“Swelling Words”
(Verse 1)
I hear them whisper in the shadows,
Talking loud but empty inside,
Chasing every restless desire,
Covering the truth with pride.
Murmuring through every season,
Complaining ‘bout the road they choose,
Searching for another kingdom,
Yet forgetting what they lose.
(Pre-Chorus)
Silver tongues and painted faces,
Promises that fade away,
Praising people for their riches,
Only loving what they pay.
(Chorus)
These are murmurers, complainers,
Walking after their own lusts,
Speaking words like rolling thunder,
But their hearts are turning dust.
Great swelling words they keep declaring,
Seeking favor, seeking gain,
Admiring men because of profit,
While the truth cries in the rain.
(Verse 2)
Every step is built on vanity,
Every dream consumed by greed,
Lifting crowns to earthly power,
Ignoring every soul in need.
They applaud the mighty voices,
Bow before the wealthy flame,
Trading honor for advantage,
Dressing darkness up in fame.
(Bridge)
But I will stand where light is calling,
Not be moved by gold or praise,
For every tongue and every kingdom
Will be judged one coming day.
(Final Chorus)
No more murmurers, complainers,
I won’t walk in selfish lust,
I will speak with humble mercy,
Place my hope in what is just.
Though swelling words may fill the heavens,
Truth alone will always reign,
And no advantage gained in darkness
Can wash away the stain.