If You Must
Music & lyrics by Dave LeMieux
Lead vocal, tenor BGV, keys – Dave LeMieux
Soprano – Suzanna Champion
Alto & B3 – Kaitlin McCarthy
Guitar – Tad Lusk
Bass – Ted Partin
Drums – James Roberson
Recorded by Ted Partin, James Roberson, and More Than Music
Edited, mixed, and mastered by More Than Music, Inc.
The righteous Son delivered – ironically betrayed
into the hands of sinners – a blasphemous brigade
I would’ve wished Your freedom and cursed them as they cussed
But You had to face their leaders – so let them take You if You must
They’ll try You now for treason – You won’t deny a thing
They’ll say they’re within reason to kill their rightful King
I might’ve wished that Simon could’ve ground Your cross to dust
But, You’re the Cornerstone of Zion – so let them kill You if You must
If You must, then I trust there was just no other way
Through the darkness, death, and dust, to the everlasting day
If You must, then I know there is hope beyond the grave
Only held by letting go – if You must, what can I say?
The righteous Son entombed – His body had conceded
Friends wished Him embalmed but their herbs and spice weren’t needed
Earth’s core could not contain You – yeah, You crashed right through the crust
And no one on earth could claim You – You were heaven-bound or bust
All you cursed, do your worst