"Perspective" By Nic Searcy


Why is it like this?
Why does this place hurt so much?
These people, this world
Living here is torturous
Everything crumbles
Why did you make us this way?
This evil, this rage
Wasn't there a better way?
Oh God, do you hear me when I pray?
And you answer me...

Chorus:
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Child, my child
Why do you still question me?
Don't you see how blessed you are
To be here at all?
I gave you your life
Why do you now shout at me?
Don't you see how much you're loved?
Isn't that enough?
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Why is it like this?
Why do people hate me now?
Deception, cold fear
Killing all that I hold dear
I can't stand it here
Every step I take is blocked
By darkness of night
When will freedom be unlocked?
Oh God, can you hear me when I knock?
And you answer me...

Chorus:
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Child, my child
I see that you don't trust me
Can't you see I'm in control?
Love your very soul?
Life is hard at times
Hard so I could show my love
Because through it you may know
Secrets I will show
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Why is it this way?
I still cannot understand
This evil, You're good
Can't you crush it in your hand?
If you're really there
Why do you let hate persist?
Show that you love me
Show me that you do exist!
Oh God, I can't see you through this mist
And you answer me...

Chorus:
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Child, my child
You can see it everywhere
My love is all around you
You've been blinded though
Notice for yourself
See the flowers and the trees?
Even the breath that you breathe?
They're the love you seek

Child, my child
Open up your eyes and see
Everything you want from me
I want you to be
You are my child
Go now and destroy the lies
Live your life so hate may see
The goodness in me
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