[Intro: Atmospheric Pink Noise & Soft Rain]
(Ooh, yeah... taking my focus higher today)
(Lord, I'm leaving the dirt behind)
(Sweep it away, sweep it away)
[Soft, melodic jazz-infused scatting: Shoo-doo-wop, ba-da-da-da, mmm]
[Deep 808 bass swells gently]
[Verse 1: Intimate, Breathy Neo-Soul Vocals]
I’ve been walking through the valley, feeling dead to the world
So numb inside, watching the same old routines uncurl
Tired of playing a part in a game that doesn't make sense
Building up my walls, sitting on the edge of the fence
I’ve been struggling, trying to hide my shame in the dark
Doubts, fears, and insecurity trying to steal my spark
But the truth is out there, covered by a bunch of earthly lies
I’m wiping the dust of the world right out of my eyes
I need to be a part of the answer, I'm seeking the Key
The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are rescuing me!
[Pre-Chorus: Rhythmic Claps & Deep Tom Drums Building]
They tell me to look down, tell me to play it safe
But I’m setting my mind on a higher, holier place
If I was raised with Him, then why am I playing in the dirt?
I’m taking off the heavy coat of all this earthly hurt
(Take it off! Take it off!)
My life is hidden now, tucked away in the King
I’m opening up my lungs, getting ready to sing!
(I-I-I'm ready for the shift!)
[Beat Drop: Thunderous 808 Sub-Bass & Choir Harmonies Slam In]
[Chorus: Massive Gospel Trap Belt]
I am dead to the earth, but I'm alive in the sky! (In the sky!)
Letting the flesh and the old ways wither and die!
Crucified with the Savior, I am leaving the past
Stepping into a glory that is promised to last!
When Christ appears, I’m gonna stand in the light!
Putting the anger and the malice completely to flight!
(Pour it out! Pour it out!)
I’m dead to the earth, but I’m alive in the sky!
[Verse 2: Snappy, Rhythmic Cadence with Trap Hi-Hats]
Mortify the flesh, render the old habits useless
I’m done making excuses, I’m done acting clueless
I’m putting to death the sins of the heart and the tongue
Spitting out the poison that was stinging my lungs
No more filthy language, no more cutting people down
I’m trading in the heavy chains for a heavenly crown
Tender mercies, kindness, humility, and grace
I’m letting the character of Jesus step into my space!
When relational sins try to pull me into the fight
I forgive just as He did, walking out in the light
(Walking out, yeah! Forgiving it all!)
Seventy times seven, watching the winter wash away
I’m living holy at home, bringing the light to the day!
[Pre-Chorus: Building Snaps, Claps, & Heavy Bass Swell]
They tell me to look down, tell me to play it safe
But I’m setting my mind on a higher, holier place
If I was raised with Him, then why am I playing in the dirt?
I’m taking off the heavy coat of all this earthly hurt
(Take it off! Wash it clean!)
My life is hidden now, tucked away in the King
I’m opening up my lungs, getting ready to sing!
[Chorus: Explosive Gospel Trap Belt with Soaring Harmonies]
I am dead to the earth, but I'm alive in the sky! (In the sky!)
Letting the flesh and the old ways wither and die!
Crucified with the Savior, I am leaving the past
Stepping into a glory that is promised to last!
When Christ appears, I’m gonna stand in the light!
Putting the anger and the malice completely to flight!
(Pour it out! Pour it out!)
I’m dead to the earth, but I’m alive in the sky!
[Verse 3: Deep, Intimate Storytelling, Stripped Back Piano]
It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me
I am standing on the promise, I am finally free
These dry bones are marching, shaking off the rust
I’m lifting my eyes to the hills, leaning into the trust
The old is gone, the new has powerfully arrived
By the strength of the Trinity, I am fully revived!
Not dead but awake, I've got a testimony to play
I am seeking the heavenly things at the end of the day!
(At the end of the day... seeking His face)
[Bridge: High-Intensity Spiritual Warfare & Heavy Drums]
[Speaking in tongues: Sha-la-ma-ka-ta! Ho-san-na! Ra-ba-sha-ka!]
I stomp on the head of the enemy trying to hold me down!
I am seated in the heavenly places, I am wearing the crown!
I am dead to the lies! I am dead to the fear!
The voice of the Holy Spirit is the only thing I hear!
[Speaking in tongues: Ka-ra-ba-sha-ta! Ho-san-na!]
Watch the dry bones march! Watch the sanctuary bloom!
The power of the resurrection is shaking the room!
(Shaking the room! Break every chain!)
[Guitar Solo / R&B Vocal Run: Yeah, ohhhhh, He's making me new!]
[Chorus: Full Force Final Climax, Maximum Choir]
I am dead to the earth, but I'm alive in the sky! (In the sky!)
Letting the flesh and the old ways wither and die!
Crucified with the Savior, I am leaving the past
Stepping into a glory that is promised to last!
When Christ appears, I’m gonna stand in the light!
Putting the anger and the malice completely to flight!
(Pour it out! Pour it out!)
I’m dead to the earth, but I’m alive in the sky!
[Outro: Softening, Reflective, Healing Frequencies Swell]