Yeah 
Alright, oh yeah 
Hmm 

There is a war inside 
Between my spirit and mind 
I sit here wondering "why oh why" 
I find myself confused 
Emotions on the loose 
I know what's right 
But it's often the wrong I choose 

Shoulda done it your way, but just like a child 
I'm losing my direction, I need you to guide me 
Turn me into someone that's faithful and true 
Give me the strength to live my life for you. 

(Chorus) 
Tell me why I do what I don't wanna do 
And I don't do what I wanna do 
Tell me why I do what I don't wanna do. 

Ooh, ooh, ooh, yeah 

I live a double life 
Sometimes I compromise 
I feel ashamed of the way my heart looks inside 
And though I long to obey 
Sometimes I drift away 
And take for granted your never-ending grace 

Help me to remember your love for me 
Take me to the river, wash me in your mercy 
You're the father of forgiveness time after time 
But still there's something messing with my mind 

(Chorus) 

Do what I don't wanna do 
Tell me why I do what I don't wanna do.