Story Behind the Song
This song was written during a time in my life when I was struggling with my identity as a believer in Jesus Christ. I was frustrated with myself for continually insulting God by intentionally not doing what I knew was right. One night I began to wonder about how He must feel every time I walk away--the result was this song--and the beginning of my spiritual healing.
Lyrics
The view of your back is a tiresome sight;
I grow weary of watching you walk away.
Was it fear of the unknown that led you astray,
Or a choice to follow your own selfish way?
Love's eternal flame is a dim-lit light
When your loss overtakes your gain.
The hole in your heart, it's an unmatched part;
And the filling it causes such pain.
The tear in my eye, I cried for you.
The blood on hands, I bled for you.
The weight on your back, I'd bear for you.
This life that I lived...I died for you.
When you grow weary,
When you get tired,
When the desire inside has lost it's fire,
When you become weak,
When you start to fall;
You know I'll always be right here, I'm waiting for you...
Waiting for you.
When your wants overcome your need of Me,
If my comfort just makes you tired;
Know I love you beyond the deepest sea,
And I long to rekindle the fire.
The hope that I have, I'd give to you
To restore your dreams not coming true.
The ache that you have, I feel it too.
This life that I lived...I died for you.
When you grow weary,
When you get tired,
When the desire inside has lost it's fire,
When you become weak,
When you start to fall;
You know I'll always be right here, I'm waiting for you...
Waiting for you.
I know you feel all alone in this crowded world.
Your hope is gone, your life is a-whirl.
All you need to do is call out to Me, it's true...
I'll be there for you!
I'll be your carrier.
I'll be your fire.
I'll give you hope and strength to make it through the mire.
Just let Me hold you.
Just let Me lift you up.
You know I'll stay right here to the end; I'm waiting for you...
Waiting for you.
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