August Burns Red - Redemption

I have always thought that blogs were for nerds, and promised myself that I would never make one.  Yet here I am, making a blog about Christian metal music and the lyrics that I find meaningful. Oh well. The reason I started this was more for myself than for others, because I tend to post a lot of  lyrics on Facebook and Twitter, and I feel like it probably gets old for other people who would rather hear about what i'm doing, or not hear from me at all. Also, with a blog I feel like I can talk a little about the lyrics and what I think the mean and how they made me think.  So thats what this is all about.  The title of my blog comes from a song called "Redemption" by one of my favorite bands, August Burns Red. ABR is a Christian metalcore band, known for its heavy, original breakdowns, irregular meters, and strong Christian faith. The song "Redemption" is basically a prayer to God from a point of total brokenness and humility. The writer is begging God for mercy, and remembering a terrible time in his life, when he was on the verge of  suicide. It ends with the writer giving his praise to God, and giving himself completely to Him.  I chose the line "I am just a man, with a heart and sinful hands" for the title of this blog,  because I often find myself going through life, feeling like I am invincible and that I can handle all of my problems and worries by myself, when in reality, i'm just a man, and i can't do anything unless God gives me the strength to do it. If i try to do anything outside of Gods will, then inevitably it will be with sinful motives, because i am fallen.

Here are the lyrics and a link to "Redemption" by August Burns Red.

"Redemption" by August Burns Red

I trust in you for life to live, and air to breath. 
Purity fills my lungs. 
I no longer live in solitude.
No longer bound. 
My heart beats with great devotion. 
This is the start to a new beginning. 
On my knees praying for mercy. 
Hands raised high, humble and broken. Wanting your grace. 
Wanting your security. 
Memories of laying facedown, motionless, with such a hollow feeling inside. 
Soon I would end this life I was living.
I am just a man with a heart and sinful hands.
I am a fallen victim. 
Lord, show me the way. I ask of you Father, let my words be your words. 
Let my thoughts be your thoughts. 
To you, I give my praise. 
Show me the way. Take me in your arms. Never let me go. 
Lord, show me the way, as I give myself to you. 
Never let me go. 
Hold me with your everlasting love.