Zero Balance

[Intro]
[Verse]
Dented mug in my hand
Steam rises where I stand
Twelve years of shifting sand
Finally reached the land
This paper is crumpled and thin
Where the ink finally settles in
I feel the quiet rush of air
Like an answered evening prayer
[Pre-Chorus]
Mama, can you see the light?
I finished up the fight
No more walking through the night
Everything is gonna be alright
[Chorus]
Zero balance on the page
I’m stepping off the stage
The debt is gone away
It’s a brand new day
Hallelujah in the hall
I didn't let us fall
I’m standing tall and free
Just like you wanted me to be
[Post-Chorus]
Oh, I’m free indeed
Planting a different seed
Watching the shadows recede
Yeah, I’m free indeed
[Verse]
Diners and the late night shift
Giving every heavy lift
The old porch light would hum
Waiting for the day to come
Two jobs and a tired soul
Now the broken heart is whole
I saved every nickel and dime
To buy back all our time
[Pre-Chorus]
Mama, can you see the light?
I finished up the fight
No more walking through the night
Everything is gonna be alright
[Chorus]
Zero balance on the page
I’m stepping off the stage
The debt is gone away
It’s a brand new day
Hallelujah in the hall
I didn't let us fall
I’m standing tall and free
Just like you wanted me to be
[Bridge]
I felt the wind begin to blow
I watched the seeds begin to grow
Every dollar, every cent
Was for the love that you lent
I’m screaming to the sky
No more tears to cry
I’m free!
Lord, I’m finally free!
[Chorus]
Zero balance on the page
I’m stepping off the stage
The debt is gone away
It’s a brand new day
Hallelujah in the hall
I didn't let us fall
I’m standing tall and free
Just like you wanted me to be
[Post-Chorus]
Oh, I’m free indeed
Planting a different seed
Watching the shadows recede
Yeah, I’m free indeed
[Outro]