More Than My Religion

Carlos

This is a rough work tape of one of my newest songs. It’s a solo write called “More Than My Religion”. Lyrics have always been challenging for me, but hopefully, this most recent draft captures the heart of the song. There is a difference between having a religion and a relationship with God. Any feedback is welcome.

More Than My Religion
Words and Music by Carlos Tabora
All Rights Reserved.

Verse 1
I never saw your face but I heard about your story
About a man who saved the world from all its sins
But I never knew what it meant for someone like me to be forgiven

CHORUS
I lived my life trying to fix the hurt inside of me
But never could give up the guilt and be free
I followed you in every way, but never gave my heart
It was not until I let you in, when I felt your power
Because you are more, than anything I’ve done
You are more than my religion

Verse 2
I think about my past and all the choices I made
When my life had crashed, I felt I walked alone
I couldn’t see what you did.
You carried me through the pain and hardship.

Bridge
(Yes, you are more)
(Yes, you are more)
(Yes, you are more)
(Yes, you are more)

(Yes, you are more)
(Yes, you are more)
(Yes, you are more)
(Yes, you are more)

(You are more) More than what I’d do or say
(You are more) To be worthy of your grace
(You are more) You’re the reason I have faith
(You are more) You’re everything in every way
(You are more) More than the mistakes I’ve made
(You are more) More than all the guilt and shame
(You are more) Your blood washed my sins away
(You are more) This is how it feels to be saved

Carlos

After some feedback from Josh Bronleewe from 7 Day Songwriter, I have re-written the song to make it more punchier in the chorus. Following is the new worktape version of the song.

More Than My Religion
Words and Music by Carlos Tabora
All Rights Reserved.

Verse 1
I never saw your face but I heard about your story
About a man who saved the world from all its sins
But I never knew what it meant for someone like me to be forgiven

CHORUS
I lived my life trying to fix the hurt inside of me
But never could give up the guilt and be free
I followed you in every way, but you’re more than what I’ve done
You are more than my religion

Verse 2
I think about my past and all the choices I made
When my life had crashed, I felt I walked alone
I couldn’t see what you did.
You carried me through the pain and hardship.

Bridge
(Yes, you are more)
(Yes, you are more)
(Yes, you are more)
(Yes, you are more)

(Yes, you are more)
(Yes, you are more)
(Yes, you are more)
(Yes, you are more)

(You are more) More than what I’d do or say
(You are more) To be worthy of your grace
(You are more) You’re the reason I have faith
(You are more) You’re everything in every way

(You are more) More than the mistakes I’ve made
(You are more) More than all the guilt and shame
(You are more) Your blood washed my sins away
(You are more) This is how it feels to be saved

Because you are more, than anything I’ve done
You are more than my religion

AWWJ

Carlos I never saw your face but I heard about your story
About a man who saved the world from all its sins
But I never knew what it meant for someone like me to be forgiven

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I haven’t seen your face, but your gift of faith

Commands my Spirit from the cross

My shepherd calls, I’m never lost

Carlos

I’m venturing into new territory. I used AI to create my first song demo and it sounds amazing. Listen to the first two verses here:

More Than My Religion
Words and Music by Carlos Tabora
All Rights Reserved.
AI Song Demo by Suno.com

Verse 1
I never saw your face but I heard about your story
About a man who saved the world from all its sins
But I never knew what it meant for someone like me to be forgiven

Verse 2
I think about my past and all the choices that I made.
When my life had crashed, I felt you walked away.
I couldn’t see what you did.
You carried me through the pain and hardship.

Carlos

AWWJ Thanks for the suggestions. I’m about 99% done with the song and will be looking to professionally demo it maybe once I can budget some funds for it.

Following is the latest version of the song:

[Verse 1]
I never saw your face
But I heard about your story
About a man who saved
The world from all its sins
But I never knew what it meant
For someone like me to be forgiven

[Chorus]
I lived my life trying to fix the hurt inside of me
But never could give up the guilt and just be free
I acted like a long-lost son
But you’re more than what I’ve done
You are more than my religion

[Verse 2]
I think about my past
And all the choices that I made
When my life had crashed
I worked hard to earn your grace
But it’s more than how I should be
’Cause your truth is all that I need

[Chorus]
I lived my life trying to fix the hurt inside of me
But never could give up the guilt and just be free
I followed you in every way
But you’re more than what I’ve done
You are more than my religion

[Guitar Solo]

[Bridge]
(You are more) More than what I do or say
(You are more) To be worthy of your grace
(You are more) You’re the reason I have faith
You’re everything in every way
(You are more) More than the mistakes I made
(You are more) More than all the guilt and shame
(You are more) Your blood washed my sins away
This is how it feels to be saved