Story Behind the Song
This song is a new attempt to capture the 'prodigal son' experience into music. Coming home into the loving presence of God.
Recorded in my little home studio, November 2002. Music, lyrics and recording all by Jonsong.
Instruments used in this song: Acoustic guitar, violin, african percussion, drums, bass and warm pads.
Lyrics
1
Would you come to me upon the waters,
I’m stranded here in the storms of live.
With your gentle hands reshape this vessel
and mold it into something of worth.
2
I am well aware of my wrong doings,
embarked to shores that would not provide
the riches of your heart, the warmth,
so I resolve just to be again:
Ref 1
Your love child - I’ll walk with you forever
Your love child - enfolded in this care
Your love child - we will share together
Your love child - father I’m coming home
Bridge
Where would I have been without my elder brother,
he’s so much like you, and yet he’s one of us.
Both of you relate so perfectly together.
May I come in and join the bliss, the love, the peace.
3
The path is steep, the way is narrow
that leads me to this higher place,
where vanity and doubts extinguish
in rays of pure light, pure energy.
4
Yet it’s not really so complicated,
it’s more a childlike and simple attempt
to grasp the grace which you have shown us,
and not to flinch from this loving look.
Ref 2
In your eyes - I know I’m forgiven
In your eyes - released from the shame
In your eyes - heart to heart together
In your eyes - father I’m coming home.
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