Faith!? Lyrics by Chris Renzema

Verse 1:I, I’ve been working on the waysThat I lose my head some daysI just can’t keep it togetherI, I keep trying to soldier onTrying to put it in a songBut I just start to unravel Chorus:Faith feels like a free fall sometimesI guess I still freak out sometimesFaith feels like a free fall sometimesAnd … Read more

Leave A Light On Lyrics – Chris Renzema

Verse 1: And somewhere between the righteous and the rambling Is where I find myself standing And those flowers that You planted are too far away to see I remember that You said You’d be watching From that front porch by the garden You said You’d leave the light on for me Chorus: ‘Cause I … Read more

Only The Good Die Young Lyrics – Chris Renzema

Verse 1: I was twenty-four when all my friends Gave up on their religions You know, Marx called it an opium But I just call You Jesus I was twenty-five when I hit the wall Broke my wrist playing basketball You know, they say that pride comes before the fall And I’m on the ground … Read more

Hard Drugs Lyrics – Chris Renzema

Verse 1: Hate is a hard drug When it gets in your blood Spreads likes a poison ‘Til you can’t see what you’ve become And anger’s a hard drug It’s like playing with matches You can burn your house down Before you even know what happened Chorus: Oh, these are hard drugs to quit Oh, … Read more

Old Dreams (Live from Kansas City) Lyrics – Chris Renzema

(Yeah) Alright, this is “Old Dreams” Seems like I’ve spent a long time Trying to get back to where I started Always looking behind Thinking those were the glory days And I don’t think that I’ll find them And I’m coming to terms with that Maybe that’s the whole point You can’t live now if … Read more

Hope Or Nostalgia Lyrics – Chris Renzema

I thought I’d be better by now I thought I’d have this figured out But I keep finding myself back at the beginning It’s like I’m on a loop, and I keep on repeating But You say, “I got ya” Is this hope or nostalgia? I don’t know Oh, I don’t know (Hope or nostalgia?) … Read more

Get Out of the Way of Your Own Heart Lyrics – Chris Renzema

Are you feeling alone? Are you feeling like a child run away from home? Are you feeling afraid? Like your clever disguise has just been made? But are you worried about? Are you feeling like a thief that’s just been found out? Are the walls caving in? Folding underneath the weight of your original sin Can you let it go? … Read more

Old Dreams Lyrics – Chris Renzema

Seems like I’ve spent a long time Trying to get back to where I started Always looking behind Thinking those were the glory days And I don’t think that I’ll find them And I’m coming to terms with that Maybe that’s the whole point You can’t live now if you’re stuck with your head in … Read more

Just As Good Lyrics – Chris Renzema

I’ve been here before, my heart feels so weak Got this weight upon my chest, and I can’t stop forgetting My God, that You’ve never left, You’re right here with me Still I’m convinced You’re hiding Oh God, would You remind me? That You’re still just as good as when I met You You’re still just as kind, don’t … Read more

No Room For An Anxious Heart Lyrics – Chris Renzema

When I look at my phone, it’s like walking through the valley of death Like my head’s underwater and I’m trying to hold my breath When the earthquake comes and I’m standing in the aftermath Can feel my heart beating faster, it’s another panic attack Is it true there’s no room in this house for … Read more

Without You Lyrics – Chris Renzema

I don’t know where I would be without you I wasn’t looking for more than the view You saw me outside and told me not to hide You came right out of the blue I don’t know where I would be without You I don’t know where I would be without You You came like … Read more

No Body Lyrics – Chris Renzema

Christ has no hands now, but yours Reaching down deep in the dirt Covered in the soil, aching from the work Christ has no hands now, but yours Christ has no feet now, but yours Marching for those who can’t speak Calloused and worn, weary, and weak Christ has not feet now, but yours And … Read more

Old Friend Lyrics – Chris Renzema

Like a night drive With the windows down By the shoreline In my hometown Like a long talk ‘Til the sun comes up On my back porch We’re in no rush Like an old friend You’re like an old friend I wanna stay here forever No, I don’t ever wanna move on I wanna stay … Read more

Heart, Soul, Blood, Bone Lyrics – Chris Renzema

Heart, soul, blood, bone Hurt, hope, pain, love We’re all heart, soul, blood, bone Looking for a connection Seems like every time I look in the mirror I struggle to see my own reflection But when I look in your eyes, I can see it alright Can’t deny there’s some kind of human connection, and that we’re all Made up … Read more

The Right Things Lyrics – Chris Renzema

I’ve been running down this road Don’t even know where I’m going half the time I’ve been hiding in my phone I have been missing all the moments and trying to find I’ve been pushing back regret I’ve been lost inside my head I’ve been wandering around like a ghost But I wanna hold on … Read more

Blessed Are Those Who Follow You Lyrics – Chris Renzema

Blessed are the poor For theirs is the Kingdom And blessed are those who mourn For You’re right there beside them And blessed are the meek For the earth is theirs And blessed are those who seek For You will find them here You’ll find them here Are you feeling tired? Are you feeling worn? … Read more

Tear My House Down Lyrics – Chris Renzema

With my own bricks, with clay and sticks I’ve been building my house With tar and mortar, been making my border To keep the pain out With my own bricks, with clay and sticks I’ve been building my house With tar and mortar, been making my border To keep the pain out So would You … Read more

Springtime (Live From The Smoakstack) Lyrics – Chris Renzema

You’re the resurrection That we’ve waited for You buried the night And came with the morning You’re the King of Heaven The praise is Yours The longer the quiet The louder the chorus Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh We will sing a new song ‘Cause death is dead and gone with the winter We will sing a new song Let “Hallelujah’s” … Read more

Get Out of the Way of Your Own Heart Lyrics – Chris Renzema

Are you feeling alone? Are you feeling like a child run away from home? Are you feeling afraid? Like your clever disguise has just been made? But are you worried about? Are you feeling like a thief that’s just been found out? Are the walls caving in? Folding underneath the weight of your original sin Can you let it go? … Read more

Stronger Love Lyrics – Chris Renzema

This chip on my shoulder feels like a mountainside Trying to climb it, but it’s way too high Been pointing my finger with a log in my own eye It’s like forgiveness in short supply It keeps breaking up, it keeps breaking down I need a stronger love right now Don’t have the answers, I’m … Read more

Caught In The Reeds (Moses) Lyrics – Chris Renzema

Verse 1: I saw a burning bush A flaming silhouette in the night If I’m standing on holy ground I’m living on borrowed time You said, “I Am who I Am I was your boat in the Nile” All I know is there’s blood on my hands Just that river's bastard child Refrain: Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh … Read more

Mercy Lyrics – Chris Renzema

The rejects, the drop outs Those used to being passed by The addicts, the burned out Who’ve lost their way so many times There’s room at His table for you There’s room at His table for you ‘Cause His mercy’s new with the morning Even when you sleep through the day And if you’re too … Read more

I Don’t Wanna Go Lyrics – Chris Renzema

(Instrumental) Verse 1: Like David and the temple I wanna bring You praise But like David and his temple plans Your ways are not my ways You don’t need me to build a temple to know that You love me still, oh Verse 2: Like Israel on the shore All I see is crashing waves … Read more

Son Of God Lyrics – Chris Renzema

(Instrumental) Verse 1: We have seen the glory of the Lord rise with broken lives restored But not by governments nor fire We have felt the touch of heavens hands mend the bones and hearts of man But not by medicine nor idols We have tasted mercy undeserved, bought for the children of the earth … Read more

God Be Lyrics – Chris Renzema

Verse 1: Well God, be my vision, be my holy truth Yeah, I’ll be the branches, if You’ll be the root I’d give all my freedom, I’d become a slave To lay on Your shore, and be washed by Your waves To lay on Your shore, and be washed by Your waves Verse 2: I … Read more

Adonai Lyrics – Chris Renzema

Verse 1: I promise You I will not waste your time Thinking of ways to clear my name Oh Adonai, have mercy on me Verse 2: If You’re still listening to me There’s only one thing that I need now Oh Adonai, have mercy on me Chorus: 'Cause I, have got nothing to bring Yeah … Read more

Fountain Lyrics – Chris Renzema

(Instrumental) Verse: Well let my bones that once were broken, dance now Let my heart that once was shattered, rejoice Let my light that once was dimmed down, shine out And let that garden snake’s lies be unmade, and water flow (Interlude) Verse: Well let my bones that once were broken, dance now Let my … Read more

How To Be Yours Lyrics – Chris Renzema

Verse: You say that you love me Don't say that you love me 'Cause I don't know how to be yours You say that you want me Don't say that you want me 'Cause I don't know how to be yours Chorus: Yeah, I still act like an orphan I guess And my hard heart … Read more

Not Yet Lyrics – Chris Renzema

Verse 1: Well I’m a son of coal, a daughter of tar From the dust you came, from the dust you are We’re not beautiful, not yet, O young heart Yeah, the rain has yet to fall and make mud of my scars Chorus: Well so soon my heart will know You Without a veil … Read more

On The Banks Lyrics – Chris Renzema

Verse 1: We’ve been through the wild, through desert and hollow We’ve been through the night lead by pillars of flame We’ve stood on the banks of that wide Jordan River And heard, “Come all believers, come wash, come be clean” Chorus: ‘Cause Your water’s the way To my redemption Into Your Kingdom Your heart, … Read more

Found Lyrics – Chris Renzema

Verse: Take me to the church and I'll pray, I'll pray Take me to the river and I'll wash my sins away Take me to the church and I'll pray, I'll pray Take me to the river and I'll wash my sins away, away Chorus 1: Yeah, I'll dance in the water there I'll hardly … Read more

Maybe This Is the End Lyrics – Chris Renzema

Verse 1: Here we are and here we go All my time in hourglasses Where I'm headed, I wanna know Oh, before it passes Pre-Chorus: I never saw it coming from the right or from the left I never saw it coming, I never saw it I never saw it coming from above or from below I never saw … Read more

Springtime Lyrics – Chris Renzema

Verse 1: You're the resurrection That we've waited for You buried the night And came with the morning You're the King of Heaven The praise is Yours The longer the quiet The louder the chorus Pre-Chorus: Oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh-oh Chorus: We will sing a new song 'Cause death is dead and gone with the winter We will sing a new … Read more

Not Finished Yet Lyrics – Chris Renzema

Verse 1: Hearts like stones Taken by the sculptor Polished forms Every rough edge 'Til everything else is gone And all that remains is beautiful Verse 2: Pain like thorns Growing in a garden One by one Removed by careful hands 'Til everything else is gone And all that remains is beautiful Chorus: You're not finished yet You're not … Read more

God Is Love Lyrics – Chris Renzema

Verse 1: How great this love Oh, it's moving all my mountains This perfect love is casting out my fear How great this love Oh, it welcomes me like family And anywhere I go It meets me there Chorus: 'Cause He is good And He is God What I earned It's not what I got And He is just … Read more

17 Lyrics – Chris Renzema

Verse 1: Here I am, confessing again I know I've let You down I've said it a thousand times Never again starts now I've slept through so many days I've wasted so much time Can't solve it with a song Can't fix it with a rhyme Chorus: So I'll try To be honest with myself Again But I can … Read more

Signal Fire Lyrics – Chris Renzema

Verse: There's a compass in my bloodstream There's a map within my body There's a promise that reminds me That I am not alone And it's like I've always known it Living right beneath the surface All this madness has a purpose We are not alone Chorus: I saw a signal fire I saw a signal fire And I'm … Read more

Better Lyrics – Chris Renzema

Verse 1: Bless me, Lord, I'm fighting like a lunatic Afraid my mind is slipping through my fingertips I know You're good news, but God, I'm just not good at this Will I figure it out or is this just how people live? Pre-Chorus: We all just wanna get better We all just wanna get better Verse 2: Bless … Read more

Steal Back Your Joy Lyrics – Chris Renzema

Verse 1: We've been living with the lights out Seeing by the light of the moon We've been walking like blind men But there's a dawn that's breaking soon Pre-Chorus: And it feels like that snake's taking all that it can take from you Chorus: So go on, steal back your joy The destroyer's plans are all that are … Read more

Let The Ground Rest Lyrics – Chris Renzema

Verse 1: Been waiting on a moment Been waiting on a sign Waiting for them to call your name And you're next in line Been waiting for your time to come You're fifteen minutes in the sun So don't you find it strange That God, He made four seasons and only one's spring? Chorus: So-o-o-o-o just let the ground … Read more