| Release to You Copyright © 2001 Rushing Waters Song History |
| God, why does it happen Why do you let your people suffer It isn't fair, it isn't just Give me the pain instead I've never had the struggles I've had the perfect life Why do you always chose someone else When the sin I have deserves so much *Chorus* Where does this pain and suffering come from Could it ever come from a God of Love There are times when I question the reasons, ask them again and again Lord, You have a purpose, your plan is right and true We offer our hurt to you Oh, Lord, we release to you Lord, I know you've conquered death Lord, I know you've conquered pain Giving comfort to those hurting Carrying them under your wing Offering a prayer of expectancy Only you can know their destiny With the future within your grasp I plead to you their faith |
Song History 6. Release to You Back |
Lyrics Brandon Willey Music Jeff Davis The next song written after "Lonely Child," it was finally put to music about a week later. Tim was not in attendance at the rehearsal at the meeting this song was completed. Brandon elected to forego percussion parts in favor of the blues harp. It was recorded on "Purify" with a shaker as a base rhythm, and the harp for a more melodic feel. Lyric thoughts from Brandon Though this song works really well on "Purify" as a follow-up to "Lonely Child," I did not initially write this song as a reaction to my feelings derived in Mexico. I actually wrote this song in a heart-aching response to the pain and hurt an amazing couple involved in the College Age Ministry at Central, Martin and Nicole Miller. Their child was still-born and came as a shock to everyone. Upon hearing the announcement one Sunday night at the Well (Spring 2001) I broke down, backed away from the soundboard, pulled out my notebook and scribbled down some incoherent thoughts as they poured from down deep. I later organized them into a song that still stirs a feeling of helplessness before God in me. |