The Soul's Treasure
pop rock, folk, emotional, uplifting, rousing, touching, passionate, progressive, strong, rousing, atmospheric, 76 bpm
The Soul's Treasure
pop rock, folk, emotional, uplifting, rousing, touching, passionate, progressive, strong, rousing, atmospheric, 76 bpm
Lyrics
Verse
Legends tell of a treasure no thief could ever claim,
Not found in shining silver, nor bought with gold or fame.
It multiplies in giving, its brilliance never wanes,
It lingers after parting ... its radiant light remains.
Spoken of as precious, too rare in days so bitter cold,
When darkness rules the pathways, and feeble hands lose hold.
Pre-Chorus
A good heart, so it’s called ... the lantern of the soul,
It keeps the frost at bay when winter tries to take control.
Chorus
Show me the heart of kindness, I can no longer see its glow.
Where once it lived, a hollow lies, through which the cold winds blow.
Burdened is this world, weary, cruel and sore,
The warming flame seems gone ... what did we trade it for?
While the good heart longs for a home, we chase fleeting pleasure.
Drowned out by life’s clamor, we fail to see ...
the soul’s greatest treasure.
Verse
Selfless in its ways, it turns the dark to light,
It never seeks for glory, too busy doing right.
It feels the weight of others, and helps to bear the load.
With those who mourn it weeps, and walks their grieving road.
Its joy is found in healing, when a smile breaks through the pain.
It shares with those in need, not seeking wealth or gain.
It takes each gift with gratitude, and gives with spirit free.
In all around it sees the good, and there finds harmony.
No pride clouds how it looks, it sees the soul laid bare.
It stays with those who suffer, when others cease to care.
Pre-Chorus
A good heart, still whole and true, I long to feel once more,
To carry us through winter’s frost, safe to a brighter shore.
Chorus
Show me the heart of kindness, I can no longer see its glow.
Where once it lived, a hollow lies, through which the cold winds blow.
Burdened is this world, weary, cruel and sore,
The warming flame seems gone ... what did we trade it for?
While the good heart longs for a home, we chase fleeting pleasure.
Drowned out by life’s clamor, we fail to see ...
the soul’s greatest treasure.
Interlude
Verse
I heard a whisper, soft but clear, it has not left this earthly sphere.
In silence still it can be found, though darkness tries to keep it bound.
In parents, giving all they are, their lives poured out for child and kin.
In the soul that shares its songs, though trembling hands hide pain within.
In helpers who with fading strength still walk that second mile.
In faithful friends who stand by us, through every test and trial.
Bridge
Yes, in the subtle gestures, light and small,
we come to know ...
it never left at all.
Though frost may creep across the land,
there are the ones who bravely stand.
They lift a banner, pure, above ...
a living sign of lasting love.
Not every heart will yield to night,
some bow to darkness ...
others fight ...
Pre-Chorus
Oh good heart, eternal, keeper of the flame,
Bring us back to mercy, teach us to love again ...
Grand Finale
Show me the heart of kindness, I can no longer see its glow.
Where once it lived, a hollow lies, through which the cold winds blow.
Burdened is this world, weary, cruel and sore,
The warming flame seems gone ... what did we trade it for?
Give your heart a chance, make room for love to stay.
Turn down the noise of life, don’t let it fade away.
Take it with you, keep it burning bright,
the treasure of the soul, ...
the kind heart’s enduring light.