I was raised to look up to the sky 

On my knees with a heavy heart indeed

I learned to look outside myself for what I need

And you were there – I was told that you were there

Even then when I was young I heard those words

I hear them now, telling me that I’m unworthy

I took those words I choked them down into my soul

Where they remain, calling out to be set free

And as I lay me down

I fear you won’t come and rescue me

Where did I leave the best of me?

By the way

As I lay

Me down

Your path and mine they’re not the same and never were

Although I tried, how I tried to be a good boy

Not many years until I learned to stake my claim

I found my voice, but you tried to wash it clean 

Now you and me we cast our lots with different gods

And yours is wrapped with sin, mine is lying deep within us all

I feel the light that dances constantly 

And I know that I’ve never been alone

And as I lay me down

I fear you won’t come and rescue me

Where did I leave the best of me?

By the way

As I lay

Me down