Covenant
Soen Lyrics

Fear to walk down the aisle
Anxiety grips me as I anticipate what's ahead, and I'm hesitant to move forward.

Feel the beat as you lead me on
Despite my fear, I sense a driving force prompting me to keep moving forward.

From the sky to the mire
The journey from the height of joy and hope to the depths of despair and hopelessness can be a sudden and painful one.

Shame and pride are the seed of harm
Toxic emotions like shame and pride can be the root cause of harm and destruction in our lives.

Stand aside from the shadows
Don't stay trapped in the dark, hidden parts of yourself. Step out and into the light.

Set your sight on the vein of life
Set your focus on the source of true life and vitality, rather than pursuing things that will ultimately leave you empty and drained.

Taste the blood of denial
When we refuse to face and acknowledge our problems, it can be like drinking poison, slowly killing us from the inside out.

Blow the candle with rotten breath
Our words and actions can be tainted by negativity, bitterness, and decay, poisoning the things we touch and diminishing our own light.

I am waiting to face the hunter
I'm ready to confront the obstacles, challenges, and enemies that stand in the way of my goals and dreams.

To feast on my flesh, torn asunder
I'm prepared to endure pain and suffering in pursuit of what I want, knowing that it will ultimately make me stronger and more successful.

The sinner will die
Those who persist in wrongdoing and refuse to change will eventually face harsh consequences and destruction.

Parading down through the misty light
Even as we march toward our downfall, we may be blinded by illusions and false promises that obscure the truth.

Becomes the night
Our circumstances and situations may seem to darken and grow more sinister as we continue down a path of destruction and loss.

Upon the sacred and hallowed ground
The places and spaces that are meant to be set apart as holy, safe, and protected may become tainted by our own selfishness and wrongdoing.

Away from the sun, in holy halls within walls
Some of the most depraved and destructive things can occur in secret, secluded places that are meant to be symbols of purity and goodness.

Where the light won′t reach down
In some situations, there may be no hope or redemption to be found, and we're left in darkness and despair.

You give your seed to the frail
Our precious resources, talents, and energy can be squandered on things that ultimately don't matter, leaving us and others weakened and vulnerable.

Seek advice from the elder
We can learn valuable lessons from those who have gone before us, and seek the wisdom and guidance of those who are older and more experienced.

Falling down on your knees repent
Acknowledging our faults and mistakes, and turning away from them with a sense of remorse and sorrow, can be a vital step toward healing and restoration.

Be the crow and the angel
We contain within ourselves both the potential for darkness and wickedness, as well as the possibility for goodness and light.

Be my curse to the end of time
Sometimes, our own actions and choices can become a curse that follows us for the rest of our lives, affecting not only ourselves but those around us.

Freedom lies in your own desires
Genuine freedom comes when we are able to pursue the things that truly matter to us and align with our deepest desires and values.

Freedom lives in your will
Our ability to choose our own path, make our own decisions, and exercise our own agency is a key aspect of freedom.

(Freedom lies in your own desires)

(Freedom lives in your will)

Nothing's left as we're reaching higher
As we pursue greater heights and accomplishments, we may find that the things we once valued and held dear are left behind, and we face new challenges and obstacles.

Lust is thicker than sin
Our base and primal desires can be even stronger and more compelling than the negative forces and tendencies that we often associate with sin and evil.

(Nothing's left as we're reaching higher)

(Lust is thicker than sin)

The sacred leaves on the trees of hope
In difficult and trying times, we can find hope and inspiration in the things around us that are beautiful, pure, and life-giving.

Malice poisons the soul
Hateful and spiteful attitudes and actions can infect and harm not only our relationships and interactions with others, but our very core sense of self and being.

A wicked halo deprived of love
Actions or beliefs that are meant to be good or holy may become twisted and tainted by a lack of love, compassion, and empathy.

Slithering to the cross
Even in the face of our own brokenness, hurt, and pain, there can be redemption and healing waiting for us, if we're willing to accept it.