Story Behind The Song
I wrote this after my sister called me with the news she had breast cancer.
( I am happy to report that she is now 7 years cancer-free) .
Song Description
At the beginning of the song there is anger. Anger because of shock at the bad news. Anger at why cancer takes so many lives. Anger at why we feel so alone. But in prayer it comes to us that God is always with us and like the poem , "Footprints " ....this is when he carries us....
Song Length |
4:38 |
Genre |
Unique - Religious, Pop - Easy Listening |
Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
Mood |
Troubled, Pleased |
Subject |
Life, Sadness |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Why am I so angry? Tell me it's not true. She didn't just say cancer. I don't know what to do.
I wish that I was with her. Her voice betrays her fear.
We'll cling to what God promised , the words we long to hear :
" I made you in my image, hid heaven in your heart. Loved you from the beginning. How could we be apart ? "
You say that you are with us but I don't hear your voice.
I know you chose to suffer...but do we have a choice?
First she lost her smile , Lord. Then she lost her hair.
She'll never lose our love, Lord. Remind us how you care.
You said , " I made you in my image, hid heaven in your heart. Loved you from the beginning. How could we be apart ? "
Someday all this darkness will give way to the sun. You'll finally know the blessings I have for everyone...
Instrumental ...
I'm trying to be hopeful , remember you are near. If heaven's in my heart then I have nothing left to fear...
I made you in my image, hid heaven in your heart. Loved you from the beginning. How could we be apart ? "
Oh oh, you made me in your image, hid heaven in my heart. Loved me from the beginning, how could we be apart ?