Story Behind The Song
I was having a difficult time forgiving someone who was not aware of me being hurt. I reflected on my own behavior and found the lyrics to this song. I realize that if I can just start to work on myself, my selfish nature and impatience; then I can fo
Song Description
A song of quiet contemplation of how our actions can move us closer to or further away from God
| Song Length |
4:54 |
Genre |
Pop - Religious |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Still, Serene |
Subject |
Encouragement, Regret |
| Similar Artists |
Sarah Mclachlan, Tori Amos |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Verse-1:
Smiles can be inexpensive to give,
it's easy to pose with a saint.
Words are like pennies and songs are like jars
It's harder to love than complain,
so much harder to love than complain;
Refrain:
Ordinary holiness, find me right where I am.
Driving, working, speaking, breathing
find me again.
Verse-2:
Maybe I'll never rescue the babe from the fire
or tackle the thief at the bank
O if I could but silence my tongue and desire
to boast at another's expense, to boast at another's expense
Refrain:
Bridge:
Dying a little, and living a little
learning to love like you
everyday closer to you
every step closer to you
just a day closer to you
Refrain
Ordinary holiness, find me right where I am
driving, working, speaking, dreaming
(repeat)