Defending My Life... Lyrics in Description

Verse 1 I woke up in a standard room, no clouds, no golden gates Just a desk, a clock, a quiet hall where everybody waits They handed me a transcript of my Ninety-odd years lived Every time I took a shortcut, every time I didn't give Now the advocate is sitting down, reviewing every frame Trying to prove I moved beyond my fear and petty shame Chorus In Judgment City, on the witness stand Answering for choices that I made on land Did I grow? Did I learn? Did I face the light? Or did I let my fears control the fight? They’re playing back my history on a screen so wide There’s nowhere left for a soul to hide Verse 2 The prosecutor points out all the times I pulled away The safe decisions that I made, the words I didn't say He shows a Tuesday morning back in ninety-nine When I let a quiet moment pass and drew a cautious line "He stayed inside his comfort zone," the prosecution says "He lived a life of quiet fear throughout his earthly days" Chorus In Judgment City, on the witness stand Answering for choices that I made on land Did I grow? Did I learn? Did I face the light? Or did I let my fears control the fight? They’re playing back my history on a screen so wide There’s nowhere left for a soul to hide Guitar Solo Bridge It’s not about the sin or good, the ledger's not the test It's whether I expanded or settled for the rest Did I use the brain they gave did I listen to my heart? Or did I let the fear of failure tear my life apart? I stand up from my chair and look the judges in the eye Ready now to prove I'm ready for the higher sky Chorus In Judgment City, on the witness stand Answering for choices that I made on land Did I grow? Did I learn? Did I face the light? Or did I let my fears control the fight? They’re playing back my history on a screen so wide There’s nowhere left for a soul to hide Outro The judges make their final call, the gavel starts to fall The doors are open waiting now at the end of the hall I step into the next realm, leaving fear behind at last...