Driving slowly into town past faithful societies

I can barely open my eyes, guilt gives me anxiety

I took the long way around past tombstones and sacred grounds

To the church where I found, feels like I’m lost again now

God I have changed but my heart still beats the same

Can you light the flame

Am I forgiven for what I’ve said

Will you listen to what’s in my head

I’ll burn with the embers for what I’ve did

Just because I’m different in how I’ve lived since then

Houses tend to have white fences on this side of the lane

All full of Mr. and Mrs. with happy kids, simple names

I took another route, never was an eagle scout

Heard about my friends making out

Should have known then without a doubt

God, they would change and their hearts wouldn’t beat the same

There’d be no more flame

Am I forgiven for what I’ve said

Will you listen to what’s in my head

I’ll burn with the embers for what I’ve did

Just because I’m different in how I’ve lived since then

Driving quickly out of town with a newfound part of me

Holding my head high, an answered prayer…

Wouldn’t you agree?