Because words and music by bob padgett February 2006 (music) & December 10, 2006 (lyrics and additional music)—Stony Brook, NY ©2005-2007 clamchop creative studio when you need a reason Because I am a new creation Because my past is in the past Because I’m more than just a conqueror Because I’m stronger than all that Because it’s You who now define me Because I know who I can be Because You’ve given me a new name Because I’m going to be that man Because Because the Truth has brought me freedom Because my treasure’s somewhere else Because I want a life that’s fruitful Because I live for something more/else Because my life can make a difference Because there’s power in my hands Because these little ones depend on me Because You say that I’m the one Because Because I’ve been enslaved by goodness Because it’s Christ in me who lives Because You always make a way out Because Your love outmuscles death Because You plucked me from the darkness Because You’re proud to call me son Because You say that You’ll remain in me And Father I’ll remain in You Because close