[Verse 1] Whiskey breath, motel Bible Name in dust on the nightstand wood Phone lit up with all my failures Ain’t a thing here ever looked that good Tear-stained shirt, knuckles bleeding Still I drop down on this floor “Lord, I’m broke, but I ain’t leaving Till You walk me through that door” [Chorus] I’m a sinner standin’ strong in the fire (standin’ strong) Every heartbreak, every howl in the choir I feel Your hand in the smoke and the sirens Pullin’ me out of the dark that I’m in Yeah, I’m bruised, but I’m holdin’ this line Eyes on a far-off holy horizon I’m a sinner, but I’m standin’ strong ’Cause Your light keeps draggin’ me on [Verse 2] Doctor’s words like loaded rifles Mama cried in the parkin’ lot Bills stacked high on the kitchen table Faith’s the only thing I got Friends fell off like autumn branches Love walked out in the drivin’ rain But Your voice cut through that thunder Like a whisper in my veins [Chorus] I’m a sinner standin’ strong in the fire (oh, I’m standin’) Every heartbreak, every howl in the choir I feel Your hand in the smoke and the sirens Pullin’ me out of the dark that I’m in Yeah, I’m bruised, but I’m holdin’ this line Eyes on a far-off holy horizon I’m a sinner, but I’m standin’ strong ’Cause Your light keeps draggin’ me on [Bridge] If I fall, I’m fallin’ forward To that cross I can’t outrun (can’t outrun) If I crawl, I’m crawlin’ toward You ’Til these scarred-up knees are done In the ruins of my choices In the ashes of my pride I still see that silver sliver Of Your mercy cuttin’ wide [Chorus] I’m a sinner standin’ strong in the fire (standin’ strong) Every heartbreak, every howl in the choir I feel Your hand in the smoke and the sirens Pullin’ me out of the dark that I’m in Yeah, I’m bruised, but I’m holdin’ this line Eyes on a far-off holy horizon I’m a sinner, but I’m standin’ strong ’Cause Your light keeps draggin’ me on [Outro] Yeah, I’m a sinner, but I’m standin’ strong By Your grace, I’m still hangin’ on

country, Brooding dark gospel-country hybrid with male vocals; low tremolo guitars and upright bass under a slow, stomping drum feel. Big church choir answers the lead in the hook, with organ and strings swelling on every mention of faith and light. Verses stay intimate—raspy baritone close to the mic—then the chorus explodes with orchestral brass and layered harmonies, ending on a long, ringing chord and fading choir hum., guidance, light, gospel, orchestral, male vocals, strong

Stand in the Fire