Your Heart Today
Bukas Palad Lyrics
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WHERE THERE IS FEAR, I CAN ALLAY
WHERE THERE IS PAIN, I CAN HEAL
WHERE THERE ARE WOUNDS, I CAN BIND
AND HUNGER, I CAN FILL
LORD, GRANT ME COURAGE
LORD, GRANT ME STRENGTH
THAT I MAY BE YOUR HEART TODAY
WHERE THERE IS HATE, I CAN CONFRONT
WHERE THERE ARE YOKES, I CAN RELEASE
WHERE THERE ARE CAPTIVES, I CAN FREE
AND ANGER, I CAN APPEASE
WHEN COMES THE DAY I DREAD
TO SEE A BROKEN WORLD
COMPEL ME FROM MY CELL GROWN COLD
THAT YOUR PEOPLE I MAY BEHOLD
WHERE THERE IS FEAR, I CAN ALLAY
WHERE THERE IS PAIN, I CAN HEAL
WHERE THERE ARE WOUNDS, I CAN BIND
AND HUNGER, I CAN FILL
AND WHEN I'VE DONE, ALL THAT I COULD
YET THERE ARE HEARTS, I CANNOT MOVE
LORD GIVE ME HOPE
THAT I MAY BE YOUR HEART TODAY
The lyrics of Bukas Palad's song "Your Heart Today" are a prayer asking for the strength and guidance to be a source of healing, compassion, and love for those in need. The singer acknowledges the existence of fear, pain, wounds, hunger, hate, yokes, captivity, and anger that plague humanity, and expresses a desire to be a force for good in the face of these challenges. The song expresses a sense of urgency and responsibility to act on behalf of others, as the singer prays to be compelled from their own "cell grown cold" to interact with those who are suffering.
The lyrics convey a sense of humility and recognition that the singer alone cannot solve all the world's problems or heal all who are hurting. However, they express a willingness to confront hate, release yokes, free captives, appease anger, and offer comfort in any way possible. The singer acknowledges that, despite their efforts, there will always be hearts that they cannot move, and therefore they pray for hope to continue their work as an instrument of God's love.
Overall, "Your Heart Song" emphasizes the importance of taking action to love and serve others, even in the face of overwhelming pain and suffering. It is a call to remain compassionate and hopeful, even when the work of healing the broken world seems daunting.
Line by Line Meaning
WHERE THERE IS FEAR, I CAN ALLAY
I can bring comfort and alleviate fear in those who are afraid.
WHERE THERE IS PAIN, I CAN HEAL
I can ease pain and suffering in those who are hurting.
WHERE THERE ARE WOUNDS, I CAN BIND
I can help heal emotional and physical wounds in those who are injured.
AND HUNGER, I CAN FILL
I can provide nourishment for those who are hungry.
LORD, GRANT ME COURAGE
I ask for strength and bravery to do what needs to be done.
LORD, GRANT ME STRENGTH
I ask for physical and emotional strength to endure and continue helping others.
GRANT ME COMPASSION
I ask for empathy and understanding towards others in need.
THAT I MAY BE YOUR HEART TODAY
So that I may embody your love and kindness for others today.
WHERE THERE IS HATE, I CAN CONFRONT
I can face and address hatred and bigotry in its many forms.
WHERE THERE ARE YOKES, I CAN RELEASE
I can help free people from oppressive situations and environments.
WHERE THERE ARE CAPTIVES, I CAN FREE
I can work towards the freedom and liberation of those who are imprisoned.
AND ANGER, I CAN APPEASE
I can help people deal with their anger in a constructive, peaceful way.
WHEN COMES THE DAY I DREAD
When the day I fear arrives,
TO SEE A BROKEN WORLD
When I witness the pain and suffering of the world.
COMPEL ME FROM MY CELL GROWN COLD
Motivate and inspire me to get out of my comfort zone and take action.
THAT YOUR PEOPLE I MAY BEHOLD
So that I can see and care for your people.
AND WHEN I'VE DONE, ALL THAT I COULD
When I have done everything I possibly can.
YET THERE ARE HEARTS, I CANNOT MOVE
Despite my efforts, some people may remain unmoved.
LORD GIVE ME HOPE
I ask for hope and faith to keep me going.
THAT I MAY BE YOUR HEART TODAY
So that I may continue being your loving presence in the world today.
Contributed by Keira I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@elcianina365
Successfully passed my exam! 95% prayers and 5% confidence to God's faith!
@mitchcalmateo439
sinearch ko tong song na to because of Fr. Regie. 😊
ganda ng lyrics....
@Grace-nf1wb
Thank you Jesus❤ Fr Regie brought me here to this song🩷
@leoacosta7742
Lord, may I be Your heart everyday to endure all test I will attain. Amen
@customcaroll
Thanking you Lord Jesus for everything and amen 🙏🏻
@jinroh516
the last part of the songs, natataon po ngayon. 🌷🌷🌷🥀…… liwanag ang mananaig
@denmarkalmariego3947
Ddd
@michmusicmore1068
Napakaganda ng kanta..palagi ko pinakinggan
@nolascoglusv
Amazingly beautiful 🤩! Ang ganda! Thank you 🙏 for this song, Father Francisco Manoling, SJ, and sharing it to the world 🌎! Great performance from the singers of Bukas Palad Music Ministry. 👏💕
@lourdesc.bolanos9724
this version is so far the best for me