I haven’t posted a song of the week for a while but this is one that I keep playing on my commute. I love the tune and the guitar work. This song has a kind of haunting melody and a very strong message.
The song is titled Prodigal by Casting Crowns. It is based on the biblical story of the Prodigal Son from Luke 15: 11 -- 32.
Living on my own, thinking for myself
Castles in the sand, temporary wealth
Walls are falling down, storms are closing in
Tears have filled my eyes, here I am again
Chorus:
And I’ve held out as long as I can
Now I’m letting go and holding out my hand
Daddy, here I am again, will you take me back tonight
I went and made the world my friend, and it left me high and dry
I dragged Your name back through the mud
That You first found me in
Not worthy to be called Your son
Is this to be my end?
Daddy, here I am
Here I am again
Curse this morning sun, drags me in to one more day
Of reaping what I’ve sown, of living with my shame
Welcome to my world, and the life that I have made
Where one day you’re a prince, the next day your a slave
Chrous x 2
