I’m caught up in the push and shove, daily grind,
Burning time, spinning wheels.
I wonder what I’m doing here, day to day year to year
Standing still.
Somewhere there’s a teacher with a heart that never quits
Staying after school to help some inner city kids
A mother who’s a volunteer
A soldier in the fight
I can’t help but ask myself when I lay down at night
Did I make a difference in someone’s life?
What hurts did I heal?
What wrongs did I right?
Did I raise my voice in defense of the truth?
Did I lend my hand to the destitute?
When my race is run, when my song is sung,
Will I have to wonder?
Did I make a difference?
Did I make a difference?
I’ve been working hard to make a living
And forgetting what true living is.
Taking more than giving, something’s missing
Lord how long can I go on like this
There’s a lonely old man down the street
And I should be ashamed.
I’ve never been to see him,
I don’t even know his name
There’s kids without their supper in my own neighborhood
Will I look back some day and say that I did all I could?
Did I make a difference in someone’s life?
What hurts did I heal?
What wrongs did I right?
Did I raise my voice in defense of the truth?
Did I lend my hand to the destitute?
When my race is run, when my song is sung,
Will I have to wonder?
Did I make a difference?
Did I make a difference?
Composer: Crosby, Anderson
Performed by: Oak Ridge Boys
It has me thinking. If I don't make some changes there won't be anything to say at my funeral. Which I guess would be okay since there wouldn't be any people there either. I am so selfish and self absorbed. My intentions are great, but my practical application is lacking.
Listen to the song...it's awesome.
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