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A friend of mine, after hearing this one for the first time, mentioned that the question "where do we go from here" is never answered in the song. I did that on purpose though. Do we really know which direction our lives will turn? Thanks for reading.


Where Do I Go From Here? © Marla Reid 2002

V.1
I know perfection is impossible
Even though I try the best I can
But Hurtful words can be spoken in an instant
Never to be taken back again
And so I’m sorry for the wrong I’ve done
And the hurtful words that I’ve said
I’d like to change it all in an instant
And say how much I love you instead

And I’m wondering where do I go from here
Where do I go from here?

(chorus)
Do I climb another mountain?
Do I swim another sea?
Do I cross another desert?
Till I find the place that I’m supposed to be

V.2
To be like Jesus seems impossible
It’s only by His grace I even try
Even though He changed my life in an instant
I often find myself wondering why?
His loves brings me a gentle healing
My sinful heart is why He came
Though he forgave my sin in an instant
Why can’t I forgive you just the same?

And I’m wondering where do I go from here?
Where do I go from here?

(bridge)
And I’m wondering how much work it’s going to take
As we struggle to find healing for our mistakes . . .

Do we climb another mountain?
Do we swim another sea?
Do we cross another desert?
Till we find the place that we’re supposed to be?
Where do we go from here? Where do we go from here?

Hello Marla!
Cool message, lyrics and approach. I think it's a valid "technique" to throw out some open-ended questions that make folks think, search and wonder a bit about some of the deeper things in life! Over the years many fine songs have done this. For example the great classic: "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" has an interesting question about blue birds that can fly over the rainbow, "...but why, oh why can't I"??

The human spirit desires to go beyond the ordinary experiences of life to encounter the extra-ordinary. Your song asks the right question(s) to lead folks to the next step in their journey. Who knows, maybe your "next" song will give them a few clues to the answer!

Good stuff here and I know when you're done recording, this will sound great; can't wait!

Take care & God bless.
Michael

[This message has been edited by Michael Borges (edited 07-09-2002).]

Just Beautiful Marla,
I'm with Michael, you don't need to answer the question.
To me that's the whole point of the song. If the singer could answer the question, then they wouldn't be asking.
of course you could put in an answer, but then you'd have to change the chorus for the last time through. (different song)
I like this better. the singer has stated that they have a rpoblem that needs addressing, and asks for help. Makes the listener think. And the less-than-arrogant of us will also identify. (I sure can)

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Harriet

Marla,

Don`t get here much...mostly surf board #2. Gotta go with my buddy Harriet and say very nice, and the question needs no answer.(Other than time, of course.)

P.S.-I stopped by your site, and kept making the water ripple! Very cool effect. Ya gotta tell me how ya did that! Dano.

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www.angelfire.com/music3/danolyrics

Hi Dan,

Thanks for reading and for checking out my webpage. My husband did the site but the water aplet you are talking about is free for anyone. If you click on my picture on the left it will tell you where to go and get it.

Marla
www.marlareid.com

Hi Marla. Just wanted to say that I enjoyed this lyric. Your approach worked.

Keep Writing and Posting.

doug

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"You can do what ever you want to do where ever you want to go. It's up to you." John Denver

Hi Marla,
I think we spend half our lives questioning ourselves, our motives, our deservedness of good things in life. I think it is healthy to ask these kinds of questions. It's only when we think we know all the answers that we get into trouble.
" I know perfection is impossible "
Maybe so, but you're gettin real close.

Your #1JPFFP&CEOCCBWMRFC since 5/02
Rick