You know I had to laugh that the same old struggles
That plagued me then are plaguing me still
I know the road is long from ground to glory
But a boy can hope he's getting some place
But you see, I'm running from the very clothes I'm wearing
And dressed like this I'm fit for the chase
No, there is none righteous
Not one who understands
There is none who seek God
No not one, no not one
I am thankful that I'm incapable
Of doing any good on my own [ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/c/caedmons_call/thankful.html ]
'Cause we're all stillborn and dead in our transgressions
We're shackled up to the sin we hold so dear
So what part can I play in the work of redemption
I can't refuse, I cannot add a thing
'Cause I am just like Lazarus and I can hear Your voice
I think the song is saying that unless we seek god and put on new clothes of righteousness we will still be wearing the same old clothes and struggles of the past. Because without god we can do nothing good on our own that will last and enable us to run the race with great success!