I was raised in the heartland Taught to revere your name Spoke it out on Sundays Other times used it in vain I’d stare out at the stars Seeking shelter from the noise Sent up a thousand prayers But I never heard Your voice Searching, searching for something real My world came crashing down Felt empty to my bones All my friends said they’d pray for me But still I felt alone So I drove off in my car Crying under the stars The songs on my radio Spoke to my shattered heart In that brokenness I was free That’s the moment, You became real to me I’ve danced in sun I’ve run through rain Seen joy take the place of the sorrow and the pain It took my everything But I believe You became real to me Now there’s a world that is desperate For authenticity And even in the badlands He is good, believe me I’ve danced in sun I’ve run through rain Seen joy take the place of the sorrow and the pain It took my everything But I believe You became real to me Hallelujah For the questions and the trials Hallelujah For the road and all the miles Hallelujah For the days of doubt and fear Hallelujah For the things that got me here I’ve danced in sun I’ve run through rain Seen joy take the place of the sorrow and the pain It took my everything But I believe You became real to me