Listening Lyrics

Another number for another year,
Another blessing disguised by fear,
How come everything good seems so hard to hear when I’m listening?
And now I’m trying to find myself,
All I need is a little help.
But everybody else is busy helping themselves,
And not listening.
Oh, listening.
I get the feeling like I can’t go on here.
How much longer?
How much longer?
Oh, believing that I don’t belong here.
How much longer?
Tell me.
I walk so far but I can’t get near.

So much talking the point disappears.
So it’s only what’s missin’ that comes through clear.
I’ve been listening.
I want so much that I aim too high.
I test the water and feed the fire.
So it’s no one’s wonder my mouth gets dry.
I’ve been listening.
Oh listening.
Still, I get the feeling like I can’t go on here.
How much longer?
How much longer?
Oh, believing that I don’t belong here.
How much longer?
Tell me.
I was looking for a way to bow out gracefully.
But, when I try to catch some understanding,
Everyone wants to race with me.
I get the feeling like I can’t go on here.
How much longer?
How much longer?
Oh, believing that I don’t belong here.
How much longer?
Tell me, how much longer?
How much longer?
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Lyrics submitted by Krista Akers.