Story Behind The Song
The heart of the world beats in an unsung hero. Volunteerism has its rewards, but often goes unnoticed.
Song Description
From the CD Burning Blue by Jim Barbaro. Also appears on the Smashville anthology.
| Song Length |
3:08 |
Genre |
Country - General, Folk - Rural |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Welcoming, Endearing |
Subject |
Pride, Gratitude |
| Similar Artists |
Garth Brooks, Hank Williams |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1990 - 1999 |
| |
Lyrics
THE HEART OF THE WORLD
Hey baby, did you try to save the world again last night.
Oh baby, did they hurt you, did they make you cry.
And you wonder if you're a hero or a fool.
I wish there were more heroes like you around.
The heart of the world
The heart of the world
Beats inside you.
And all that you do
All that you do
It comes back to you.
So tell me, did you go where angels fear to fly.
Oh tell me, did you stumble, did they see you cry.
How could you think you'd move both heaven and earth
Without meeting the demons who stand in your way.
We all need a friend
To hold us through the night.
Shelter from the storm
A cradle for the light.
You knew that mountains would never come to you.
I knew that you'd always reach out with hands of hope.
It's too many miles to go before you sleep.
I wish there were more heroes like you around.