Swallowed Up

**Title: Swallowed Up** **Verse 1** In a gown of royal purple, he steps into the light, Bishop Jakes in splendor, ready for the fight, “Come out the closet,” he says with fervent zeal, No more secrets, let the world know how you feel. **Pre-Chorus** If it had not been for the Lord who stood by my side, I’d have been swallowed whole, nowhere left to hide, Have you felt that depth, that moment of despair? When you’re swallowed up, and no one seems to care? **Chorus** Have you ever been swallowed up, lost in the night? Drowning in the chaos, searching for the light, In those overwhelming times, when you’re at your end, The Lord’s been there with you, a faithful friend. **Verse 2** In exaggerated fashion, he makes his plea, Through the trials and the troubles, God set him free, “Have you been through the swallowing?” he asks with grace, A time of overwhelming, a dark, consuming place. **Pre-Chorus** If it had not been for the Lord who stood by my side, I’d have been swallowed whole, nowhere left to hide, Have you felt that depth, that moment of despair? When you’re swallowed up, and no one seems to care? **Chorus** Have you ever been swallowed up, lost in the night? Drowning in the chaos, searching for the light, In those overwhelming times, when you’re at your end, The Lord’s been there with you, a faithful friend. **Bridge** In a purple prom gown, like a scene from a dream, The underworld’s grasp, where shadows reign supreme, The hem of his dress, a symbol so grand, In the face of the darkness, he takes a stand. **Chorus** Have you ever been swallowed up, lost in the night? Drowning in the chaos, searching for the light, In those overwhelming times, when you’re at your end, The Lord’s been there with you, a faithful friend. **Outro** From the depths of the underworld, he emerges anew, A testimony of faith, steadfast and true, With the hem of his gown, he defies the night, Embracing the promise, walking in the light. **Tag** So if you’re feeling swallowed up, remember the song, With the Lord by your side, you will always belong, In the dark times and the trials, keep holding on tight, For you’re never alone, the Lord’s your guiding light.