It's true I am wicked, it's true I am mean
I must a lost my way chasing a dream
It's true I done things that I'm ashamed of
But I still need tenderness and the warmth of love

I've come clean and I'm redeemed
Since I have see through the eyes of a child

It's true I am guilty, reputation is stained
I stood up and admitted to my grief and my shame
But I believe that a soul can right it's wrongs
And in the sweet ascension of a redemption song

Sin it seems to win 10 times out of 9
Forgiveness is not so deliberate
And it takes and awful long time

Maybe the punishment don't fit the crime
But judgement will come with the passing of time
But I believe that a soul can right it's wrongs
And in the sweet ascension of a redemption song