at times it's all too much and
all too difficult and we wonder
just where is grace and where
is strength. it is then that we
realize just how far we've been...
tired of seven hours a day
and weekends that go too fast
i set my sights for boardwalk streets
and a sunset that will last
i grabbed my coat and told my friends
that i was going away
just a few long milew
and a few good smiles
and i'll have my love today
oh, lie, lie, lie
why do i look so hard?
ooh, lie, lie, lie
must i be so far?
intent on a life that is what i dream
i set out to be free
turned my cheek on my beliefs
with whatever in front of me
sick of words like 'trust' and 'hope'
and 'hey man, you got to be good'
but if i want i'll sit and stare all day
at the clouds like i wished i could
ooh, lie, lie, lie
why do i look so hard?
ooh, lie, lie, lie
must i be so far?
and for just tonite
a place to rest my head
my eyes were heavy
but i found no peace in this bed
with the silence around
i felt so alone again
well, i closed my eyes with lifted hands
and i fell to my knees instead
tired of tears and a broken heard
and love that fades too fast
i set my sight for golden streets
and a joy that will ever last
ooh, lie, lie, lie
why do i look so hard?
ooh, lie, lie, lie
must i be so far?
ooh, lie, lie, lie
Lord, why do i look so hard?
ooh, lie, lie, lie
Lord, You've never ever been far
You've never ever been far
we can get so wrapped up in
things of the day and things that
we think will make everything okay,
but the sweetness subsides and we're
left with a bitter taste in our mouth...
as sweet as it was
or as sweet as it seemed
like the most magnificent wonder
that was just a dream
and it shook me all up
and it stirred me around
but it left me cold and wanting
cause it had no ground
oh, none to be found
and i know why
(know why i sell myself short)
and i know why
(know why i sell my Savior small)
but it won't make me cry
make me cry tonite
the beauty was such
and immeasurably so
my eyes were alive and bright
to the blinking glow
and as i embraced
to love it more
i shivered and fell like a leaf
to the forest floor
where i was before
and i know why
(know why i sell myself short)
and i know why
(know why i sell my Savior small)
but it won't make me cry
but it won't make me cry
(why do we stand there?)
in constant fear
almost near
as if my only thought
and my only breat
i gave and i gave and i gave
till i'd nothing left
except consequence
and i know why
(know why i sell myself short)
and i know why
(know why i sell my Savior small)
have i run to Christ?
have i?
have i run to Christ?
have i?
(why do we stand there?)
in constant fear
almost near
(why do we stand there?)
without a care
though so aware
(why do we stand there?)
in constant fear
almost near
(why do we stand there?)
without a care
though so aware
(why do we stand there?)
in constant fear
almost near
(why do we stand there?)
without a care
though so aware
(why do we stand there?)
in constant fear
almost near
(why do we stand there?)
without a care
though so aware
so many emotions that govern
our lives, but the worst and
most tragic of these is that of
indifference - towards each
other, our families, and towards
Christ...
and fear
how it often seems to be all you hear
like a siren that just fills up your ears
will you let it show you what you hold
oh, so close
and confused
i think i keep the devil amused
when i believe that his lies are true
but beyond the haze i know
which glory remains
my need i seek
in this hope i own
Majesty, i see
indifference is cold
and hate
it seems to run this world just great
will they turn on time or roll in too late?
there's no turning round
on our knowledge now
and pain
does it fall upon your life like rain?
it will not kill or make you insane
just don't bow your neck
to the cutter's blade
my need i seek
in this hope i own
Majest, i see
indifference is cold
and fear
is it ever, ever all you can hear?
like a siren that just filles up your ears
would you let it go and throw your arms
to Christ, so close
my need i seek
in this hope i own
Majesty, i see
indifference is cold
my need i seek
in this hope i own
Majesty, i see
indifference is cold
sometimes our simple honesty is the
most loving word and witness that we
could ever give to another person...
so now hold your breath
and set the stage
prepare yourself for the cynic's rage
is it a question still of who is man?
or how they feel and what i am
but digging deep i found a way
what more do i need to say?
gone thru life and death
and what remains
if any blemish hang your head in shame
like a fever that just keeps you down
would you simply let it stay around?
'digging deep' i guess i'll say
is more pridefulness of that day
in truth i know that it is clear
i was distant, God is near
in the goodness and strife
found and empty wanting life
though so long made no sound
with tears i bowed myself down
won't you greet this man
and hear his words
maybe an open ear would make him stir
could a closed heart have saved all
man?
'digging deep' i guess i'll say
is more pridefulness of that day
in truth i know that it is clear
i was distant, God is near
so now hold your breath and set the stage
prepare yourself for the cynic's rage
is it a question still of who is man?
or how they feel and what i am
is it more loving to spare my flag,
to raise my voice in protest, and to
save this earth, or to lay down my
life as a servant and in prayer...
for the love of this country, hey
one man pinned up and traded away
for the love of this country, hey
He is...
for the love of this country, man
how He laid down to love His land
for the love of this country, man
He is all
but what can i say?
(oh)
run and hide?
(no)
how can i be?
(low)
do you see this place?
(gone away, gone away, gone away)
do you see this race?
(gone away, gone away, gone)
for the love of this country, no
how men rise up to steal the show
for the love of this country, no
we are...
for the love of this country, see
how we shake our fist angrily
for the love of country, see
we are so
but what can i say?
(oh)
run and hide?
(no)
how can i be?
(low)
do you see this place?
(gone away, gone away, gone away)
do you see this race?
(gone away, gone away, gone)
but what can i say?
(oh)
run and hide?
(no)
how can i be?
(low)
do you see this place?
(gone away, gone away, gone away)
do you see this race?
(gone away, gone away, gone)
for the love of this country, hey
would i live so to fade away?
for the love of this country, hey
would i fall?
Jerry had some beers and started to sing
He knows what he means, he don't mean a thing
He waited for the wisdom years would bring
To him
On the refrigerator door
Are the words he had written moments before
It says 'I hope I never have to go, to war'
Speak soft
Baby, don't you talk to me
He goes to the dance and falls in love
Years later it's still her he's thinking of
She never spoke once or even looked up
Enough
Locked up inside again
Sunday night never ends
Houdini closed himself inside of a box
He didn't have a trick to spring the lock
Off the stage people watched
The clock
Prison could be a nice place to live
The bars on the window like bars on a crib
Freedom is the least desired gift
To give
Jerry had some beers and started to weep
It's time to turn away, it's his time to sleep
Don't trouble yourself with seeking peace
Go cheap
*Special Thanks to Caroline Sutton for sending the lyrics.
