Friday, July 28, 2006

Stained Glass Masquerade

I just learned a new song on my guitar. It's called Stained Glass Masquerade and it's by Casting Crowns. I've been playing and singing it over and over. I've played it a hundred times. I love the music and the words are meaningful. Stained Glass Masquerade Casting Crowns Is there anyone that fails Is there anyone that falls Am I the only one in church today feelin’ so small Cause when I take a look around Everybody seems so strong I know they’ll soon discover That I don’t belong So I tuck it all away, like everything’s okay If I make them all believe it, maybe I’ll believe it too So with a painted grin, I play the part again So everyone will see me the way that I see them Are we happy plastic people Under shiny plastic steeples With walls around our weakness And smiles to hide our pain But if the invitation’s open To every heart that has been broken Maybe then we close the curtain On our stained glass masquerade Is there anyone who’s been there Are there any hands to raise Am I the only one who’s traded In the altar for a stage The performance is convincing And we know every line by heart Only when no one is watching Can we really fall apart But would it set me free If I dared to let you see The truth behind the person That you imagine me to be Would your arms be open Or would you walk away Would the love of Jesus Be enough to make you stay

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

What a powerful song! Thanks for sharing that Jeff.

Anonymous said...

This is one of my top two favorite songs on this album. Really powerful words.

By the way, that video of the buck attacking the hunter is insane!