Lyrics

Verse 1: I’ve walked through the valley, shadows at my side Long roads and lonely highways, where my sins do hide I wore my guilt like iron, heavy on my chest Till I found the river that led me to rest Chorus: Oh, the water’s deep and the night is long But there’s a fire inside me, burning strong I’ve paid my dues, I’ve worn these chains Now I’m walking free, through the pouring rain Verse 2: I met a preacher man, down by Jericho Hill He said "Son, your heart’s troubled, with a void none can fill" So I knelt in the dirt, and I prayed for the light Found forgiveness waiting, in the cool, quiet night Chorus: Oh, the water’s deep and the night is long But there’s a fire inside me, burning strong I’ve paid my dues, I’ve worn these chains Now I’m walking free, through the pouring rain Bridge: The road ahead’s uncertain, but I fear it no more For I’ve battled my demons, and I’ve settled my scores In the mirror, a stranger, I once knew too well But I’m changing my story, with each tale that I tell Chorus: Oh, the water’s deep and the night is long But there’s a fire inside me, burning strong I’ve paid my dues, I’ve worn these chains Now I’m walking free, through the pouring rain Outro: So here’s to the journey, and here’s to the fight To the dark endless highways, and the breaking of night May the past keep its peace, as I find my way For I’m still the man I was, just stronger today