A shapeless piece of steel, that's all I claim to be
This hammer pounds to give me form, this flame, it melts my dreams
I glow with fire and fury, as I'm twisted like a vine
My final shape, my final form I'm sure I'm bound to find
So dream a little, dream for me in hopes that I'll remain
And cry a little, cry for me so I can bear the flames
And hurt a little, hurt for me my future is untold
But my dreams are not the issue here, for thee, the hammer holds
And the water, it cools me gray, and the hurt's subdued somehow
I have my shape, this sharpened point, what is my purpose now?
And the question still remains, what am I to be?
Perhaps some perfect piece of art displayed for all to see
So dream a little, dream for me in hopes that I'll remain
And cry a little, cry for me so I can bear the flames
And hurt a little, hurt for me my future is untold
But my dreams are not the issue here, for thee, the hammer holds
The hammer pounds again, but flames I do not feel
This force that drives me, helplessly, through flesh, and wood reveals
A burn that burns much deeper, it's more than I can stand
The reason for my life was to take the life of a guiltless man
So dream a little, dream for me in hopes that I'll remain
And cry a little, cry for me so I can bear the pain
And hurt a little, hurt for me, my future is so bold
But my dreams are not the issue here, for thee, the hammer holds
This task before me may seem unclear
But it, my maker holds
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I would say that the power of such words and composition is not that of any mortal human being. Like looking up from the base of Mitchell Peak in the Popo Agie wilderness, there are no words to describe the emotions it brings out within us. The power of this song and that which flows through the singer/writer is one and the same.
I would say that the power of such words and composition is not that of any mortal human being. Like looking up from the base of Mitchell Peak in the Popo Agie wilderness, there are no words to describe the emotions it brings out within us. The power of this song and that which flows through the singer/writer is one and the same.
i was really touched by the lyrics and it gave me strength and inpiration to continue my service to Him our maker...
Is this review helpful to you? YesNo awesome song | Reviewer: Debbie | 1/30/2006
This is such a thought-provoking song, told from the point of view of the piece of steel that became one of the nails used to crucify Jesus. Applying the chorus to our lives, we can see how much we are like that piece of steel since "my future is untold" and who holds our future? Our maker.
Is this review helpful to you? YesNo beautiful | Reviewer: avery | 12/26/2004
when i first heard this song, i was going through a lot in my life...this song changed me...it makes you realize how much He sacrificed for us to live...i turned my life around because if He would die for even me, then I want to live the best life I could and if I wouldnt do it for myself, then at least I should do it for God....
This is possibly the most amazing song I've ever heard (and lyrics read). Not only is the music beautiful, but the lyrics reach down and grab you and will not let go.
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