i need your protection

[Verse 1 (Gabriel)] Oh, what a privilege it has been My 23 years of moving Discovering this illusion, yeah It's been a couple of ups and downs, I know But in 23 years of moving I was bound to get bumps and bruises, yeah [Pre-Chorus 1] So keep an eye on me As I walk this path I'm walking And keep a smile on me Whether it's shining or storming And in the face Of any weapons against me forming I'mma sit back And let you do the talking [Chorus 1] O Lord, I need your protection O Lord, I need your protection O Lord, I need your protection I need you to save me from myself And anyone else Who could be praying on my downfall [Verse 2 (Zubi)] I remember there's a God Who watched me from the stars Who helped me come this far Who helped me in the dark I remember there's a God Who watched me from the stars Who helped me come this far Who helped me in the dark I remember there's a God [Pre-Chorus 2] So keep an eye on me As I walk this path I'm walking And keep a smile on me Whether it's shining or storming And in the face Of any weapons against me forming I'mma sit back And let you do the talking [Chorus 2] O Lord, I need your protection O Lord, I need your protection O Lord, I need your protection I need you to save me from myself And anyone else Who could be praying on my downfall I need you [Middle 8] I need your protection When there's no-one else beside me When I'm in the dark night of my soul Please come and find me I need your protection When I know I just can't manage on my own Don't leave me alone [Chorus 3] O Lord, I need your protection O Lord, I need your protection O Lord, I need your protection I need you to save me from myself And anyone else Who could be praying on my downfall [Ending (Zubi, Gabriel) I need your love Need your love Need your love Need your love Need your love Need your love Need your love Need your love I need you