Description
From Chapter 25, “Maybe,” of It’s Impossible by J H McIntosh — Act I: Love Awakens.
When Aaron sings "So I light my prayers like lanterns, throw ’em in your night," he remind us of the strength found in honest presence and respect for others’ freedom. It embraces the quiet courage of standing firm in one’s truth while honoring the light and choices of those we care for. With a warm, steady pulse, it encourages listening with an open heart to the deep, unspoken prayers we carry for connection without possession. This song offers a moment of calm hope and sincere understanding in a world that often feels uncertain.
Lyrics
What is? What ain't?
What is, is… what ain’t, ain’t.
I ain't your father, ain't your lover,
Ain't no halo ‘round my head.
Got a heartbeat, got a hunger,
Got the fire ain’t been fed.
I see you walking through the night,
Like the world don’t bite, but it does.
I’m a man, still a man,
Ain't no saint, never was.
I am… I am!
I don’t own your body, I don’t own your days.
I won’t chain your being, just to ease my pains.
I am a man with a prayer in my hand,
I am desire, I am restrained.
I am the line I will not cross, I am the ghost…
I won’t pull you close just to prove I can.
I won’t love you broken I am… I am.
There’s wolves dressed up like laughter,
There’s danger wearing charms.
The world gets careless with the rare ones,
Leaves ‘em bruised in its arms,
I don’t fear you loving someone,
That ain’t what shakes my sleep.
I fear the dark not knowing,
What it’s about to keep.
So I light my prayers like lanterns,
Throw ‘em in your night.
Trusting heaven sees you,
When you’re out of my sight.
I am a man with a prayer in my hand,
No leash, no fear, no claim, no brand.
If you never choose me,
I’ll still stand where I stand.
I am… I am!
Please God, not her, not this one
She’s too bright, she’s too rare
I want you, but I won’t steal you
That’s the truth, I swear
I am not the one who cages,
I am not the one who claims.
I am not your shelter, but I call your name,
I am wanting, I am still,
I am holding to your will.
I am a man with a prayer in my hand,
Joined or not, come what may.
If the night ever breaks you,
And the cold won’t stay away.
There’s a love walking toward you,
That don’t ask, don’t demand.
Still loving… still watching…
I am… still waiting,
My love is always with your reach.
