Repentant Man - original song

Details below the lyrics.
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Lord I've always been a selfish man
But tonight I need Your hand
Mine are stained crimson red
From wine to blood, I confess

I know Your wrath, You know my scorn
Our ragged bond is tired and torn
But I have nowhere else to go
Tell me now, show me how, I'll echo

Ooh I'll pray all night
That morning will make it right
Oh I'll change my life
If Your grace can embrace this repentant man

So tonight these wilting hands
Cast aside past intent
Faith has never come easy for me
Humbled I'm sure this time, sure as I can be

Ooh, I'll pray all night
That morning will make it right
Oh, I'll change my life
If Your grace...

Ooh, I'll pray tonight
This morning will make it right
Oh, I swear this time
I'm a repentant man
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"Repentant Man" is the story of a man who has had a minimal relationship with God - even a hostile one at times - who now finds himself in a dire situation. Out of options, he turns to The Almighty with a mixture of hope, resignation and fear.

While the song, thankfully, is not autobiographical, I have plenty of experience dealing with feelings of estrangement from a Higher Power. Those emotions are what I tried to tap into when putting this piece together.

Truth be told, I began the recording process expecting to put a simple mix together, but obviously the song had other ideas. :-) "RM" clocks in at my new high for tracks with 36, including 4 that have been reversed. Add in this being an unusual song in that it took 3 complete lyric rewrites and this wasn't a run-of-the-mill project for me.

Thanks for all the kind comments and support. It really means the world to me.

Justin

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• repentant
• man
• atone
• forgiveness
• confession
• God
• Almighty
• singer
• songwriter
• harmony
• original
• song
• radiohead
• beatles
• alice
• in
• chains
• alternative rock
• revolver

[alberzeta]

This is pure creativity, I have to return to listen your song several times, I can't help it. you've got talent my friend. Music and videoclip are awesome.

[Oswlek]

@alberzeta Comments like this make all the time and effort worthwhile. Thanks a lot.

[yllekr123]

Really enjoyed listening to this. Thanks for sharing.

[Oswlek]

@yllekr123 Thanks for the kind words and subscription, Kelly. I really appreciate it.

[shroomage34]

your production skills are getting a lot better! You're getting really good at producing your sound. Also your voice sounds awesome in this song! I love the harmonies throughout RM. Those reverse tracks are so awesome! You definitely tapped into an indie sound that i really enjoy! This is your best sounding song for sure in my opinion. The lyrics are really cool as well as i believe a lot of people have had struggles with god, and people can definitely relate

[Oswlek]

@shroomage34 You are too kind, Josh. I actually thought the subject matter would earn me a a few thumbs down, but it is apparently more relatable than I thought.

[jeffro1234567891]

@Oswlek I came back for another listen too.. One of the best original songs on here..

Never stop singing. Your lifting hearts..

Jeffro - firm handshake

[rockingphil58]

Fantastic song writing Justin you got it so right my friend we mere mortals all feel like that some times in our life s great song .

[youbetterbetdude]

The score to my life. Great music! With all the hate on youtube you shine with people who really know the soul of music. I want to thank you for the positive comments on my daughter kiralee93 she is a busy girl. Her music is opening doors to the type of music I miss. God speed, my friend.

[BrighamHB]

Nice job man, this is a great song. Really cool theme, the lyrics are really strong. Well out together as well, good build at the climax. And the backwards sounds were really cool

[newsichome]

very nice and original song. congratulations

[NatashaBekkerMusic]

Wonderful! This is just absolutely wonderful XD

[Oswlek]

@leobluesy Thanks Leo.