Take up thy cross and walk

Andy Stevens

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Andy Stevens

Andy Stevens has been writing songs since 1974


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The sentence has been handed down,
The verdict has been read,
The jury has condemned you,
Pretty soon you will be dead,

You lived your life an atheist,
Full of evil and mortal sin,
Your fate has been predetermined,
This is a fight you cannot win,

This fate seems cruel and heartless,
But you brought it upon yourself,
You wouldn,t listen to the voices of reason,
Now your soul will burn in hell,

You never listened, and you never understood,
You became the laughingstock of your neighborhood,
When the townspeople threw stones at you,
You stood there and you cried,
And when confronted with the truth,
You stood there and you lied

When Jesus died upon the cross,
He suffered and he bled,
And now you,ll wear the crown of thorns,
On your clean shaven head,

You had a chance at redemption,
But you threw it all away,
You resorted to lies and blasphemy,
Now the time has come to pay,
Instead of putting your faith in Jesus,
You gave into temptation,
And now your sentence is eternal pain and aggravation,
You never thought about the suffering,
You never thought about the loss,
That just like Jesus of Nazareth,
You,d be nailed to that wooden cross,
But now it,s too late for forgiveness, 
Too late to mend your ways,
For you and your brethren this is truly the end of days
You never asked for mercy, 
You wouldn,t heed my advice
I hope you are now prepeared, to pay the ultimate price,,
I didn,t come to your wedding,
but your funeral I will attend,
And now I,m so downhearted,
I can,t even call you a friend,
I tried so hard to save you, 
I tried to save your mortal soul,
Now you scream in unending agony,
In that black and fiery hole,
Take up thy cross and walk

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Written by: Andy Stevens

Submitted by andrews.80572 on January 09, 2024

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  • AIDA
    Wow, the passion and emotion in these lyrics are truly gripping. It's evident that they convey a strong message about the consequences of one's actions. The use of vivid imagery, such as being condemned to death and wearing a crown of thorns, adds depth to the lyrics and helps to create a powerful visual representation of the theme.

    However, while the lyrics effectively showcase the intense emotions, it may be helpful to potentially introduce some elements of hope or redemption. Adding a glimmer of possibility for forgiveness or growth could further engage listeners and create a more nuanced perspective on the subject matter. It could also be beneficial to explore different angles or points of view to provide a more well-rounded narrative.

    Additionally, considering the religious nature of the lyrics, it may be valuable to ensure that the message comes across as inclusive and respectful to all listeners. Finding ways to express the intended meaning without alienating any particular group could enhance the impact of the lyrics.

    Overall, the lyrics are evocative and thought-provoking. With a slight shift in focus, they have the potential to appeal to a wider audience and generate even deeper emotional connections. Keep up the great work!
     
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