Stand in the Fire

[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