Sandbags

We're laying these sandbags down
Fill 'em up to the brim
Give 'em out to the whole damn town
'Cause they're full of the good stuff
Of pure love
For the God who saved our skin

We're laying these sandbags down
Stack 'em up ten feet high
It's not the first time a storm's been 'round
Came once in the silence
Of contentment
And lingered in the night

And that's my take:
That dating you was like dancing in the rain
Seemed perfect 'cause
My woes were those I couldn't bear to say
And so I danced
Danced and danced until I saw the base
Of my house had been flooded
It was flooded

So we're laying these sandbags down
We'll spare no expense
'Cause we know this tender ground
Could open up in an instant
To receive it:
The storm that's back again

And we're laying these sandbags down
Though the storm claims a truce
Leave no uncovered ground
We're not meant to negotiate
Our own faith
Or allow the storm to choose

And that's my view:
That dating you was like giving up Christ's heart
Might not be true
But faith may never be a natural part
Of what you'd do
To give me peace, to have a fresh new start
When our love is current hollow
And bound to be hollow

So we're laying these sandbags down
Come and see what's inside
Slice it open, let love out
And if you choose to stay here
Skies'll be clear
And we'll cut these sandbags' ties
Let this love spill free and wide