MICHAEL SWEET LYRICS

1. Better Part of Me

I look into the mirror
That hangs upon my soul
And I can see what I already know

It can't be any clearer
The things I hide inside
Are keeping me
From being glorified

Part of me
Is searching for
The holiness in thee
Part of me
Is reaching for
The worldly things I see
I'm fighting for
The better part of me

In every situation
I've got a choice to make
I know it can be right or a mistake

Ever since creation
It's self determining
There is shame and there's integrity

Part of me
Is searching for
The holiness in thee
Part of me
Is reaching for
The worldly things I see
I'm fighting for
The better part of me

[Guitar solo: Jeff Loomis]

2. Lay it Down

We all are vessels of amity
But we want to wrestle
With our own destiny

Our own salvation
Is a narrow road
Paved with explanations
It's starting to erode

Lay it down, lay it down
Lay it down, lay it down

We are perfected as ancient trees
But we feel rejected
Like a new disease

What will it take for us to see
We're not a mistake
Or a losing plea (if we)

Lay it down, lay it down
Lay it down, lay it down

[Guitar solo: Marzi Montazeri]

3. Forget, Forgive

I've got to see me
Before I see you
I need to be free
So I can break through

I don't wanna lose
The good left in me
If I'm gonna choose
I need guarantees

I opened the door
To more pollution
Anger and war ain't no solution
I promised and swore that I would be
A resolution

I want to live
Forget, forgive
Learn from the past
Find what will last

I can't take the bait
That's all around me
It's never too late
To change the scene

I opened the door
To more pollution
Anger and war ain't no solution
I promised and swore that I would be
An evolution

I want to live
Forget, forgive
Learn from the past
Find what will last

[Guitar solo: Howie Simon]

4. Now or Never

In the dark I see clearly
Every string that's tied to me
I close my eyes
And dream of the future
And the one that I want to be

Save me tonight
Here and forever
Show me the light
It's now or never

I look up and reach for the sunlight
And it's warmth in my bitter world
It's been a battle and long fight
Tossed about, twisted and twirled

Save me tonight
Here and forever
Show me the light
It's now or never

[Guitar solo: Gus G]

5. Ten

I am the Lord, the Lord thy God
Thou shall have no other
Gods before me
No graven image or likenesses
Thou shall not take my name in vain

(I'm given, I'm given) you ten
(I'm given, I'm given) you ten
(I'm given, I'm given, I'm given)
I'm giving you ten

You've got to remember
The Sabbath day
Honor your father
And your mother too
Thou shall not kill
Or commit adultery
Don't ever steal, bear false witness or covet, see

(I'm given, I'm given) you ten
(I'm given, I'm given) you ten
(I'm given, I'm given, I'm given)
I'm giving you ten

[Guitar solo: Rich Ward]

6. Shine

Times are tough
The waves get rough
And it's hard to see the land
But you've got the will
You've got it still
And hope's reaching out its hand

Don't give up
Don't let 'em get the best of you
You're stronger than you know

You've seen it all
And taken falls
And you've stood the test of time
You're a conqueror, a warrior
And your spirit is sublime

Carry on
No matter what you're going thru
You're gonna reach the goal

Hey – there's only one of you
Hey – don't let life run you through
Hey – you're one of a kind
You don't have to hide
All you have to do is shine

Days are long
But you are strong
And you're gonna beat the odds

You're a champion
And once again
You've been saved and it was God

You're chosen
To be alight within the dark
Never let that go

Hey – there's only one of you
Hey – don't let life run you through
Hey – you're one of a kind
You don't have to hide
All you have to do is shine

[Guitar solo: Ethan Brosh]

7. Let it Be Love

Love is when there's less of you
And when you help somebody
Make it through
Ain't it true

Love is through and open door
You set aside your pride
For something ore
You can't ignore

The world is turning
Yet are we yearning?

Take its hand and let it lead the way
It's gonna make you proud
Actions speak louder
Than words we say
Let it be light, let it be love

Love is all we really need
To break the chains
And set the captives free
Can you see?

It's sacrificed to save the souls
Of everybody, everyone it knows
And so it does

Life is moving
What are we doing?

Take its hand and let it lead the way
It's gonna make you proud
Actions speak louder
Than words we say
Let it be light, let it be love

[Guitar solo: Michael Sweet]

8. Never Alone

I can hear the emptiness inside
I can see the pain you try to hide
Every little stone becomes a wall
I can take the load, carry it all

From before the dawn
The beginning of time
I've been by your side
Every word every rhyme

You don't have to fear
Or believe in the dark
I'll carry you from here
To the shore of the ark

You're never alone
You know I'm with you
Heart and soul and mind

You're never alone
All you've got to do
Say a prayer and find
You're never alone

I can feel the shadows over you
Barely any sunlight shining through

You're never alone
You know I'm with you
Heart and soul and mind

You're never alone
All you've got to do
Say a prayer and find
You're never alone

[Guitar solo: Joel Hoekstra]

9. When Love is Hated

Some people die
For doing good things
Put to the test for choosing right

Take the high road
Yet persecuted
Always a battle
But worth the fight

When love is hated
Doesn't mean it's all in vain
When love is hated
In the end it's all that will remain

Never give up
Or be discouraged
Sparkle like night
Within the dark

It conquers all
Every aggressor
Even in hell
It makes us mark

When love is hated
Doesn't mean it's all in vain
When love is hated
In the end it's all that will remain

[Guitar solo: Joel Hoekstra]

10. Ricochet

I'm living to fly and I can't deny
I think I'm made of steel
I burn like the sun I'm a loaded gun
And the ride is surreal

The power to be is inside of me
I've got a flame in my heart
My day has begun
And new song is sung
And it's a gift from the start

I'm shooting high today
And it's gonna ricochet
I'm shooting high today
And it's gonna ricochet

I've got air to breathe
And a light to see
Solid ground to walk on
No need to complain
About the pouring rain
'Cause I get to see another dawn

I'm shooting high today
And it's gonna ricochet
I'm shooting high today
And it's gonna ricochet

[Guitar solo: Tracii Guns]

11. With You Till the End

I'm gonna hold you in my heart
Even when we are apart
You're the star within my dreams
Forever held in high esteem

When you love someone
You know it's better or for worse
From the rising sun
Until there's no more time on earth

I'm with you till the end
'Cause I believe in love
And what we've fallen in

You never have to question me
Where I am or where I'll be
You know I'm yours to have and hold
Here is now and when we're old

If you love someone
It's always more than you can say
From the rising sun
Until it sets on the last day

I'm with you till the end
'Cause I believe in love
And what we've fallen in

I'm with you till the end
You're what my world's made of
You own from within

[Guitar solo: Mike Kerr]

12. Son of Man

There will appear a sign
Seen from wherever they stand
All of the people will mourn
When they finally witness the plan

Coming on clouds of heaven
With power and glory unknown
Gathering elect from four winds
That's when the trumpet will blow

He's the Son of Man
Coming back again
The Son of Man

The sun will be darkened to black
The moon will no longer give light
Heavenly bodies are shaken
The stars will all fall from the sky

As lightning will come from the east
It's also as clear in the west
Will you take life at the feast
Or die and go down with the rest

He's the Son of Man
Coming back again
The Son of Man

[Guitar solo: Andy James]







MICHAEL SWEET LYRICS