Church of Paper Slips

[Verse — symphonic prog]
I built a church of paper slips
Of candy wraps and borrowed lips
Each little purchase, every touch
A prayer that I could be enough

[Pre-Chorus]
I light a candle, make a vow
Tomorrow I will figure out

[Chorus — grand harmonies]
Hallelujah, one more time
Little pleasures, holy lies
For one brief moment I belong
Inside a world where nothing's wrong
I wish the feeling wouldn't leave
The moment I begin to breathe
(Amen, amen)

[Bridge — half-time]
I want to worship something real
A peace I don't have to conceal

[Final Chorus — soaring]
Hallelujah, here I stand
With empty pockets, open hands
The stained glass falls, the light comes through
I'm still not sure what I should do

[Outro]
I gather pieces from the floor
And wonder what I'm praying for