Somebody Else's Arms
When I feel hurt and so alone
And tears come to my eye,
When all I need’s a sweet embrace,
Someone to stand close by,
The devil comes to me and says
“I will be here for you.
I’ll lend a hand and I will cheer
You up when you feel blue.
Now come here and let me hold you
And take you in my arms.
Yes, I will keep you comforted
And safe from all alarms.”
Then I tell Satan “No thank you.
For I do not think so.
Stop telling lies to me right now,
Things you want me to know.
Oh can’t you see I found someone
To whom my love is true?
And he will even do the things
That you said you would do.
This man, He loved me so much that
He died upon a tree.
He suffered, bled, and took my place
In pain and agony.
Yes, He will keep me comforted
And safe from every harm.
Now Satan, look and see I’m in
Somebody else’s arms.”
Copyright © David Gordon | Year Posted 2014
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