Song Description
"As The World Turns" is a soul-stirring, reflective ballad that delves into the spiritual confusion and moral decay of modern humanity. With poetic depth and emotional honesty, Richard Shekari explores how mankind, in its pursuit of knowledge, power, and self-reliance, has drifted far from the truth. The song opens with a heartfelt plea for divine guidance and redemption, setting the tone for a powerful introspective journey through pride, despair, and the quiet yet persistent call of love.
Each verse paints vivid imagery of a broken world--where towers rise but hearts remain hollow, and pride blinds us to the truth that only grace can restore. The chorus is a moving cry for mercy: a humble recognition of our desperate need for God's light and forgiveness. A spoken word interlude brings a raw, prophetic urgency, confronting our arrogance and spiritual emptiness. The bridge strikingly portrays the downfall of human ambition when built apart from God.
Blending elements of worship, poetry, and social commentary, "As The World Turns" becomes more than a song--it is a lament, a confession, and a prayer. With his unmistakable style, Shekari offers both a warning and a whisper of hope: even as the world spirals, redemption awaits those who turn back to the Light.
| Song Length |
3:52 |
Genre |
Folk - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Serene, Peaceful |
Subject |
Change, General |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
As The World Turns
Intro:
The wisdom of men has led us astray,
Come, redeem us, Lord--show us the way.
Shine Your truth on our hearts, don't let us stray,
Teach us to trust You and humbly obey.
Verse 1:
As the world turns, should we act like we don't care?
We build our towers high, yet our souls remain so small,
We chase the fleeting wind, lost in burdens we can't bear,
Yet love still calls us home, though we heed it not at all.
Verse 2:
As men's pride burns, drowning deep in our despair,
Chasing after shadows, thinking we can have it all.
Yet the truth remains, though we turn away in fear,
Only light can break the chains, only grace can break the fall.
Chorus:
Oh Lord, we need Your mercy, we need Your light,
We've walked alone too long, lost in the night.
We lay down our pride--come redeem us, O Most High.
We need Your mercy, we need Your light,
We've walked alone too long, lost in the night.
We lay down our pride--come redeem us, O Most High.
Spoken Word:
We've silenced Your voice, said we know what's best,
But every step we take just leads to more unrest.
We claim we've conquered, yet we barely understand,
The weight of this world slipping through our hands.
Bridge:
We built without You, now everything falls,
The strong have grown weaker behind their walls.
We thought we could master the stars and the seas,
Yet we're lost in the dark, brought down to our knees. *Chorus*
Copyright 2025 Richard Shekari.
Written, produced and performed by Richard Shekari.
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