v1:
Just a boy of 6 or 7, runnin' from some things he's yet to know
Lookin' for something to believe in
Searchin' for something to call his own

pre:
He had a slight inclination to go a bit too far
But he hears his mama, callin' across the yard

ch:
"When the light begins to fade, you should probably make your way
Back home, where we're all waiting for you
Your dinner is on your plate
and there's a cold glass of lemonade
and family that loves you, right & true"

v2:
Now a man, but not much older
Runnin' from the love he had at home
A constant look across his shoulder
A righteous thrill in the unknown

pre:
He had a slight inclination to go a bit too far
Scaled the highest of heights, but that's a long way to fall

ch:
"When the light begins to fade, I hope you know you can make your way
Back home, where we're all waiting for you
You know we never forgot
No matter what you might have thought
Forgiveness is healing, through & through"

br:
A long line of adventurous mistakes
Who do you call when your body & your heart completely break
You gave it all, but it wasn't enough, for heaven's sake

pre:
He had a slight inclination to go a bit too far
Then he heard his Savior, calling through the dark

ch:
"When your light begins to fade, I hope you'll find your way
to the home that was promised to you
You didn't always believe
But I'll see you on these golden streets
And watch you smile when you see that it's all true
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When your light finally fades, I know you'll make your way
The gate is open, you can walk straight through
Lots of family & friends
and a love that will never end
A home where you'll find you're made new
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Lots of family & friends
and a love that never ends
A home where you'll find you're made new