A Greater Foundation Songtext
von As I Lay Dying

Reality no longer battles perception
This letter′s written to no one

Sincere
I sought your truth and divine purpose
Through myths of revelation

Guidance
All wrapped up in a paper box
Supported only so long

As my mind was the enemy
I could not in conscience hold on

(As we) face distress
(We must) not lose heart
(Stand fast) and press on
Triumph awaits

(As we) face distress
(We must) not lose heart
(Stand fast) and press on
Triumph awaits us


The powerful constant that I had once leaned on
Is no longer there (no longer)

You call this shameful disbelief
A process like losing my closest friend

(As we) face distress
(We must) not lose heart
(Stand fast) and press on
Triumph awaits

(As we) face distress
(We must) not lose heart
(Stand fast) and press on
Triumph awaits us

Sometimes we have to watch our whole lives fall apart
Before we can rebuild them again
A greater foundation (we watch our whole lives)
Sometimes we have to watch our whole lives (fall apart)
Before we can rebuild them again, a greater foundation

I wish there was another way
But no amount of devotion can fix this


Triumph awaits
Triumph awaits
Triumph awaits
Triumph awaits
Triumph awaits

Sometimes we have to watch our whole lives fall apart
Before we can rebuild them again
A greater foundation (we watch our whole lives)
Sometimes we have to watch our whole lives (fall apart)
Before we can rebuild them again, a greater foundation