A man can be destroyed but 
Not defeated 
Even when he's lying black and blue 
Living on a faith above his ceiling 
Never going to know if it rings true 
There’s a voice inside that keeps him 
On the path of righteousness 
You can't break his stride 
Or change his mind 
'cause he won't second guess 
I don't want to hear you say 
You will never change your ways 
Cause you know it's hard to tell 
When the river swells 
Will you wash away? 
Running to the end of expectation 
Ready for the moment to arrive 
But the wicked world just keeps you 
Waiting baby it can bury you alive 
You need something more to rest 
Assured or else your faith will die 
Like an anchor to the river floor 
When the crushing waters rise 
I don't want to hear you say 
You will never change your ways 
'cause you know it's hard to tell 
When the river swells 
Will you wash away? 
Will you wash away?
Hear the restless river rise 
Sheer white waters causing compromise 
Doubting eyes, changing minds 
For everyone there comes a time 
Will you wash away?
Going back on all your allegations 
Once saw enough you changed your tune 
Write your way out of the situation 
You've got to do what 
You have got to do 
I don't want to hear you say 
You will never change your ways 
Cause we know it's hard to tell 
When the river swells 
Will you wash away?