I need to pray for redemption
   to stop my sorrow and pain
   I need to pray for redemption
   the tears wash away my shame
   hit rock bottom failed in defeat (8x)
   my guest for a higher elevation is a nuisance
   in a world of confusion and stress
   compiled wit' my daily sinin'
   is a burdon on my chest
   release me, from the evil that lurks inside me
   all I ask is that you to guide me
   down the road of a righteous path
   maybe then I can surpass
   my oppressors, aggressors
   placed obstacles before me I couldn't master
   backstabbors, played me for a fool
   friends I thought I knew, who were untrue
   misguided me, lied to me, blinded me
   to the point I couldn't see the forrest for the trees
   hit rock bottom failed in defeat
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   I need to pray for redemption
   and start all over again
   I need to pray for redemption
   the tears wash away my shame
   I need to pray for redemption
   to stop my sorrow and pain
   I need to pray for redemption
   the tears wash away my shame
   hit rock bottom failed in defeat (8x)
   faith, one should never give up
   hold your head up high you must live up
   to expectations large or small
   individuality's the key to conquer all
   mischief, followed me like a shadow
   lost battles, left me shallow
   still I kept pressin' on
   bullets that grazed me made me strong
   I knew if I believed in me
   I would achieve great things and be redeemed
   dreams deferred, end in dark alleys
   pessimists, tend to dilly dally
   perceive if you will a thought
   can a leader be great who has no heart
   never ending opportunity awaits
   keep the faith
   Chorus