[Verse 1]
I've been the judge, I've been the one assuming that I know what's best
Forgive me, Father, forgive me
I've sought my own justice, said in my heart, I'll do it my way instead
Forgive me, Father, forgive me

[Chorus]
Back to the mercy seat, Lord, I am running, I'm running
Back to simplicity, You are enough for me

[Verse 2]
I've trusted the gift more than the Giver, tried to sustain all I can
I'm sorry, Father, I'm sorry
For all of the times, I held on too long to things that belong in Your hands
I'm sorry, Father, I'm sorry, yes

[Chorus]
Back to the mercy seat, Lord, I am running, I'm running
Back to simplicity, You are enough for me
Back to the mercy seat, Lord, I am running, I'm running
Back to simplicity, You are enough for me

[Bridge]
I fall on my knees again and I repent, I'm willing to be purified
Here I seek Your face again and I repent, Lord, I put You first in my life
I fall on my knees again and I repent, I'm willing to be purified
Here I seek Your face again and I repent, Lord, I put You first in my life
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Put You first, put You first, oh-oh
[Interlude]
I'm running, I'm running, I'm running, I'm running
I'm running, I'm running, I'm running, I'm running
I'm running, I'm running, I'm running, I'm running
I'm running, I'm running, I'm running

[Chorus]
Back to the mercy seat, Lord, I am running, I'm running
Back to simplicity, You are enough for me
Back to the mercy seat, Lord, I am running, I'm running
Back to simplicity, You are enough for me