lyrics: dave paris, music: dave paris

so little substance, so little time, its hard to believe that everything’s fine. so many efforts that ain’t worth a dime, it’s just another day in my simple life.

we run for cover but we can’t hide when it all comes down to what’s inside, so many people just waistin’ time & foolin’ themselves on what seems right.

but i’ve spent too much time countin’ my mistakes, cryin’ at night while my heart breaks, nose to the grindstone, eyes to the cross, i’m just another lost dreamer on a spiritual walk but...

(chorus)

i’m gonna’ make it out alive, about the time that my flesh dies. The Blood of Christ will help me survive, in this world of deception & lies.

i’m gonna’ make it out alive, now by His Blood i am justified, He gave His life in place of mine & now i’m gonna’ make it out, make it out alive.

new generation heroes in the grave, static in our ears drivin’ us insane. it seems that somethings are never gonna’ change, like temptation increasing while morals decay.

a lost moment, we turn the page, another new book, but the story’s still the same. “love is the answer” is all i seem to hear today, but unless it comes from Jesus, it’s all misguided faith.

and i’ve done my time on both sides of the tracks, i’ve given up on looking back, i may not see tomorrow, but i’m gonna’ see His face, because His love’s the only reason that i’m still running this race &

...(to chorus)

make it out alive is dedicated to the memory of Jacob A. Hall; august 29,1987 - july 23, 1999.

for information about the Jacob's Gift Missionary Program write: O.C.C. 111 N. Green St. Ottumwa, IA 52501 or email Dark Spectacle