been one man whose life was free of sin
But his father gave the rest of us a chance to try again
I know I’ll stumble again, let temptation be my guide
But now I’ve got a holy, healing savior by my side
I’m forgiven, I’m restored
Re-created and reborn
The best thing in my life is that I’m standing here with you
Forever broken, forever new
I’m praying for forgiveness, thank you, Lord, amen
Lonely and alone isn’t how I want to end
Tomorrow I’ll be blessed with a chance to start anew
That and your grace will see me through
I will fall down again, let temptation be my guide
But now I’ve got a holy, healing savior by my side
I’m forgiven, I’m restored
Re-created and reborn
The best thing in my life is that I found my way to you
Forever broken, forever new
Mercy calls us to our knees, bows our heads for your embrace
We’re all broken people, made whole by your sweet grace
That’s the beauty of faith, the wonder of you
It’s not what we have done, but what we’ll do
I know I’ll stumble again, let temptation be my guide
But now I’ve got a holy, healing savior by my side
I’m forgiven, I’m restored
Re-created and reborn
The best thing in my life is that I’m standing here with you
Forever broken, forever new

Today’s the day I’m gonna start
Finally do something smart
Straighten out my back, clear my head, heal my heart
Intentions good, directions clear
But then Jack whispers in my ear
Another night gets washed away, another week, another year
Thing is, I have trouble letting go
Mistakes I’ve made have laid me low
Since you left I’m hollowed out, can’t move on, status quo
Welcome to Train Wreck City
Where nights are long and fueled by pity
Set out the mat for fools like me
Even I can see the irony
You won’t be coming to this town
But on my own I’m train wreck-bound
Should have stopped you, called your name
Everyone knows I’m to blame
And all I do is prove they’re right, still a mess, still the same
Welcome to Train Wreck City
Where nights are long and fueled by pity
Set out the mat for fools like me
Even I can see the irony
No way you’re coming to this town
So that leaves me train wreck-bound
All aboard, we ride for free
To this sad community
Maybe just your memory
Will be enough to rescue me
You’re miles away, but who’s to say
Maybe I’ll get home someday
Welcome to Train Wreck City
Where nights are long and fueled by pity
Set out the mat for fools like me
Even I can see the irony
You won’t be coming to this town
And on my own I’m train wreck-bound

Ever since I met you, first felt your embrace
I left my old ways behind
Saw my life redefined
Now I’m walking in peace and covered in grace
Every day I am grateful you opened that door
I know what I owe you
Guess I just want to show you
Thanks isn’t enough, I need to give more
So here’s my heart, here’s my soul
Here’s my trust, my love, my hope
Feel my faith, hear my praise
Let me glorify your name
Everything I’ve ever had, I offer on my knees
I give it all to you, my Lord, ‘cause you gave it all for me
One day our two worlds will be unified
Until then, my Lord
I want nothing more
Than to wander this earth with you by my side
Here’s my heart, here’s my soul
Here’s my trust, my love, my hope
Feel my faith, hear my praise
Let me glorify your name
Everything I’ve ever had, I offer on my knees
I give it all to you, my Lord, ‘cause you gave it all for me
Maybe we can never
Understand
Love that doesn’t stop
He walked up that hill
Knowing
What was at the top
So here’s my heart, here’s my soul
Here’s my trust, my love, my hope
Feel my faith, hear my praise
Let me glorify your name
Everything I’ve ever had, I offer on my knees
I give it all to you, my Lord, ‘cause you gave it all for me

Before I met you, Jesus, I always crossed the line
I hustled and I cheated, took what wasn’t mine
Not sure why you picked me, that cold and lonely night
But the darkness is behind me and I’m basking in your light
Someone asked me once if I had ever lost my way
I said I guess I had, but it’s okay
There’s only ever been one man whose life was free of sin
But his father gave the rest of us a chance to try again
I know I’ll stumble again, let temptation be my guide
But now I’ve got a holy, healing savior by my side
I’m forgiven, I’m restored
Re-created and reborn
The best thing in my life is that I’m standing here with you
Forever broken, forever new
I’m praying for forgiveness, thank you, Lord, amen
Lonely and alone isn’t how I want to end
Tomorrow I’ll be blessed with a chance to start anew
That and your grace will see me through
I will fall down again, let temptation be my guide
But now I’ve got a holy, healing savior by my side
I’m forgiven, I’m restored
Re-created and reborn
The best thing in my life is that I found my way to you
Forever broken, forever new
Mercy calls us to our knees, bows our heads for your embrace
We’re all broken people, made whole by your sweet grace
That’s the beauty of faith, the wonder of you
It’s not what we have done, but what we’ll do
I know I’ll stumble again, let temptation be my guide
But now I’ve got a holy, healing savior by my side
I’m forgiven, I’m restored
Re-created and reborn
The best thing in my life is that I’m standing here with you
Forever broken, forever new

Today’s the day I’m gonna start
Finally do something smart
Straighten out my back, clear my head, heal my heart
Intentions good, directions clear
But then Jack whispers in my ear
Another night gets washed away, another week, another year
Thing is, I have trouble letting go
Mistakes I’ve made have laid me low
Since you left I’m hollowed out, can’t move on, status quo
Welcome to Train Wreck City
Where nights are long and fueled by pity
Set out the mat for fools like me
Even I can see the irony
You won’t be coming to this town
But on my own I’m train wreck-bound
Should have stopped you, called your name
Everyone knows I’m to blame
And all I do is prove they’re right, still a mess, still the same
Welcome to Train Wreck City
Where nights are long and fueled by pity
Set out the mat for fools like me
Even I can see the irony
No way you’re coming to this town
So that leaves me train wreck-bound
All aboard, we ride for free
To this sad community
Maybe just your memory
Will be enough to rescue me
You’re miles away, but who’s to say
Maybe I’ll get home someday
Welcome to Train Wreck City
Where nights are long and fueled by pity
Set out the mat for fools like me
Even I can see the irony
You won’t be coming to this town
And on my own I’m train wreck-bound

Ever since I met you, first felt your embrace
I left my old ways behind
Saw my life redefined
Now I’m walking in peace and covered in grace
Every day I am grateful you opened that door
I know what I owe you
Guess I just want to show you
Thanks isn’t enough, I need to give more
So here’s my heart, here’s my soul
Here’s my trust, my love, my hope
Feel my faith, hear my praise
Let me glorify your name
Everything I’ve ever had, I offer on my knees
I give it all to you, my Lord, ‘cause you gave it all for me
One day our two worlds will be unified
Until then, my Lord
I want nothing more
Than to wander this earth with you by my side
Here’s my heart, here’s my soul
Here’s my trust, my love, my hope
Feel my faith, hear my praise
Let me glorify your name
Everything I’ve ever had, I offer on my knees
I give it all to you, my Lord, ‘cause you gave it all for me
Maybe we can never
Understand
Love that doesn’t stop
He walked up that hill
Knowing
What was at the top
So here’s my heart, here’s my soul
Here’s my trust, my love, my hope
Feel my faith, hear my praise
Let me glorify your name
Everything I’ve ever had, I offer on my knees
I give it all to you, my Lord, ‘cause you gave it all for me

Before I met you, Jesus, I always crossed the line
I hustled and I cheated, took what wasn’t mine
Not sure why you picked me, that cold and lonely night
But the darkness is behind me and I’m basking in your light
Someone asked me once if I had ever lost my way
I said I guess I had, but it’s okay
There’s only ever been one man whose life was free of sin
But his father gave the rest of us a chance to try again
I know I’ll stumble again, let temptation be my guide
But now I’ve got a holy, healing savior by my side
I’m forgiven, I’m restored
Re-created and reborn
The best thing in my life is that I’m standing here with you
Forever broken, forever new
I’m praying for forgiveness, thank you, Lord, amen
Lonely and alone isn’t how I want to end
Tomorrow I’ll be blessed with a chance to start anew
That and your grace will see me through
I will fall down again, let temptation be my guide
But now I’ve got a holy, healing savior by my side
I’m forgiven, I’m restored
Re-created and reborn
The best thing in my life is that I found my way to you
Forever broken, forever new
Mercy calls us to our knees, bows our heads for your embrace
We’re all broken people, made whole by your sweet grace
That’s the beauty of faith, the wonder of you
It’s not what we have done, but what we’ll do
I know I’ll stumble again, let temptation be my guide
But now I’ve got a holy, healing savior by my side
I’m forgiven, I’m restored
Re-created and reborn
The best thing in my life is that I’m standing here with you
Forever broken, forever new

Today’s the day I’m gonna start
Finally do something smart
Straighten out my back, clear my head, heal my heart
Intentions good, directions clear
But then Jack whispers in my ear
Another night gets washed away, another week, another year
Thing is, I have trouble letting go
Mistakes I’ve made have laid me low
Since you left I’m hollowed out, can’t move on, status quo
Welcome to Train Wreck City
Where nights are long and fueled by pity
Set out the mat for fools like me
Even I can see the irony
You won’t be coming to this town
But on my own I’m train wreck-bound
Should have stopped you, called your name
Everyone knows I’m to blame
And all I do is prove they’re right, still a mess, still the same
Welcome to Train Wreck City
Where nights are long and fueled by pity
Set out the mat for fools like me
Even I can see the irony
No way you’re coming to this town
So that leaves me train wreck-bound
All aboard, we ride for free
To this sad community
Maybe just your memory
Will be enough to rescue me
You’re miles away, but who’s to say
Maybe I’ll get home someday
Welcome to Train Wreck City
Where nights are long and fueled by pity
Set out the mat for fools like me
Even I can see the irony
You won’t be coming to this town
And on my own I’m train wreck-bound

Ever since I met you, first felt your embrace
I left my old ways behind
Saw my life redefined
Now I’m walking in peace and covered in grace
Every day I am grateful you opened that door
I know what I owe you
Guess I just want to show you
Thanks isn’t enough, I need to give more
So here’s my heart, here’s my soul
Here’s my trust, my love, my hope
Feel my faith, hear my praise
Let me glorify your name
Everything I’ve ever had, I offer on my knees
I give it all to you, my Lord, ‘cause you gave it all for me
One day our two worlds will be unified
Until then, my Lord
I want nothing more
Than to wander this earth with you by my side
Here’s my heart, here’s my soul
Here’s my trust, my love, my hope
Feel my faith, hear my praise
Let me glorify your name
Everything I’ve ever had, I offer on my knees
I give it all to you, my Lord, ‘cause you gave it all for me
Maybe we can never
Understand
Love that doesn’t stop
He walked up that hill
Knowing
What was at the top
So here’s my heart, here’s my soul
Here’s my trust, my love, my hope
Feel my faith, hear my praise
Let me glorify your name
Everything I’ve ever had, I offer on my knees
I give it all to you, my Lord, ‘cause you gave it all for me
Aspiring lyricist and songwriter
Former journalist and writer with work in many local, regional and national publications