Text: W. Merziger, A. Kammermeier, P. Hayo, N'XT UP

Music: W. Merziger, A. Kammermeier, P. Hayo

I need to pray for redemption

to stop my sorrow and pain

I need to pray for redemption

the tears wash away my shame

hit rock bottom failed in defeat (8x)

my guest for a higher elevation is a nuisance

in a world of confusion and stress

compiled wit' my daily sinin'

is a burdon on my chest

release me, from the evil that lurks inside me

all I ask is that you to guide me

down the road of a righteous path

maybe then I can surpass

my oppressors, aggressors

placed obstacles before me I couldn't master

backstabbors, played me for a fool

friends I thought I knew, who were untrue

misguided me, lied to me, blinded me

to the point I couldn't see the forrest for the trees

hit rock bottom failed in defeat

Chorus:

I need to pray for redemption

and start all over again

I need to pray for redemption

the tears wash away my shame

I need to pray for redemption

to stop my sorrow and pain

I need to pray for redemption

the tears wash away my shame

hit rock bottom failed in defeat (8x)

faith, one should never give up

hold your head up high you must live up

to expectations large or small

individuality's the key to conquer all

mischief, followed me like a shadow

lost battles, left me shallow

still I kept pressin' on

bullets that grazed me made me strong

I knew if I believed in me

I would achieve great things and be redeemed

dreams deferred, end in dark alleys

pessimists, tend to dilly dally

perceive if you will a thought

can a leader be great who has no heart

never ending opportunity awaits

keep the faith

Chorus