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This is one of the ‘oldies’ (being all of a venerable 3 years old!). Chapter 7 of the book of Romans contains this passage which is one of the most aggravatingly tortuous pieces of discussion I’ve ever come across - and yet it remains one of the few bits of Paul’s writings that I find I can readily identify with, wrestling with the mismatch between our good intentions and our less good inclinations.

After being played live for a while as an acoustic guitar tune for a long time, it was great to be able to give this one the ‘full band’ treatment. Despite not being a drummer myself, I quite enjoy programming the beats and fills. For the drum fills I transcribe an imaginary Carter Beauford doing something improbable.

lyrics

Hold tight to the prison bars
Is it they or I which hold the other captive?
Rest my head on the metal cold
Stare out into the passing world, so free and unconcerned

It's our little secret, just you and me
And I'd keep it alone if I could
But you are the one who made everything
You know me through and through

And it's a part of me that I don't like to think of as me
And it's a part of me I don't want you to see

Yes I'm sure you'd agree it looks pleasant from the outside
"You'll enjoy it, just make yourself at home"
But it's a hollow attraction; just unsatisfaction
And an unfulfilled promise of change ("I'll do better next time...")

And it's a part of me that I don't like to think of as me
And it's a part of me I don't want you to see

I know that I don't want to be here
But again it's a moment too late
I keep coming back here against my will
I think my body has a mind of its own

I know that I don't want to be here
And the escape route is glaringly clear
You broke down the door and you smashed down the walls
Freedom's but a step away, but I still like it here

And it's a part of me that I don't like to think of as me
And it's a part of me I don't want you to see

And you want all of me to be all that you made me to be
For you made all of me to bring you glory

credits

from Also, He Made the Stars​.​.​., released October 24, 2009
lyrics & music © 2006 Jo Wilson

with Iain McIntyre and Jack Wilson on backing vocals

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