Name: Graffiti on a Diamond
Duration: P00H03M40S
Description: This is a love song. True love. Emphatic, empathetic, ever-enduring, hate-crushing love. Love that faces the worst and leans in further. Love that heals the world.

Graffiti on a Diamond

by Chris Akers

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This is a love song. True love. Emphatic, empathetic, ever-enduring, hate-crushing love. Love that faces the worst and leans in further. Love that heals the world.

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I was eight years old when they cut me down with their words like violence
For the way I looked, for the way I talked, for the way my mind went
I can see their faces, and I hear their hate, and I still have bruises
And I'm just like you: I can take your truth when the world abuses

Write your graffiti on me
Won't you show me your heart when it's weeping?
Tattoo whatever you need
Won't you show me the art you've been keeping?
Every color and shape that you're seeing (Every color and shade that you're dreaming)

Get it off your chest, even if it cuts, in the end there's beauty
From mosaic mess comes a masterpiece, if you say it truly

I see a diamond and it can't be burned
I see a diamond in your endless worth

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released May 28, 2021
Recorded and Produced by Chris Akers at Christ Community Church in Ames, Iowa
Additional Vocals by Lauren Akers
Vocals Recorded at Alexander Recording Kompany in Ames, IA
Mixing: Ben Whincop
Mastering: Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound
Artwork by Steffrie Akers

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Jesus. Songs. Film Scores. Music. Worship. Home recording.

Contact: ctakers@live.com

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