Shai Linne - High Priest lyrics

There's commotion in my brain
Strange is the notion
Words cannot explain my range of emotion
I'm speechless
My flaws exposed and my weakness
Each breath draws me closer to a deep test
It's month number seven, it's been ten days
I've been awake all night
Reflecting on my ways
A threat to my peace in
This greatest of moments
Because I'm the High Priest and
It's the Day of Atonement
The LORD is so holy and perfect, I'm nervous
I'm floored that He chose me
To worship through service
Don't ask me why the God who crafted the sky
Drafted this weak guy from the clan of Levi
Preceding generation taught me to
Read the regulations
Deep meditation on decreed revelation


Extreme trepidation breeds hesitation
Yet I must lead and be the representation
My occupation- to intercede for the nation
But indeed my own sins need expiation
The wrath of Jehovah's grim
Sin is no joke to Him
The hope is slim for unholy
Men coming close to Him
He's spoken in His Word the proper
Way of approach to Him
Nadab and Abihu got it wrong
And He roasted them
These things I weigh as I sigh
This could either be the greatest day of my
Life or the day that I die!

So you say that you wanna know the LORD?
Do you really wanna stand before the LORD?
Do you know what it takes to meet the LORD?
God is an all-consuming fire

So you say that you wanna know the LORD
Do you really wanna stand before the LORD?
Do you know what it takes to meet the LORD?
Be careful what you desire

For now, no time to focus on my sinning
I bathe in the laver though it seems extreme
I put on the holy coat made of white linen
Craving His favor- I'm ceremonially clean
I check to inspect- no tangible faltering
Next I must collect the
Animals for the offering
A spotless ram and a bull- the components
God gives to make atonement for my own sins
This part of the ritual
Makes me real cautious
Because the very sight of blood
Makes me feel nauseous
Still I proceed by snatching him close
Slashing his throat
When his blood splashed on my coat
Reacting, I choke- gasping that's
When I'm grasping
God's reaction that sin provokes
I take a moment to reflect on
The blood spilled in this
Staring at the goat to be
Sent into the wilderness
I'll confess Israel's sins with my
Hands on his head
Symbolizing guilt transferred instead
To a substitute the living
God provided and stamped
Guilty of our sin, driven outside the camp
This beautiful picture of hope
And grace motivates
And I don't want my fear to make
This dope occasion go to waste
Change my outer garments
Slow my pace- yo I brace
Myself to stand before Jehovah's face
In the Holy Place

So you say that you wanna know the LORD?
Do you really wanna stand before the LORD?
Do you know what it takes to meet the LORD?
God is an all-consuming fire

So you say that you wanna know the LORD
Do you really wanna stand before the LORD?
Do you know what it takes to meet the LORD?
Be careful what you desire

The time has come
The great moment has arrived
About to enter in- what a lonely enterprise
Look at the other priests
They speak only with their eyes
Rope tied around my ankle just
In case I don't survive
I enter through the first curtain
To a dark room
I'm standing in the Holy Place
My thoughts consumed i'm caught off guard
I'm unraveling at this stage
My heartbeat so hard it's rattling my ribcage
Feeling like I'm disintegrating and
I can't stand
Comforted by the light emanating
From the lampstand
This helps my vision- I can see the showbread
I think of God's provision
That helps me go ahead
I need courage to worship! Man
This is intense i take burning coals off the
Altar for the incense
The sweet aroma fills the room
The smoke protects my eyes- one sight
Of Jehovah seals my doom
It's no mere coincidence
I'm here surrendering
With fear and trembling I'm nearly entering
I feel like running scared
Hoping I'm not unprepared
Stunned with fear- no one comes in
Here but once a year
Nevertheless I'm at the point of no return
Besides, I don't want my
Anointing to be spurned
After counting to three, next time I inhale
I'm in the Holy of Holies beyond the veil!
The first thing I realize is
I'm thrilled that I've
Entered into God's presence and
Yet I'm still alive
I'm awestruck by the weight
Of His terrible beauty
It's almost unbearable but I
Must fulfill my duty approach the ark
The first part of my work's complete
When I sprinkle blood seven times
On the mercy seat
Quickly I exit, impressed with the Hesed
That rescues the wretched and
Left us accepted!