Phoenix Lyrics

So this is who I become
hen You leave me to myself
A burned up, hollow, angry, empty shell
An actor on a barren stage
An even-keel with unchanneled rage
Sinking deeper to hell

Bind me to You
Pierce me straight through
Consume me with Your fire
Ravage my heart
Tear me clean apart
And still be my desire

As I descend it starts again

Sliding down, spiraling
Gasping on the breath of corruption
Fighting undertow
Holding on, realizing
My own hopless helplessness
Finally letting go

All is madness
As the flames engulf me
Oblivion, refining fire
Making ashes of this life
Burn, Fire, burn
Clean this holy temple
Restore Your holy name
In the onslaught of Your love

And now, as gradual as the fall
The dawn of hope, the brilliant sun
Sending all the shadows fleeing
Sweet daylight
A new man rising from the ashes
Clothed in white, bearing a new name
I leave it all behind
And take to flight