Mercy In Your Eyes

Intro (No drums, Warm vinyl texture, Distant choir pad swelling underneath, Soft piano playing broken chords, Subtle low sub-bass swell right before verse, Add a faint background harmony whispering “mercy…”Make it feel like a confession in a sanctuary after everyone left.): You didn't have to forgive me but you did and for that I'm forever grateful Verse(Light rimshot instead of a full snare, Deep, warm live bass let it slide between notes, Rhodes playing sparse chords, Soft ambient guitar swells in the background, Keep the drums minimal. Let the lyrics breathe. On: “But God stepped in and told me I had a choice” Drop the drums for half a bar. Let that line land.): I caused cracks in the foundation meant to stabilize Ignored your nights alone and the tears in your eyes Caught up in my flesh unable to hear your voice But God stepped in and told me I had a choice Pre-chorus (Pull the bass back. Add Layered background vocals in 3-part harmony, Light strings pad underneath, Add a subtle hi-hat roll building into the chorus): Because of His love we are not consumed His mercies never fail every morning their new Chorus (Boom-bap style kick, round, not aggressive, Snare layered with a soft clap, Full bass movement, Electric guitar answering vocal lines, Background choir stacks on “Mercy in your eyes”, The hook should feel like redemption in motion.): In my mind I thought I could have it all Cake and eat it to but that was my downfall Now I see mercy in your eyes Grace that abounds; love that never dies You forgave me as Christ forgives Started new now our love still lives Unbroken and now we're made new And nothing can keep me away from you Verse: When I strayed you never lost course You tried to make it better but I only made it worse The thought of losing you put things into perspective And the prayers of the righteous is very effective Pre-chorus: In my weakness He was made strong If it takes a life time I will right my wrongs Chorus: In my mind I thought I could have it all Cake and eat it to but that was my downfall Now I see mercy in your eyes Grace that abounds; love that never dies You forgave me as Christ forgives Started new now our love still lives Unbroken and now we're made new And nothing can keep me away from you Bridge (Drop drums completely. Bring in Strings, real or lush synth strings, Gospel choir hums. Piano becomes more melodic, Background vocals swell big): You don’t hold me to my mistakes Just like God you said it's not too late The past doesn't define who we are I'm learning to love beyond the scars Thank you for seeing the best in me You pulled me up when I was sinking My life guard and my angel Because of you I know God is able Chorus: In my mind I thought I could have it all Cake and eat it to but that was my downfall Now I see mercy in your eyes Grace that abounds; love that never dies You forgave me as Christ forgives Started new now our love still lives Unbroken and now we're made new And nothing can keep me away from you [Outro – Soft & Reflective] Mercy in your eyes Mercy in your eyes This love only God can give this kind In His mercy, we continue to rise All of my life