SHELTER
JR. THOMAS AND THE VOLCANOS Lyrics

In this cold world, no matter where I go
No matter where I go, I'm reminded of the harshness and inhospitality of the world

The clouds are all the same
The challenges and difficulties I face are unchanging and all-pervading

To them, I'm just a pebble in the sand, a face without a name
In the grand scheme of things, I'm insignificant and anonymous

Nobody gives a hang for what I say or do, but you
Everyone else is uninterested or indifferent towards me, but you care deeply

And in the shelter of your arms, I find peace and comfort and care
The love and protection of your embrace provides me with a sense of calm, ease, and nurturing

For I am wanted there (wanted there)
In your presence, I feel valued, appreciated, and desired

In this cold world, I struggle to survive
It's a constant battle to endure and prosper in a hostile environment

And sometimes I would fall
Occasionally, I stumble and experience hardships

You think someone would lend a helping hand
You'd hope that someone would assist or support you

They'd sooner see me crawl
Unfortunately, some people would rather see you fail and suffer than thrive and succeed

But just when life itself
During those moments when life seems unbearable and daunting

Seems more than I can bear, you're there
You're present and available to offer comfort and aid when I'm overwhelmed or distressed

And in the shelter of your arms
Within your embrace

I find strength and safety and then
I discover my inner resilience and a sense of security

I rise and start again (start again)
I summon the courage and determination to overcome my obstacles and move forward

Just give me one good reason to go on living
When life feels meaningless, it's hard to find motivation or purpose

To keep on trying, for what?
What's the point of persevering when faced with seeming futility and discouragement?

I ask you, for what?
I plead with you for an answer, a justification or a glimmer of hope

If not for you, and all your love to see me through
Without your love, support and guidance, there would be no reason to carry on

When times look bad
During dark and challenging periods

The shelter of your arms will keep away each fear
Your presence provides a sense of protection and reassurance that keeps anxiety and panic at bay

And this cold world
Despite the harshness, cruelty and indifference of the world

Can never get me down as long as you are near
As long as I have you by my side, I'm resilient and unconquerable

That's why I pray to God you'll never say goodbye
I fervently hope that you'll never leave me or abandon me

And I will know the shelter of your arms
I'll always have the refuge of your embrace

And your love through all of my life
Your love will sustain me throughout my existence

Until the day I die (day I die)
Until my last breath, I'll cherish and depend on your love and protection