The parable of the Prodigal Son is well known and well loved.
This song imagines how the prodigal felt as he admits his mistakes and returns home to find his Father offering love and restoration.
lyrics
No wiser now, just older.
My world is turning grey.
When did my heart grow colder?
Who took my hope away?
It’s getting hard to fake it,
pretending I’m OK.
Inside I’m wretched, naked.
Who took my faith away?
Out of the depths I’m crying out.
There’s no-one else can save me now.
I’m hardly breathing, won’t be long ‘til I drown.
I feel my heartbeat fading,
the blood freeze in my veins.
I’ve grown so used to failing,
accustomed to my chains
I heard the Siren voices,
the promises they made.
Imprisoned by my choices,
I pushed your love away.
Out of the depths I’m crying out.
There’s no-one else can save me now.
Lifting my head I see your hand reaching down.
So I reach for your everlasting arms
For I know you will never let me go
Cling to your everlasting arms,
Knowing that I’m coming home.