Bonus
Robert A. Allen & Joshua Jensen Lyrics
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Pondering the wandering of life and my dismay
'Cause I have fallen down again
And I cannot begin to mend
The wounds that bind me to this place
This garden of my fear and shame
And as I wandered through the trees
I came into a clearing
With a crown on his head and holes in his hands
He beckoned me, said come and sit
Speak with me for just a bit
So I sat down there beside
And he questioned me about my life
I told him all that I had loved
Of family, friends, and the stars above
Yet while we spoke his eyes were drawn
To the scars that I'd forgone
He softly asked me may I know
What it is that made you so
These are the fissures that break me
They're consuming everything I am
All I have done, all the things I have felt
They have torn me up from skin to soul
'Cause I'm not whole
I'm far from holy
And I'm unworthy
To sit here now
Oh child… he replied
As a tear fell from his shadowed eyes
It was never meant to be this way
I didn't want you to know this pain
But once this world was cursed by sin
The fissures then had entered in
The vile, cursed, great divide
Between my love and your precious lives
When I looked up to see his face
There was something deep within his gaze
The fissures of the world ran through
The one whose love was the only truth
Everything and everyone
Including me, held in the Son
The chasm bridged and hope restored
Though I still lived as one abhorred
Oh Father, save me I cried
As he clasped his broken hands to mine
And from those broken hands poured forth
The blood of the lamb, the blood of my Lord
Into the fissures this world had made
The scars of my fear and the wounds of my shame
And this is the song that my heart did sing
The song of redemption by the death of a king
What cause have I
To lift my voice at all
When I've been falling
And I'm a wreck again
If you break my legs so I don't run
And crush my lungs 'till you're enough
Could I ever speak for you
Could I ever be for you
Does anyone else see
That sometimes
I don't want to be alright
I just want you to let me fall
For so long
Hey, God I've still got questions
About the way you love me
And how you could love someone like that
When you love thousands the same
She loved you, Lord. Why did you leave her
If I wrote a song about how I feel
Would you use it for your glory
I could never write or say anything
Without telling the world of your story
It's more than a decade
It's everything I am
Super glue and thumb tacks
Duct tape and life hacks
I'm dying to be
Anything
May your words become
Who I am
Though years will pass
And all will surely change
I'd never go back
For it's you that I have
The Lord of all shall claim his bride
And Satan will have been denied
So I'm singing my praises
To the King of the Ages
You are Holy and You are Worthy
So what of these fissures that break me
They are filled by the blood of the Lamb
All I have done, all the things I have felt
They are dim in the light of His scars
Now I'm made whole
'Cause He is Holy
And He is worthy
To be my song
Now I'm made whole
'Cause He is Holy
And He is worthy
To be my song
The lyrics of the song "Bonus" by Robert A. Allen & Joshua Jensen explore themes of struggle, redemption, and the power of faith. The singer is walking through a metaphorical garden, representing their inner turmoil and dissatisfaction with life. They acknowledge their repeated failures and inability to heal. The wounds refer to the emotional pain that keeps them stuck in a state of fear and shame.
In the clearing, the singer encounters a man with a crown on his head and holes in his hands, symbolizing Jesus Christ. The man invites the singer to sit and have a conversation, where he asks about their life and listens attentively. Despite the singer's positive experiences and joys, the man focuses on their scars, representing the deep emotional wounds that have shaped them.
The man then reveals that the world was cursed by sin, resulting in a divide between his love and human lives. However, through his sacrificial love, the man, identified as Jesus, bridges the gap between humanity and God's love. The scars on his hands represent the wounds of the world, and he selflessly offers his blood as a source of redemption, healing, and hope.
The singer realizes that they are unworthy and broken but pleads for salvation from God. The man, representing Jesus, offers his broken hands, and his blood fills the fissures created by the world's pain and the singer's shame. This act of sacrifice and redemption becomes the singer's song, symbolizing their gratitude and devotion.
The song then shifts to reflect the singer's personal struggles and doubts. They question God's love, wonder about their own worthiness, and express a desire to be vulnerable and fall apart. They seek answers and assurance from God, acknowledging the difficulty of comprehending divine love. However, the singer recognizes the power of music and storytelling as a way to share God's story and bring glory to Him.
As the song progresses, the lyrics express a deep sense of connection and reliance on God. The imagery of super glue, thumb tacks, and duct tape symbolizes the singer's efforts to hold themselves together, but they realize that true fulfillment comes from embracing their identity in God. Despite the uncertainties and changes that life may bring, the singer expresses gratitude for the relationship they have with God.
Ultimately, the song concludes with a declaration of praise and worship to God, recognizing His holiness and worthiness. The fissures that once broke the singer are now filled with the blood of the Lamb, bringing healing and wholeness. The singer's own experiences and accomplishments pale in comparison to the scars of Christ, making the song of redemption through His sacrifice the most significant expression of their faith and identity.
Line by Line Meaning
I was walking through the garden yesterday
I was reflecting on my life and feeling troubled
Pondering the wandering of life and my dismay
Contemplating the uncertainties and disappointments of life
'Cause I have fallen down again
Because I have made mistakes once more
And I cannot begin to mend
And I feel unable to repair the damage
The wounds that bind me to this place
The emotional pain that keeps me trapped in this state
This garden of my fear and shame
This place filled with my fears and regrets
And as I wandered through the trees
While I was walking among the trees
I came into a clearing
I entered a space without any obstacles
Where in the center sat a man
Where a man was sitting in the middle
With a crown on his head and holes in his hands
Wearing a crown and having wounds in his hands
He beckoned me, said come and sit
He gestured for me to join him and said to sit
Speak with me for just a bit
Have a conversation with me for a short time
So I sat down there beside
So I took a seat next to him
And he questioned me about my life
And he asked me about my life experiences
I told him all that I had loved
I shared with him the things and people I cherished
Of family, friends, and the stars above
Including my loved ones and the beauty of the night sky
Yet while we spoke his eyes were drawn
However, as we conversed, his gaze was fixated
To the scars that I'd forgone
On the scars that I had neglected or overlooked
He softly asked me may I know
He gently inquired if he could understand
What it is that made you so
What caused you to be the way you are
These are the fissures that break me
These are the deep cracks in my being that cause me pain
They're consuming everything I am
They're engulfing and destroying my entire identity
All I have done, all the things I have felt
All my actions and emotions
They have torn me up from skin to soul
They have shattered me completely, both physically and spiritually
'Cause I'm not whole
Because I am broken and incomplete
I'm far from holy
I am far from being pure or sacred
And I'm unworthy
And I believe I don't deserve anything good
To sit here now
To be in this moment with him
Oh child… he replied
Oh my child... he responded
As a tear fell from his shadowed eyes
While a tear rolled down his eyes filled with sorrow
It was never meant to be this way
This was never the intended plan
I didn't want you to know this pain
I never wished for you to experience this suffering
But once this world was cursed by sin
However, when sin corrupted this world
The fissures then had entered in
The cracks in humanity appeared
The vile, cursed, great divide
The wicked and cursed separation
Between my love and your precious lives
Between my love and your valuable existence
When I looked up to see his face
When I raised my gaze to look at him
There was something deep within his gaze
I could sense something profound in his eyes
The fissures of the world ran through
The cracks that exist in the world
The one whose love was the only truth
The one whose love was the ultimate reality
Everything and everyone
All things and every individual
Including me, held in the Son
Including myself, being embraced by the Son (Jesus)
The chasm bridged and hope restored
The gap was closed and hope was renewed
Though I still lived as one abhorred
Even though I continued to live as someone despised
Oh Father, save me I cried
I desperately pleaded to God, saying 'Save me'
As he clasped his broken hands to mine
As he held his fractured hands against mine
And from those broken hands poured forth
And from those injured hands, something was released
The blood of the lamb, the blood of my Lord
The sacrificial blood of Jesus, my Savior
Into the fissures this world had made
Into the cracks created by the world
The scars of my fear and the wounds of my shame
The marks left by my fears and the injuries caused by my shame
And this is the song that my heart did sing
And this is the song that resonated in my heart
The song of redemption by the death of a king
The song of salvation achieved through the sacrifice of a king
What cause have I
What reason do I have
To lift my voice at all
To speak up or express myself in any way
When I've been falling
When I've been continuously failing
And I'm a wreck again
And I am once again a mess
If you break my legs so I don't run
If you render me unable to escape
And crush my lungs 'till you're enough
And oppress me until you satisfy your desires
Could I ever speak for you
Would I ever be able to advocate for your cause
Could I ever be for you
Could I ever fulfill your purpose
Does anyone else see
Does anyone else perceive
That sometimes I don't want to be alright
That sometimes I don't desire to be fine
I just want you to let me fall
I simply want you to allow me to fail
For so long
For a considerable amount of time
Hey, God I've still got questions
Hey, God, I still have unanswered inquiries
About the way you love me
Concerning your method of loving me
And how you could love someone like that
And how you could love someone like me
When you love thousands the same
When you love countless others equally
She loved you, Lord. Why did you leave her
She was devoted to you, Lord. Why did you abandon her
If I wrote a song about how I feel
If I composed a song about my emotions
Would you use it for your glory
Would you utilize it to bring you honor
I could never write or say anything
I could never create or articulate anything
Without telling the world of your story
Without sharing the narrative of your existence with the world
It's more than a decade
It's been longer than ten years
It's everything I am
It encompasses my entire being
Super glue and thumb tacks
Metaphorically referring to perseverance and resourcefulness
Duct tape and life hacks
Symbolizing effective solutions and strategies
I'm dying to be
I am longing to become
Anything
Something meaningful and significant
May your words become
May your words transform into
Who I am
The essence of my identity
Though years will pass
Although years will go by
And all will surely change
And everything will inevitably undergo transformations
I'd never go back
I would never return
For it's you that I have
Because I have you
The Lord of all shall claim his bride
The ruler of everything will take his beloved partner
And Satan will have been denied
And Satan will have been rejected
So I'm singing my praises
Therefore, I am expressing my admiration
To the King of the Ages
To the eternal ruler
You are Holy and You are Worthy
You are sacred and deserving
So what of these fissures that break me
So what about these fractures that shatter me
They are filled by the blood of the Lamb
They are healed and repaired by Jesus' sacrificial blood
All I have done, all the things I have felt
All my actions and emotions
They are dim in the light of His scars
They become less significant when compared to Jesus' wounds
Now I'm made whole
Now I am complete and healed
'Cause He is Holy
Because He is pure and sacred
And He is worthy
And He is deserving
To be my song
To be the focus and inspiration of my song
Now I'm made whole
Now I am complete and healed
'Cause He is Holy
Because He is pure and sacred
And He is worthy
And He is deserving
To be my song
To be the focus and inspiration of my song
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Nathaniel Allen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alpha Unit Tom
I'm surprised you guys haven't done more Jazz Jackrabbit tracks.
Either way, amazing as always!
City Hunter
Cannot wait for a JazzJackrabbit 2 - Medivo reimagination!
City Hunter
Oh yeah, that's my jam!
ssfn1
Eargasmic.
Spyro the Dragon 2022
Also, that Jazz render is familiar
Sgt$yed
Do SpiderMan: Maximum Carnage!
Sgt$yed
@Arcade Music Tribute Yeah! But I recomend doing the main title, and "Streets of New York." The BGM that plays in the first level
Arcade Music Tribute
I've been thinking about it. Isn't that the track that Green Jello adapted? :D
Spyro the Dragon 2022
Carrotus from Jazz Jackrabbit 2 ?