v.1
There’s a hole in my heart
I’ve been filling with pain,
And the more that I work,
Well, the less I gain,
And I’m empty again.
And when I have tried
To live a good life,
Well, my sin and my pride,
Have closed all my doors,
And I’m worse than before.

(chorus)
God only knows what I’m doing here.
God only knows my heart
God only knows what I’m doing here… tonight

v.2
Well now sometimes I laugh
At what once made me cry,
There’s a shell ’round my soul,
And I’m wondering why,
I even bother to try.
And I’ve carried this load
‘Bout as far as I can.
So I’m leaving it here,
And Lord I pray,
Won’t you take it away.

(bridge)
Now I’ve been released from the burden of sin,
All in the name of Jesus.
Now I’m content with wherever i am,
Safe in the arms of him.

words & music by marc heinrich
©1996 further up & further in music