[Intro — heavy guitar riff] [Verse 1] He was struggling for each step I saw the beer and filled in all the rest I thought, “He brought this on himself” Like mercy belonged to somebody else From the passenger seat, he called to me Asked about the pizza, then turned to leave His pain was real, whatever the cause And love was worth a moment’s pause [Pre-Chorus] How many homes were hurting quietly? How many people needed more from me? I’m asking You to show me what I miss And let Your love reach further than my lips [Chorus] Take these blinders off my eyes Let Your mercy change my mind When You call me, let me move With the love I learned from You Open up the heart I guard Help me love right where they are Before the moment passes by Take these blinders off my eyes [Verse 2] How many hurting families smiled And hid the weight they carried all the while? How many parents said, “We’re fine” Then went home counting every dime? How many tables had an empty chair? How many sick beds needed someone there? You know the names I never knew Lord, help me see them as You do [Pre-Chorus 2] I’ve been praying, “Give me Your eyes” Let that prayer reach into my life Don’t let a label choose for me Who I am willing, Lord, to see [Chorus] Take these blinders off my eyes Let Your mercy change my mind When You call me, let me move With the love I learned from You Open up the heart I guard Help me love right where they are Before the moment passes by Take these blinders off my eyes [Bridge — quiet, then building] If the hurt came from their choices Let my kindness meet them there You have loved me through my failures Let me offer that same care I will ask before assuming I will listen past the smile I will say, “Our Father loves you” I will stay a little while [Breakdown — clear, melodic belt] Here I am I’ll answer now [Final Chorus — full band] Take these blinders off my eyes Let Your mercy change my mind When You call me, I will move With the love I learned from You I’m opening the heart I guard I will love right where they are Before the moment passes by Take these blinders off my eyes [Outro] Father, You see them Teach me to see them, too The next one in front of me Let me love them like You
