Chasing After the Wind

Music is an indirect force for change, because it provides an anchor against human tragedy. In this sense, it works towards a reconciled world. It can also be the direct experience of change. At certain points during some shows, the reconciled world is already here, at least in that second, at that place. Operation Ivy was very lucky to have experienced this. Those seconds reveal that the momentum that drives a subculture is more important than any particular band. The momentum is made of all the people who stay interested, and keep their sense of urgency and hope. (J. from Operation Ivy)


Chasing After the Wind

I've heard them call it a waste of time
Maybe just a chasing after the wind
But this is how I commune with God
Where I become a spiritual being again

Cause if I dance all night, sing all day,
Maybe at the break of the dawn,
In the cool grey of the morning,
My heart will finally find its calm.

I just wish I could see myself at the end
And know that I wasn’t just chasing after the wind
Cause time seems to keep ticking away
Till there’s nothing left, only yesterday

Redeem...

I guess this is sort of my redemption song.

Redeem...

REDEEM...

I feel the weakness in my skin
No longer at peace
But at war from within

I cry in pain
But in Him I remain

Oh God, how I want to share Heaven with you...

If it wasn’t for this death kiss
My body’s natural affliction
Like a stinging cut to the wrist

I don’t want to do it on my own
I don’t want to end up in Hell all alone

Oh God, how I want to share Heaven with you...

Jehovah-rapha, I'd ask You to forgive me,
But I know Your help I'll deny,
I just don’t want to live another lie.

So all I can do is cry in pain,
Cry in pain for what remains.

Oh God, how I want to share Heaven with you...

I say to myself then, Will this be my ruin?
Should I hide inside my shadow
Till hellfire comes or I admit my wrongdoing?

Because what gets me is this quiet cull,
And so failure becomes my secret canticle.

Oh God, how I want to share Heaven with you...

And yes, I know Your story,
How You left Your Father in Heaven,
How You were emptied of all Your glory.

To be forsaken by the One You love,
You came to earth to die for those You love.

Oh God, how I want to share Heaven with you...

But I just stood there as we mocked Him,
Remembering, all You said was,
“Please… Father, forgive them.”

Telling us, Fight for the God of love.
Urging us, Fight for the God of love.

Oh God, how I want to share Heaven with you...

Lord, Your love never came in disguise,
You laid it all out there,
Only asking that we not compromise.

Help me rise above all of this impurity.
Grant me solace amidst my insecurity.

Oh God, how I want to share Heaven with you...

This isn’t just another dance,
It is my heart’s cry,
Calling once again for innocence.

Jah, You know, my heart’s rebellion is not of the chosen kind
Only the result of my inherent design.

Oh God, how I want to share Heaven with you...

Lord, I ask, for these things that I have seen and done,
Father, please forgive me,
Bless me in the sacrifice of Your Son.

So I surrender, I surrender all to You – All that I am, my pride, my anger
Just to get a glimpse – of Your hope, of Your love.

Oh God, how I want to share Heaven with you...

A Day's Refrain

A Day’s Refrain

I’m not depressed tonight
More tired of this fight
Give up, give in
We can’t slip this skin

and in this day’s refrain
I hear the singing of no pain
Stepping up to forfeit
My struggle, I quit

No more will disdain
Ever again wear my name
Or unhappiness the same.
Why did I even play this game?

In it, I find no peace
Only disease without cease
And in this day’s refrain
I long to feel no pain

So just forfeit
Give up, give in - quit
Sweet release or serenity
I ask them to envelop me presently

God, for You how I long
Grab thy hand - be strong
May I come to You? Feel me.
A day’s refrain, can I see? Heal me.