[INTRO] Dr. Medz Music Lord, I'm tired, I've been carrying this weight too long, Years of fighting just to make it back home to feel alone, You said, "Come to Me when you're weary and worn," So I'm laying down this burden at Your door. [HOOK] How long, Lord, how long? I'm so tired of holding on, I've been crying in the darkness, trying hard to keep moving along, You said those who wait on You will rise and carry on, So I'm holding onto faith, Lord, even when the strength is gone. How long, Lord, how long? I'm so tired of holding on, I've been crying in the darkness, trying hard to keep moving along, [VERSE 1] I've been carrying some things I don't know how to explain, Trying not to lose my faith while I'm fighting through the pain, Every door I thought would open seems to close before my eyes, Looking for a little peace, but it's hurting deep inside. Asking You to lift this weight, but I still carry all the blame, Sometimes I wonder if You hear me when I call Your name, Sometimes I feel forgotten, like my prayers don't reach the sky, Then I remember You're closest, and You're near when I cry. You're the God who meets the hurting when they've reached the end of life, So I'm trusting You are near me, I know You don't leave the crushed behind, So even though I'm weary and I don't know what tomorrow brings, I'll hold onto Your presence when I can't hold onto anything. [HOOK] How long, Lord, how long? I'm so tired of holding on, I've been crying in the darkness, trying hard to keep moving along, You said those who wait on You will rise and carry on, So I'm holding onto faith, Lord, even when the strength is gone. How long, Lord, how long? I'm so tired of holding on, I've been crying in the darkness, trying hard to keep moving along, [VERSE 2] Why does my heart keep sinking when I'm down on my knees, I'm still searching for an answer, Lord, I'm begging You, please. I keep feeling weak when I've been trying to stay strong, Still I tell myself to trust You even while I think I am too gone. Why is my heart so heavy when I know You're still near? Why does my soul feel restless when I know You're standing here? Why does it feel so quiet when I'm calling out Your name? Why do all these disappointments never feel the same? Why do I forget the God who brought me through this far? Then I remind my soul You're still God and You're still strong. I don't know when the answer comes, but I know where I belong, Still, I'm tired, but God, I'm still holding on. [BRIDGE] I'm laying down my worries, I'm laying down my fear, All the things that keep me broken, all the weight that brought me here. You said cast your cares upon You, and You'll keep me standing strong, Lord, sustain me when I'm weary, let me find my strength before I'm gone. [BIG HOOK] How long, Lord, how long? I'm so tired of holding on, I've been crying in the darkness, trying hard to keep moving along, You said those who wait on You will rise and carry on, So I'm holding onto faith, Lord, even when the strength is gone. How long, Lord, how long? I'm so tired of holding on, I've been crying in the darkness, trying hard to keep moving along, You said those who wait on You will rise and carry on, So I'm holding onto faith, Lord, even when the strength is gone. I've laid down all my worries, I've given You my fear, If You brought me through the darkness, I know You're still right here, I may be tired and broken, but my faith is holding strong, Lord, I'm tired, but I'm still here, and I'm still holding on. [OUTRO] I won't give up, Lord, even when I'm worn and weak, I'll keep doing what is right, even when the harvest seems out of reach. One day I'll be with You, where the broken finally come home, Lord, I'm tired, but when You call me, I know I won't walk alone.
