Still I Choose the Cross | Christian Metalcore Anthem About Surrender #christianmusic

“Still I Choose the Cross” is a Christian alt-metal / metalcore anthem about daily surrender, dying to the old self, and choosing Jesus again and again. Inspired by Luke 9:23, Galatians 2:20, and Romans 6, this song is for anyone who knows what it feels like to battle the flesh, carry regret, and still run back to the mercy of God. With crushing guitars, emotional clean vocals, gritty verses, and a heavy redemptive breakdown, this song is a reminder that the cross is not just where we were forgiven — it is where the old life dies and new life begins. When my flesh cries out, when the old man talks, still I choose the cross. If this song encouraged your faith, please like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs hope today. #ChristianMetal #ChristianMetalcore #StillIChooseTheCross #ChristianRock #AltMetal #DailySurrender #Galatians220 #Luke923 #Romans6 #FaithBasedMusic #MetalcoreWorship #ChristianMusic I wake up with a war inside Old desires trying to survive I hear the grave call out my name Like I was born to wear these chains But I have seen the empty tomb I have felt Your mercy move So I won’t make a home in shame I will rise and speak Your name [transition] I know the weight of what I hide The quiet death of feeding pride I know the voice that sounds like me But only wants captivity I’ve kissed the chains I should have killed I’ve called rebellion “just my will” But every road I chose alone Led me farther from Your throne Still I choose the cross Still I count the cost Bury what I used to be Raise the life Your blood has bought Still I choose the nails Still I leave the veil I will die to what destroys And live in resurrection joy When my flesh cries out When the old man talks Still I choose Still I choose the cross God, I’m tired of halfway prayers Tired of acting like I don’t care Tired of wounds I won’t confess Tired of calling sin “my mess” Take the throne inside my chest Put every idol into death I don’t want the old life back I want freedom, I want You at last Not my will Not my way Not my throne Not today Take my heart Take my hands Take this dust Make it stand Crucify the lie Crucify the pride Crucify the dark I kept alive Raise me up Wash me clean I am Yours I am redeemed Kill the chains Break the grave Burn the sin I tried to save By the blood By the scars I am not Who I was I fall down But I won’t stay Your mercy calls Me out by name The cross before The world behind I lose my life And I find mine Still I choose the cross Still I count the cost Bury what I used to be Raise the life Your blood has bought Still I choose the nails Still I leave the veil I will die to what destroys And live in resurrection joy When my flesh cries out When the old man talks Still I choose Still I choose the cross [Outro] Not my chains Not my shame Only Christ Only grace Still I choose Still I choose the cross