when kingdoms fall on solid ground
this sand beneath my feet
but walls contain the broken hearts and minds of love's defeat
upon this grave
i choose to stand
i choose to hold the nail
upon your face the pain beside
and nothing's left for you to reach

and i'm nearer now to what i've found
this hope i cannot see
and i'll fall before my God and drown
but i'll never bow to me

when glory fades on fallen ground
this rock beneath my feet
no walls contain these broken hearts
no talk of love's defeat
upon your name
i choose to fall
i choose to drop the nail
upon your face the smile beside
and everything's within your reach