Take my affections and take my pride It's hard to say I'm doing fine when I ain't doing right Despite the size of time I've had since the Day that I was ready to die in my lovers lap yeah Die in my lovers lap, thought that I could not be seen Felt like I could not pay you to simply remember me But You stepped forward Lord, yeah You set me free I guess that's the remembrance that I needed And as I cross this ocean I will learn to love You will be my fortress And I'll will be Your son My fortress, my fortress, my fortress...