Beat the System (1984)
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1. Beat the System
2. Computer Brains
3. Clean
4. It Is Finished
5. Voice in the Wind
6. God Gave Rock and Roll to You
7. Witch Hunt
8. Hollow Eyes
9. Speak to the Sky
10. Adonai

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Beat the System 
Words and music by Bob Hartman 
Based on Romans 8:37, Mark 10:31, Matthew 10:39

Caught in the undertow being swept downstream 
Going against the flow seems like such a dream 
Trying to hold your ground when you start to slide 
Pressure to compromise comes from every side 
Wise up, rise up 

(Chorus) 
You can be more than a conqueror, you will never face defeat 
You can dare to win by losing all, you can face the heat - dare to 
Beat the System 

On the assembly line trying to break the mold 
Time to throw the wrench that will stop it cold 
Going against the odds being the underdog 
Dare to wield the sword that will slice the fog 

You can go for it all 
You can go for broke 
You can turn the tide around 
You can aim for the top 
And take the lion's share 
If you dare to hold your ground





Computer Brains 
Words and music by Bob Hartman 
Based on Proverbs 23:7, 1 Peter 1:13, Philippians 4:8, 2 Corinthians 10:5

Everything that you do and see, one more event in your memory 
Every bit takes another bite without control over wrong or right 
You must screen every entry made, the consequences must be weighed 
The only way to security is every thought in captivity 

(Chorus) 
Computer brains, put garbage in 
Computer brains, get garbage out 
Computer brains, programming you 
Computer brains, what can you do? 
Break out 

Are you a user or being used, has your memory been abused? 
Take random samples from your mind and analyze what you may find 

You can clear all your memory and be transformed when you find the key 
Think on the things that will bring you peace, confusing data soon will cease 





Clean 
Words and music by Bob Hartman 
Based on 1 John 1:9, John 15:3

You may see me stumble, you may see might fall 
You may see me cornered with my back against the wall 
Maybe incognito, maybe out to lunch 
Maybe caught red-handed or maybe just a hunch 

(Chorus) 
I'm clean, clean, clean before my Lord 
I'm clean, clean, clean before my Lord 
Like a spotless lamb, I'm blameless in His sight 
With no trace of wrong left to right 
I'm clean, clean, clean 

Kneeling in the closet begging daily bread 
There may be a skeleton hanging overhead 
Where are my accusers, nowhere to be found 
They all dropped their stones when the Master came around 

I've missed the mark I can't deny it 
I don't condone or justify it 
But I've donen othing that His blood can't wash away 
When I take it to the cross and start to pray 





It Is Finished 
Words and music by Bob Hartman 
Based on John 19:1-30

In the heat of the early morning 
On a hill they call the Skull 
The roaring of the angry mob had settled to a lull 
All eyes were cast upon the man whose hands and feet were bound 
They saw him cry in anguish when they heard the hammer pound 

They watched the bloody woven thorns with which His head was crowned 
They watched the bloody cross of wood be dropped into the ground 
The soldiers gambled for His clothes, they watched them win and lose 
They saw the sign above His head that said "King of the Jews" 

(Chorus) 
(It is finished) And the sky grew black as the night 
(It is finished) And the people scattered in fright 
The work had been done, redemption had been won 
The war was over without a fight 
It is finished 

They searched His face for anger, for vengeance in His stare 
Instead of eyes that burned with hate a look of love was there 
He prayed for their forgiveness and bowed His battered head 
And noone knew the meaning of the final words He said 

The provision has been made 
The foundation has been laid 
He paid the ransom due and tore the temple veil in two 
And opened up the way for me and you 
It is finished 





Voice in the Wind 
Words and music by Bob Hartman 
Based on John 3:8

Wind may come, wind may go 
Where it blows noone knows 
Chill the bone, fan the fire 
Lead the soul to hearts desire 

(Chorus) 
There's a voice in the wind that calls your name 
If you listen you'll never be the same 
There's a voice in the wind that points the way 
Gently beckons to follow and obey 

Spirit comes, spirit goes 
Whence it comes noone knows 
Giving life, making new 
Filling hearts, calling you 





God Gave Rock and Roll to You 
Words and music by Russ Ballard

(Chorus) 
God gave rock and roll to you, gave rock and roll to you 
Put it in the soul of everyone. 
God gave rock and roll to you, gave rock and roll to you 
Put it in the soul of everyone. 

You can learn to dance 
Or you can be a square 
You can let the music take you anywhere 
But where will you be when the music's gone? 

You can learn to sing 
You can play guitar 
You can learn to rock 
You can be a star 
But where will you be when the music's gone? 

If you love the sound 
Then don't forget the source 
You can turn around, 
You can change your course, 
'Cause it's never too late to change your mind. 

You can love the rock 
And let Him free you soul 
Or you can let the old man take his toll 
It's never too late to change your mind. 

The lyrics sung on the album differ from the printed version. I went with what was actually recorded on the album. 





Witch Hunt 
Words and music by Bob Hartman 
Based on 1 Timothy 4:7, Titus 3:9

Everybody look there's a new bandwagon in town 
Hop on board and let the wind carry you around 
Seems like there's not enough to keep us busy till the Lord comes back 
Don Quixote's gotta have another windmill to attack 

(Chorus) 
Another witch hunt looking for evil wherever we can find it 
Off on a tangent, hope the Lord won't mind it 
Another witch hunt, takin' a break from all our gospel labor 
On a crusade but we forgot our saber 

There's a new way to spend all our energies 
We're up in arms instead of down on our knees 
Walkin' over dollars trying to find another dime 
Never mind the souls 'cause we really haven't got the time 

So send out the dogs and tally ho 
Before we sleep tonight we've got miles to go 
No one is safe, no stone's left unturned 
And we won't stop until somebody gets burned 
Bro Bro Bro Bro Bro Bro Brothers 





Hollow Eyes 
Words and music by Bob Hartman 
Based on Matthew 25:35-48

Another day in Nigeria the children beg for bread, 
The crops failed, the well ran dry 
When they lost the watershed 

A baby dies, its mother cries, the children gather 'round 
They're wondering what the day will bring 
Will they be the next one found? 

(Chorus) 
Do you dare to gaze into their hollow eyes, hollow eyes? 
Are they staring holes in you with their hollow eyes, 
Hollow eyes, hollow eyes? 

In the crowded sheds the children lay their heads 
To escape the Haitian heat 
The hunger pains drive them to the street 
Wond'ring if today they'll eat 
Some find food in the refuse heap, others find disease 
Some find it harder just to live when they can die with ease. 

The least of these is hungry. 
The least of these is sick. 
The least of these needs clothing. 
The least of these needs drink. 
The least of these knows sorrow. 
The least of these knows grief. 
The least of these has suffered pain, and Jesus is His name. 

(2nd Chorus) 
Do you dare to gaze into His hollow eyes, hollow eyes? 
Is He staring back at you with His hollow eyes, 
Hollow eyes, hollow eyes? 

Again, the lyrics to this song are different than what is printed inside the cover, especially in the chorus. I wrote what is actually sung on the album. 





Speak to the Sky 
Words and music by Bob Hartman 
Based on Matthew 7:7-8, Psalms 86:7

In a corner with no windows - no apparent way to go 
No escape hatch, must be some catch 
Must be something you don't know 

Look down, look around, all your hopes are sinking deep into the ground 
Look up through the night, SOS is gonna make it to the light when you 

(Chorus) 
Speak the sky and wait for the answer 
Someone will be there to take your call 
Though you may be at the brink of disaster 
Speak to the sky and you never will fall 

When temptaion will surround you 
Enemy is closing fast 
Fight insistence with resistance 
You can know that it won't last 

Look out, look around, cryin' out but noone seems to hear a sound 
Look into your heart, help is on the way before you even start to 





Adonai 
Words and music by Bob Hartman 
Based on Genesis 15:2, Matthew 5:6, Hebrews 12:29, Psalms 40:2

This thirsting within my soul 
Won't cease til I've been made whole 
To know you, to walk with you 
To please you in all I do 
You uphold the righteous and your faithfulness shall endure 

(Chorus) 
Adonai, Master of the earth and sky 
You alone are worthy, Adonai 
Adonai, let creation testify 
Let your majesty be magnified in me 
Adonai, you are an endless mystery 

Unchanging consuming fire 
Lift me up from mud and mire 
Set my feet upon your rock, let me dwell in your righteousness 

When the storms surround me, speak the word and they will be still 
And this thirst and hunger is a longing only you can fill 
