July 17, 2004

• This song is not directed at anyone.  Actually it is introspective but ended up working better from the “you” rather than the “I” perspective.

  
  

   

  
  

  Let the Hammer Drop (Slow and ponderous rhythm)

  
  

   

  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  

  Let the hammer drop On the nails On the cross that you bare Martyred by your pride   Tell us all how you have suffered for us Show us the scars of your saving grace All that you do for the world… around you Your life… your life is sacrificed tonight   Let the hammer drop On the nails On your coffin you built With your illness and guilt   You ask for mercy… we offer peace We’ve tried holding you up… until you can stand But you are the one who cannot forgive Yourself – your shame – your lies   Let the hammer drop On the nails Of the house that you raised In the sand of your self-pity   You are the victim; life’s done this to you Open your eyes; take a look around you Your hand has put all these pieces in place And your house will crumble… if you can’t see this … this truth… it’s all in your eyes

  Let the hammer drop On the nail For the picture you took Of your body on the alter… forfeit your life for me   You’ve written the book of your life… sacrifice Posed for a picture on the last page… sacrifice Hoped you could give your last drop… sacrifice Hoped we all noticed your…  … sacrifice   Let the hammer drop On the nails Piercing your hands and feet As you try to become your own vision of God   … in your mind … in your sickness … in your mind

  
  

   

  
  

   

  
  

   

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