Creep (Midnight sleepy edition)

song idea (the brakes)

"I worked for a church that was experiencing a time of learning how to do ministry to "the least of these," as Jesus commands his followers to do. So I wrote this song on a ukulele on the way to youth group, then we played this song. Also I wasn't driving."
-Nathan

Lyrics:
Lord, you heal 
the sick and the blind 
Oh God give us 
a heart to find 

The broken and hurting 
And their chains that bind 
We want to serve the least of these because 
We want to serve you 

Lord, you love 
and hold your children 
Give us a heart to do your will 
A heart that sacrifices still 

For the broken and hurting 
With your love that fills 
We want to love the least of these because 
We want to serve you 

"Lord, when did we feed you? 
Lord, when did we provide?" 
He said, "When you held their hand, 
you were really holding mine" 

Lord, you heal 
the sick and the blind 
Oh God give us 
a heart to find 

The broken and hurting 
And their chains that bind 
We want to serve the least of these because 
We want to serve you 

Lord, you love 
and hold your children 
Give us a heart to do your will 
A heart that sacrifices still 

For the broken and hurting 
With your love that fills 
We want to love the least of these because 
We want to serve you

The Least Of These

"For often-pharisaical Americans such as myself, the story of the prodigal son probably resonates better understanding ourselves in the position of the upset older brother who stayed home and complained when the sinful brother came returned and gained an inheritance. Even still, I believe this story can resonate deeply with all of us in the position of the younger brother who squandered everything he has.

The Road Home speaks into my psyche I suppose, the depth of the wretchedness I feel. In these moments I often do not reach for the solution, but I know it is there: that I need to love as I have been loved."

-Nathan

Lyrics:

He takes a shot and breaks the window 
The basket-case is loose and I know 
That shackling a dead man twice 
Never lets him see the price of his sin 
So again I'm free to unfold 
And a slave to the same old 

I will take the blame if it's all the same 
What's a wretch worth? 
Am I worthy to be your son? 

It's a long road home 
Broken and torn 
From the priceless joy I spent on myself 
And the word you promised brings me hope 
That you'll still know my name 
I'll never be the same 

Can a father recognize 
A son so poor, his face in dirt disguised 
The smell of death and hate surround 
My schizophrenic, wicked lies 
I'm misguided 
I don't know where the light is, even though it's right before me 

I will take the blame if it's all the same 
What's a wretch worth? 
Am I worthy to be your son? 

It's a long road home 
Broken and torn 
From the priceless joy I spent on myself 
And the word you promised brings me hope 
That you'll still know my name 

I need to love you the way you love me 

It's a long road home 
Broken and torn 
From the priceless joy I spent on myself 
And the word you promised brings me hope 
That you'll still know my name 
I'll never be the same

The Road Home

"In Genesis 1, God speaks light into the darkness. 

This image carried over to me in present day in this song, as we cry out for Jesus to speak his word and bring life and rebirth down to the earth."
-Nathan

Lyrics:
Oh my soul 
My soul 
My soul 
It longs for you 

There is hope 
Deep inside 
Waiting to 
Be made alive 
So I'll set 
The spirit free 
I'll know the son 
Risen in me 

So Jesus speak your word 
Into this empty earth 
Won't you turn the formless void 
Into life, into rebirth

Speak Your Word

"Through trial and error (mostly error), I grew to understand the deep level of commitment that is required for God to be glorified through our relationships.  This song is a reflection of my new-found wisdom and regret when the problems that my foolishness had caused seemed irreparable."
-Stephen

Lyrics:

I see you're not pleased with how things have gone 
Your heart was empty and bare for too long 
You lost your focus, your mind and your sight 
As the warm glow of love turned into night 

My advice though too little and too late 
Take a deep breath, I know why you failed 
Through your mistakes, the truth is unveiled 
The shadows are gone, I know you'll do what's right 
There's beauty to find, and that's why you fight 

Your foolish eyes missed the signs on the wall 
You opened her heart without heeding the call 
Loving yourself might have felt so right 
But it brings out the darkness and pierces the light 

My advice though too little and too late 
Take a deep breath, I know why you failed 
Through your mistakes, the truth is unveiled 
The shadows are gone, I know you'll do what's right 
There's beauty to find, and that's why you fight 

Now you've seen 
the beautiful heart that you've always longed for 
Now you've felt 
The breadth of your soul, yeah it's reaching for more 
Now you've missed 
the chance to love like never before 

Take a deep breath, I know why you failed 
Through your mistakes, the truth is unveiled 
The shadows are gone, I know you'll do what's right 
There's beauty to find, and that's why you fight 

Take a deep breath, I know why you failed 
Through your mistakes, the truth is unveiled 
The shadows are gone, I know you'll do what's right 
There's beauty to find, and that's why you fight

The Fight

"The burden of my own sin towards God has in the past cycled my thoughts through doubt and shame. In times where I felt God was near me I felt completely happy - but as I grew less able to hear his voice I would start to slip and fail him more. 

If this situation were completely up to me in times of darkness I would remain completely joyless. But God spoke to me and said that this pain was not the end, reminding me that there is hope in the redemptive power of Jesus. The pain I feel on earth comes and goes by God's grace, but a day is coming when the full glory of God will be made known to me."

-Nathan

Lyrics:

God, you know my heart's full of joy 
When I know your face is near 
But you seem so far away when I fail you every 
Day and every time that these notes slip away through my 
Fingers and out my head where I'm ruled 
By all my dread 

But you sing to me so sweetly 
that this is not the end 

Oh my God, you rescue me 
There is hope in the blood of your son 
Your name is mighty, and I'll never know it's glory 
But just a glimpse of the hope that's to be 

Heaven's breaking free but still all my 
Thoughts are turned towards me 
Your love reaches deep and reaches wide and far 
Enough to break the depths of my guilt and my pride all my 
Hard headed, tight-fisted, bread-breaking while enemy-making 
Fake compassion, love-neverlasting 
My dirty, ugly mind 

But you sing to me so sweetly 
that this is not the end 

Oh my God, you rescue me 
There is hope in the blood of your son 
Your name is mighty, and I'll never know it's glory 
But just a glimpse of the hope that's to be 

Your name is mighty! 

But you sing to me so sweetly 
Oh you sing to me so sweetly 
Oh you sing to me so sweetly 
that this is not the end 

Oh my God, you rescue me 
There is hope in the blood of your son 
Jesus, your name is mighty, and I'll never know it's glory 
But just a glimpse of the hope that's to be

Mighty

"In 2011, the world became a much larger place to me. 

After years of being sheltered and imagining that everyone inside my Christian bubble would hold hands blindly repeating hymns for eternity, a dear friend confessed that he no longer believed in God. I wrote this song for myself, for him, and for anyone else who needs to know that the pain and chaos of the world is not suffered in vain, and that God rescues and comforts all.

When another friend and I joked about the ineptitude of the King James Bible in modern times, the verse I used as an example came from 1 Corinthians 13, which reads translates the phrase "Love Is Patient" (another Weekdays tune title) into "Charity suffreth long." While still a silly, non-modern-English sentence, it reminded me of the truth of God: not only is God loving and patient, but he also suffers with us (and from us) with patience far beyond our understanding.

God is entirely patient for those who have been trying to find their own way - like the prodigal son's father, gladly accepting when the time is ready. You (whoever you are) are made in his image and likeness, and he longs to see more of himself in you."
-Nathan

Lyrics:

I don't know why your eyes keep tellin' these lies 
That deceive and beat you so soundly 
That he only cares once or twice, or when you're down 
And just picks you up after a bruisin' 

But he'll pick you up, oh 
Don't give up on God 
Cause he hasn't given up on you 
And he's pleased with his own beautiful face 
And he'd love to see it on you 

Open your eyes, rise and shine and run away 
From the past that keeps breaking your heart 
Wake up from the dead, you'll find love once again 
At the feet of your beautiful maker 

He'll pick you up, oh 
Don't give up on God 
Cause he hasn't given up on you 
And he's pleased with his own beautiful face 
And he'd love to see it on you 

And I'll shout it out from the rooftops on high 
That the prince of this world has no grip on your soul 
I know nothing can separate you from the father's love 
Because it's swift and it's strong and it's patient 
Oh he's patient 

He'll pick you up 
He'll pick you up 
He'll pick you up 

Don't give up on God 
Cause he hasn't given up on you 
And he's pleased with his own beautiful face 
And he'd love to see it on you

Long Suffering

"In the summer of 2013 The Weekdays had the privilege of leading musical worship at New Life Camp's summer camp alongside some of their staff. That summer, the camp decided to thematically focus on trusting in Jesus and this song was born.  It is inspired by Philippians 2 - recognizing that Christ's humility is worthy of our utmost trust."

-Nathan


Lyrics:

Jesus, you came down from your throne 
Exchanged your seat of power for the sinners' home 
Perfect one, born to save 
Faithful to obey to the grave 

O we will trust in you 
Your every word is true 
So Jesus take our lives and make us new 
We'll trust in you 

Jesus, by your power, you right our wrongs 
Our sin was so deep but your love is strong 
Healer of the world, humbled down 
Upheld your promises with a thorned crown 

O we will trust in you 
Your every word is true 
So Jesus take our lives and make us new 
We'll trust in you 

Sin has gripped our weary souls 
You've covered us and made us whole 
You have overcome the world! 

O we will trust in you 
Your every word is true 
So Jesus take our lives and make us new 
We'll trust in you


Trust In You

"One day in the not-too-distant past Stephen and I were chatting about new song ideas over coffee. When the story of the prodigal son came up, we began to peruse the text from Luke chapter 15 in the Bible. The idea that became most interesting to us as a banner statement made by Jesus, that in his muck and mire the son "came to his senses".

As we ourselves frequently squander the treasure Christ has given us and yet so freely he takes us back into his arms, this song points to the moment in a man's heart when he realizes what he has done and runs home."

-Nathan

Lyrics:

I took the long road in search of your heart 
Its treasure yearns to be found 
But I ripped in two what you would impart 
I left your grace buried deep in the ground 

And I came to my senses 
I fell on my knees 
I ran out of the deepest valley 
from now on I'll trust your guarantees 
I Came To My Senses 

The floods they came in rapid succession 
And poured right toward my frigid feet 
But we kept on, now it's gone my obsession 
with holding on to a love that's incomplete 

And I came to my senses 
I fell on my knees 
I ran out of the deepest valley 
from now on I'll trust your guarantees 

Now they're gone, my offenses 
all I've done wrong has been seized 
'cause you took my soul and ignored the tally 
all my wrongs have been put at ease 

And I came to my senses 
I fell on my knees 
I ran out of the deepest valley 
from now on I'll trust your guarantees 
I Came To My Senses

Nathan Walker

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