Story Behind The Song

For more than a decade, Anthony Burbidge gave up music while struggling to overcome a devastaing chronic disease. Through it all, he never gave up on his dream of changing lives through the power of song. When he returned to life as a songwriter and performer, this song was born and sepaks to his sense of purpose and mission in life.

Song Description

U2-esque (Edge like guitars) Irish Pipes Powerful inspiring message

Lyrics

The Power Of My Purpose
Words & Music by Anthony Burbidge
From The CD "The Great Awakening"
Visit: www.anthonyburbidge.com

Verse 1:
If I listen to the world
I will answer to the world
But if I listen to myself
Then I will bow to no one else

Pre-Chorus 1:
Cause only I can know what's best for me
And the only one who can know my purpose is me

Chorus 1:
And with the power of my purpose my true light shines
And with the power of my purpose I feel alive
And no one else can make that choice for me
Oh no one else can set my true self free
Because the power of my purpose lies in me

Verse 2:
If I live to please the world
I will die to please the world
But if I live to please myself
Then I will hide from no one else

Pre-Chorus 2:
Cause only I can know what's best for me
And the only one who can know my purpose is me

CHORUS 2

Bridge:
And though I live within this world
I know I can't be of this world
Because the power of my purpose has opened my eyes
And I see that something greater is guiding my life

Chorus 3:
And with the power of my purpose my true light shines
And with the power of my purpose I feel alive
And no one else can make that choice for me
Oh no one else can set my true self free
Because the power of my purpose lies in me
I said the power of my purpose lies in me
I know the power of my purpose lies in me

Anthony Burbidge December 17, 2007.