Don't Lose Heart

from Soul EP by Andrew Osenga

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This song is for my daughters. It's based on something Brent said one night, "Whatever you do, whatever happens, the important thing is that you never lose heart."

I thought that was beautiful. I lost a few good years to being a selfish cynic and a few more to panic and fear. It's not about never giving up, sometimes you need to because you learn that few things are worth losing everything for. But who you ARE, how your particular heart beats. THAT is important.

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I went walking through the mountains, taking photos for you, girls
I stumbled on a Coke can, we're not worthy of this world
cigarettes and wrappers scatter on the ancient stone
and the sky as clear as your eyes on the day that you were born

this place is broken, and you're going to find out
and it's going to hurt so bad
but don't try to stop it
for where you are human you will be healed at last

don't lose heart
don't lose heart
don't surrender to the fear
we're so glad you're here
darling, don't lose heart

hate the lies but not the liar
watch the flame but fear no fire
you'll find only mercy in the eyes above
you are strong, you are brave, you are lovely, darling, trust me
don't settle and don't give up on love

No. we've got to fight the easy life
there's too much going on out there to stay wrapped up inside
find the things you care about and go on a crusade
clean your little corner up and see what starts to change

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from Soul EP, released July 10, 2014

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Andrew Osenga Nashville, Tennessee

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Husband, Father, Friend.

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