1. APATHY

Sorrow's not a feeling... it's become a way of life.
I sometimes wonder, are we just victims
Of a world that's come undone ?
I've heard the stories, met the players... at least a million times.
Come on brothers, come on sisters,
You see it every day !

Mama never heard your cries for help.
Everybody needs somebody to tell.
Daddy gave you nightmares you never woke from.
Hiding under covers, you could never run... never run !

Apathy ! You've got your problems.
Apathy ! I've got mine too.
Apathy ! Let's blame the world's demise... on God's design.
Apathy !

Can you hear it ? It's a cry so often misunderstood.
The streets are living, I hear them calling,
They're made of flesh and blood.
Names forgotten, eyes so hollow, like orphans on the run.
It's a cry you can't hide from.
It stares you in the face !

Apathy ! The Lord's made the problem so plain to see.
This world is dying from... Apathy !


2. DADDY'S LITTLE GIRL

Trishy, little dishy's got a red dress on,
Stiletto heels and lips so wet you would die.
All the boys in the street at night
Hopin' little Trishy'll be their dishy tonight.
I wonder who she's seeing tonight,
A dozen Romeo's standing in line.
Party's over when the sun begins to shine.

She trades her tricks for traveler's cheques.
She won't find love while the meter ticks.
Says, "Talk is cheap, gotta pay to play."
What ever happened to turn a girl that way ?

Trishy, little dishy's got a big black eye.
Backhanded payment, she wants to die.
All the boys in the street at night,
Can't they see that Trishy's just a child ?

Mama says "Trishy's out of control."
"I know she's long gone & lost her soul."
Daddy says... "She's got to go !"

But then again, he taught her all she knows !

Trishy says she's happy to please.
Life's not so easy.
Oh poor Trishy !

But then again, he taught her all she knows !


3. DYING TO LIVE

I'm gonna keep my distance.
I won't stand in your way.
I'll turn my back, oh wow, but I won't walk away.
I know you don't believe it, but there'll be a new day.
I'm not here to pass judgement or force you to stay.

Your eyes can't hide what you feel inside.
Some feelings just never die.
You try so hard just to numb the pain,
Not knowing whether you're... dead or alive !

Dying to live, there's no easy road home,
Looking for shelter for your battered soul.
Dying to live, it's a race you'll lose,
Running from fears, a hopeless road to choose !

Don't let this cold world tell you,
Tell you where you went wrong.
Searching your soul for answers to find where you belong.
You say love's an empty word, you can't read between the lies.
But your life is more precious than you'll ever realize.

Dying to live. Oh Oh.


4. THE PAIN INSIDE

Alone in the dark, images dance in my head.
My soul cries to Heaven, haunted by the things I've said.
Lonely days and sleepless nights,
I feel the aching in my heart.
My mind condemns me, keeps tearing us apart !

Can You heal the pain I feel inside ?
I'm a man searching for peace of mind.
When I see the sun rise in the sky,
I realize, 'til the end of time,
Your love will never die.

I've lost my words, forgotten how to pray.
My heart surrenders, a man who's lost his way.
Your spirit rushes in to flood my thirsty soul.
You sing to me the sweetest song I've ever known !

Rushing waters pound the ramparts of my heart,
Shaking my foundation, tearing me apart !
Will I fight to the death, thinking I might win ?
Or, will I lay down my shield and let You in ?

Why do I hurt You then hide from Your face ?
How can You love me in the midst of my disgrace ?
I've spent my life searching for love that is true.
But I never needed love like I need You !


5. HOME COMIN'

I never thought twice about walking these streets alone.
I never thought I'd ever call them home. Oh no.
But if I knew then that life could turn so wrong,
I wouldn't be wasting my time writing you this song.

Better look out Babe, can't take no more.
I'm comin' home, I'm gonna knock down your door.
Remember that thing called love,
Well it's worth fighting for.
Get ready, once more, I'm comin' home.

I never meant to hurt you Babe, I'm not that kind of guy.
If you could see my heart, you'd know, this time, it ain't no lie.
I'm tired of fighting, besides I'm always wrong.
Just let me in the door and I'll sing you this song !

The snow is fallin', it's startin' to pile up high.
My feet are freezin', I think I'm gonna die !
Please give me a break girl, I won't do you no wrong.
'Cause I'm headin' home to sing you this song !


6. BRAND NEW MAN

Strollin' down the street, sunshine in my face.
Vuarnet's on my eyes to keep my smile in place.
People stoppin' & starin'. What's come over you ?
Brothers and sisters, hold on right where you stand.
There's been a big change, you'd better understand !

Dream on, sisters.
There's a song in your heart, the music's about to start.
Press on, brothers.
There's one road home !

Please Sirs & Madams, this you must understand.
Fell prey to disaster before I learned how to stand.
Cocaine for breakfast, J.D. before bed.
Found a new home. Put my life up for sale.
Livin' in Heaven sure beats room & board in hell !

Dream on, sisters.
There's a light in your eyes, you're closer than you realize.
Press on, brothers.
Take the hand of the Man who'll take you to the Promised Land.

Life ended before it started.
Mom gave me away to the gypsies.
Dad sold me into slavery.
Life was rough when Jesus called my bluff !
Now I am a brand new man !

Dream on, sisters.

Press on, brothers.


7. TENDER HEART

Easy now Princess, I know it hurts bad.
(But life's not over yet.)
There'll be tears and laughter before you're through.
(And many more faces ahead.)
You thought he was for real, he promised his love.
(You thought he was the one.)
But a heart can't take the hurt too long.
It's got to move on.

Love seemed so real, how could you know ?
(You weren't the only one.)
Now you blame yourself for things that went wrong.
(Things you could have done.)
Sitting in a corner, staring at the night.
(Hoping he will call.)
Sitting by the phone won't make it ring,
And tears won't make it talk.

Tender heart,
Lovin' ain't wrong... when the one you love is right.
Tender heart,
What you've got's worth saving, so hold on tight.
Tender heart,
Hold on with all God's might !

He wanted you to love him with more than just words,
In ways you knew were wrong.
His love grew cold when you wouldn't let go
Of things you held so strong.
But there's One who hears you, in all the confusion.
His love will never stop.
Because God's love is true, His faithfulness comes through,
When your heart is torn apart !


8. MY PAL JUDAS

Not enough time.
Got me outta my mind. Done robbed me blind. Gone stole my pride.
Now your time's all up.
Got to pay the toll. Got to heed the warning. You're fooling with fire.

Dancing & singing all through the day,
From Jekyll to Hyde at night.
Looking for people who wanted to play,
To join you howling in the moonlight.

'Cause your big lies... are ringing in my ears.
I was had, that's too bad. Gonna get yours, you'll see.
Your big lies are ringing in my ears.
Your lies I despise, hell bent on my demise.
Hit the road, Jack... Goodbye !

Sweet, sweet smile.
Thought I'd stay a while, I'd go the mile. Life can be so wild.
Then things got hot.
Pushed life to the wire. I saw the light. You're such a liar !

(Don't ya know that there's a monkey on my back.)
As a matter of fact, you're a maniac. Gonna fade to black.
(I was such a fool.)
Yea, couldn't see it before. You'd better remember the golden rule.


9. LOST IN THE RAIN

The wind blows so cold, my tears freeze to my face.
The storm's been raging so long, I just can't find my way.
Like a child lost in the rain, I call out Your name.
The tempest in my heart pulls me away.
Adrift in a sea of faces, I cling to my dreams.

Where do I stand in a land without understanding ?
Alone in a crowd, trapped inside this body.
Running from myself, trying to hide from my past.
I hear Your voice above the storm.
Will I find You at last ?

How can I face tomorrow... when yesterday haunts me today ?
I keep chasing shadows in the moonlight, all alone ...
Lost in the rain.

Passed by a church, they were preaching revival.
Sat back row, felt my life was on trial.
Words that cut deep like a surgeon's knife.
My sin is a cancer that devours my life.
Freedom's never found on the run...
Got a longing inside...

Words that cut deep like a surgeon's knife.
My sin is a cancer that devours my life.
Freedom's never found on the run...
Got a longing inside...
That calls me back to You !

Now I can face tomorrow, yesterday's gone by the way.
No more chasing shadows in the moonlight...
You found me.

Now I can face tomorrow, yesterday's gone by the way.
No more chasing shadows in the moonlight.
I'll never be, never be...
Lost in the rain !


10. WELCOME TO DESPAIR

I felt the stinging in my feet
As the heat rose through the sand.
Wiped my sweat drenched brow and shook my weary head.
On my way to town, I passed a sign that read... Despair.
I've heard of hell on Earth,
But never thought I'd wind up there.
I gazed out on a sea of souls native to the land.
And wondered if they were... being punished for all the sins of man.

Lord, this world needs a savior !
Salvation's price is too high for them to pay.
Lord, come back, come back now to stay.
We'll never make it to Judgment Day.

As I journeyed on, through the town,
I passed right by a house.
A woman sat there staring, a babe held to her breast.
I asked her if she cursed God for making life that way ... Despair.
Though I pray and pray,
I may not go to Heaven for what I'm 'bout to say.
I thought that only good things came to those that pray.
But when the Lord made this place... He let the devil have his day !

Leaving all they know, taking only what they need,
Fathers and mothers, clutching sons and daughters
Risk life for a dream, yeah !
Leavin' in a boat, setting sail for the Promised Land.
Across, a sea, called Salvation, or whatever God has planned !!
We're heading for Heaven !!!

Well I'm no theologian, I only know what I've been told.
If I wait 'til I'm a wise man... I'll be far too old !!
For all the evils of this world... God's not to blame !!
It's all of mankind ! We must share this shame !!!
I said, we must share the shame !!!
Wise men tell me, "Where do I fit in ?"
Help me to see! Help set me free !!
Boy... just fold your hands... bend your knees... and pray.

Despair !

I've heard of hell on Earth,
But never thought I'd wind up there.
Before I close my eyes at night when I lay down for my rest,
I look up to the heavens... and I ask for all God's best.


11. PAIN INSIDE (ENYA VERSION)

(See lyrics on track 4)