[Verse 1]

There was a bad boy in the school yard

That waited on you every day

Seemed like every time you turned around

Well, he was standin' in your way

Well, he broke your glasses, the girls all laughed

As he pushed you to the floor

Until then you stood up one day knowin'

You couldn't stand it anymore

[Pre-Chorus]

And your gentle hand was finally clenched in rage

And you were face to face

[Chorus]

Face to face, with the devil that you've been dreadin'

Eye to eye finally has arrived

But bad as it was, well, now brother wasn't it better

Dealin' with him face to face

[Verse 2]

Your date showed up with flowers

And you thought your prayers had come

But with every passing hour

You watched it come undone

Then the night exploded and you begged him no

But he forever changed your life

And now he waits a judge and jury

Thinkin' you'll break down inside

[Pre-Chorus]

And with a finger, you can put his fists away

And you're face to face

[Chorus]

Face to face, with the devil that you've been dreadin'

Eye to eye finally has arrived

But bad as it was, well, now sister wasn't it better

Dealin' with him face to face

[Bridge]

'Cause it'll never go away

Until the fear that you are runnin' from is finally embraced

[Verse 3]

Drivin' by the graveyard

On a wicked winter's eve

And you're wonderin' why a man of faith

Is whistlin' nervously

Then you stop the car and you hold your heart

'Cause you finally realize

Hell, the devil ain't in the darkness

He's a-rattlin' 'round inside

[Pre-Chorus]

And with folded hands, you truly start to pray

'Cause you're face to face

[Chorus]

Face to face, with the devil that you'd been dreadin'

Eye to eye finally has arrived

But bad as it was, well, now brother wasn't it better

Dealin' with him face to face

[Outro]

'Cause it'll never go away

Until the fear that you are runnin' from is finally embraced

Face to face

Face to face