If The Apostle Paul Wrote Metal Music: Convictions "Sleeping Lotus" // Song Analysis

If you've ever felt like Jean Valjean while listening to metal, this is the song for you. Get it...because a convict with convictions...
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0:00 - 0:58 Fun
0:58 - 4:27 Music video
4:27 - 6:48 The vocals
6:48 - 13:15 The lyrics
13:15 - 16:05 References and encouragement
16:05 - 19:57 A second listen
Original video: • Convictions - Sleepin...
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Lyrics:
Sleeping lotus
Wake up, wake up
I've grown restless, searching through the darkness
Longing to prove myself (And rise out of the dirt)
A glimmer of hope dampened by constant defeat
Reaching through oblivion
God set me free
I feel weightless, I'm falling under
An endless dream, eternal slumber (Slumber)
I'm lost, I'm too far gone (Too far gone)
Show me a sign so I can follow your every word (Your every word)
Lost sight of who I am
God, no one understands (Understands)
Sleeping lotus
Wake up, wakе up
Sleeping lotus
Wake up, wake up
Stagnant, complacent
Anxiеty's chokehold pulls me down
A tattered lily amongst the dancing waters
Iridescent beauty waiting to be found
I've grown restless, searching through the darkness
Longing to prove myself (And rise out of the dirt)
A glimmer of hope dampened by constant defeat
Reaching through oblivion
God set me free
I feel weightless, I'm falling under
An endless dream, eternal slumber (Slumber)
I'm lost, I'm too far gone (Too far gone)
Show me a sign so I can follow your every word (Your every word)
Lost sight of who I am
God, no one understands (Understands)
Encompassed heart, time ticks away
A weathered seedling
I wither and decay
God, water these roots and drown out the doubt
Nourish my purpose
Turn me inside out
Illuminate your design
I'll leave the old me behind
Arise sleeping lotus
A fever dream (A fever dream)
Drowning the flower that never blooms
Repeating the cycle the darkness consumes
(I feel weightless, I'm falling under)
(An endless dream, eternal slumber)
I'm lost, I'm too far gone (Too far gone)
Show me a sign so I can follow your every word (Your every word)
Follow your every word
Wake up
Revive the light
Purge the dark
Wake up
Renew the mind
Restore this heart
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[@ConvictionsRock]

Thank you for your kind words and excellent breakdown on the songs and lyrics. Couldn't have explained it better myself. Also appreciate the spiritual encouragment! -Michael

[@MetalSharpensMetal]

Yooo thank you for checking out the video! You guys are making some awesome waves and it's been fun to watch.
Would you have any interest in doing an interview? I haven't done any yet, though I'm trying to setup my first one currently...if you want, shoot me an email at [e-mail] ! Thanks brother.

[@amandadalton1869]

I absolutely love convictions ❤ you need to listen to their song stigmata, if you haven't already. This verse "i won't deny my Father's crown. So you can crucify me upside down. Crucify me upside down. I'll die for my Father's crown!"

[@MetalSharpensMetal]

That song isn't the catchiest to me musically, but it's got some very epic lyrics indeed. These guys are onto something

[@dft9000]

This song has been my drive to work jam for the last week. Better than coffee.

[@MetalSharpensMetal]

So smooth!
I had forgotten to ask for details about your latest video, just left a comment there too.

[@scottdwln]

I love metal that is also a prayer. This one starts off talking to self and shifts to talking to God - kind of like some of the Psalms. Recognizing that self-effort isn't enough to break out of the darkness and fear but that there is someone with more than enough power to wake me out of my dark sleep. The fact that they do this with musical technical excellence just makes the impact of this song so much more powerful. Thanks for sharing your love of heavy music and your love of Truth. Keep it up!

[@MetalSharpensMetal]

Thanks brother, and good summary!

[@Angel-JC.Saves777]

blessings brother can you react to Diamonds to dust child of the king. Thanks blessings in Jesus

[@MetalSharpensMetal]

Thanks, I'll add it to the list!

[@Angel-JC.Saves777]

Thank you 🙏🤘

[@cheesecakefriend28]

​@@MetalSharpensMetalBest Christian deathcore band out right now.

[@AILD99]

Hey man! You should react to Three Fountains by August Burns Red. It smacks and there’s a lot of substance to the lyrics

[@MetalSharpensMetal]

Hey! I'll add it to the list. Also have some As I Lay Dying coming down the pipe ;)

[@AILD99]

@@MetalSharpensMetal I’m excited for your take on aild :)