Lyrics

Help Me Understand
©Mark Bishop Evans
Verse 1
There’s an old owl outside my window.
And he calls the whole night through.
And his song was full of sorrow.
The reason why I never knew
Verse 2
Sometimes I sit inside my shadow.
And gaze upon the rising sun.
There to ease the pain and sorrow,
for my toil is far from done.
Chorus
Oh sister, come stand here beside me.
Oh, brother come and take my hand.
Oh father, shine your light to guide me.
Oh, mother help me understand.
Verse 3
They call my name; they think to own me.
But they can't see beyond their schemes.
They cannot hear the words I'm saying.
Or catch a glimpse of what they mean.
Verse 4
I see the storm cloud’s part before me.
I hear the thunder call my name.
Soon I will break these chains that bind me.
Soon I will quench the burning flame.
Chorus
verse 5
I find my peace beside this river,
where water tumbles over stones.
Here at last I’ll rest forever.
Here at last I've found a home.
Chorus