Bittersweet

One of the most notable features of this song is the haunting cello track by our friend, Phil Peterson. We wanted this track to be full of 'sounds', so we kept adding things and building it up. The result is a strangely emotional song.

We get persuaded by things that look right -- that look inviting. Though they may sometimes fill temporary needs, they can never fulfill us. If we then choose to chase after these things, we are left to deal with the results of our actions ("i gave and i gave and i gave 'til i'd nothing left except consequence"). In the midst of all of this, the chorus is dealing with the knowledge of our wrong actions ("why do we stand there in constant fear though so aware"), when what we need to do is turn to the Lord and throw these things down at His feet. Amen.

As sweet as it was

Or as sweet as it seemed

Like the most magnificent wonder

That was just a dream

And it shook me all up

And it stirred me around

But it left me cold and wanting

Cause it had no ground

Oh, none to be found

And i know why

(know why i sell myself short)

And i know why

(know why i sell my Savior small)

But it won't make me cry

Make me cry tonite

The beauty was such

And immeasurably so

My eyes were alive and bright

To the blinding glow

And as i embraced

To love it more

I shivered and fell like a leaf

To the forest floor

Where i was before

And i know why

(know why i sell myself short)

And i know why

(i sell my Savior small)

But it won't make me cry

But it won't make me cry

(why do we stand there?)

In constant fear

Almost near

As if my only thought

And my only breath

I gave and i gave and i gave

Till i'd nothing left

Except consequence

And i know why

(know why i sell myself short)

And i know why

(know why i sell my Savior small)

Have i run to Christ?

Have i?

(why do we stand there)

In constant fear

Almost near

(why do we stand there?

Without a care

Though so aware