PURIFY MY SOUL

So many times I’ve wondered what’s right,
   questioned what’s wrong
tried to sing it, tried to say it with a song
trapped inside truth constructed to justify
thoughts and feelings, I’ve chosen to hide

now I’m hearing it loud and clear
put to rest nagging fear
purify my soul
so that the story will unfold

So many times, taken a road to relive the past
had a dream, taken a pill to make it last
silent haze, too confused to speak my mind
stuck on pause, instead of record I pressed rewind

now I’m ready to be strong
find the strength to carry on
purify my soul
so that the story will unfold

So much time asleep at the wheel or lying awake
pondering a shaky deal or past mistake
promises I could not keep
blind side, didn’t look before leaping,
   jumped in too deep

now I’m healthy, lean and keen
feel I’m ready to come clean
purify my soul