Verse 1 (short, punchy) Red sun settin’ on a two‑lane road, And the Lord says, “Son, speak truth, be bold.” If I stay quiet while the wicked fall, Then their blood’s on me when He makes that call. Pre‑Chorus (quick lift) So I stand my ground, boots in the dust, Sayin’ what I say ’cause I know I must. Chorus (hook hits fast) I call out, “Turn back, turn back— You’re runnin’ hard down a dangerous track.” If you choose your chains, then chains you’ll keep, But your death won’t be laid on me. I’m a watchman standin’ where the night winds blow, Heart on fire, truth in my soul. If you won’t turn from your iniquity, You’ll die in sin—but the Lord delivers me. Verse 2 (tight, radio‑clean) Seen good men gamble with the edge of night, Thinkin’ they’re too strong for the truth and the light. Still mercy knocks like a friend at the door, Still grace rides in like it’s been here before. Pre‑Chorus (same lift, quick) So I raise my voice, steady and clear, Hopin’ someone lost might finally hear. Chorus (bigger, same hook) I call out, “Turn back, turn back— You’re runnin’ hard down a dangerous track.” If you choose your chains, then chains you’ll keep, But your death won’t be laid on me. I’m a watchman standin’ where the night winds blow, Heart on fire, truth in my soul. If you won’t turn from your iniquity, You’ll die in sin—but the Lord delivers me. Bridge (short, emotional punch) I ain’t your judge, I’m just a warnin’ sign, A small‑town voice on borrowed time. Final Chorus (radio‑soaring, repeat hook) I call out, “Turn back, turn back— You’re runnin’ hard down a dangerous track.” If you choose your chains, then chains you’ll keep, But your death won’t be laid on me. I’m a watchman standin’ in the cool night breeze, Moon hangin’ low through the cedar trees. If you won’t turn from your iniquity, You’ll die in sin—but the Lord delivers me. Outro (quick fade) Yeah… the Lord delivers me.