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  1. My Tripwire

From the recording Bookmark (2004)

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(DADGBD / capo 4)
Before recording this album, I put out the word asking folks what particular songs they’d like to hear most on an acoustic record. This song was the most requested for inclusion on Bookmark. Ask and ye shall receive.

Lyrics

My Tripwire

it’s not electric, it’s not a fire
more than thunder it’s my tripwire
one I stumble, two I fall
next thing I know I’ve made a mess of it all

I take my actions, I pay the toll
all in an effort to gain control
you see my footsteps, you hear the groans
you find laying there tripwire prone
since you say that your grace is enough

you can see my tripwire
you can see my tripwire

it’s not the pleasure, it’s not the pain
but a thousand hands slowly reaching out for the reigns
I guard this temple and I’ve used force
I’ve struggled just to say “Lord, what’s mine is yours”

I pick these fights with you with a wounded hip
but I’m already wrestling with a bloody lip
poor in spirit, a humble need
a vagabond’s gospel goes beyond a deed
since you say that your grace is enough

you can see my tripwire
you can see my tripwire