In Excelsis Deo Lyrics - Singles - Roper

This wooden soul of mine 

it cannot ever climb 

from places it has fallen 

in between where light can shine 

It never falls in line 

it barely has a spine 

like branches severed from the vine 

like it was faulty by design 

And now your mercy lights up my dark eyes 

your brilliant hope now lifts my falling skies 

and I'm the object of your affection 

You loved me still in my imperfection 

[Chorus:] 

The sun will shine on winter snow 

and shadows fade in Excelsis Deo 

This wooden soul is old 

It's lies are growing cold 

its knotted trunk is straightening 

its roots are loosening their hold 

So cluttered with debris 

this inefficient melody 

I'll keep waiting patiently 

if this world will ever release me 

You love me even though I am untrue 

if I was perfect, I wouldn't need you 

I'm the object of your affection 

You loved me still in my imperfection 

Gloria, in excelsis Deo 

Not so far, not so far to go