Barnabas - Find Your Heart A Home Lyrics
Lyrics
Caught a soggy paper as it blew 'cross my path
As I walked to work in the rain
Tales of war like none before and bleak aftermath
Helpless victims suffer again
Times are getting tougher for the man on the street
But the ladies there are doing quite well
Black lace and leather and a fun place to sleep
Roll the dice and wake up in hell
Comes a time to realize that life ain't what it's cracked up to be
So what's it mean to really be free?
You've got to find your heart a home
Crawling from the wreckage of another romance
Broken hearts lie dead on the street
Dust it off, put it back, wait for the next chancee
Funny how those wounds never heal
Setting sights on future nights, but when they arrive
Its just a case of more of the same
Doing everything it takes to merely survive
Flee the pan and fall to the flame
The evil you see looks just as evil to me
The only difference is I know the reason
And all the prophets of doom are not a minute too soon
Its no secret that we're in our last season
And the words that we write; we make darn sure that they bite
Although we know that they could get us in trouble
But there's a serpent in town who wants to push you around
We think its time we busted his bubble
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1. Find Your Heart a Home (Barnabas: Find Your Heart a Home [1982])
Meaning & Inspiration
Barnabas’s compelling track, "Find Your Heart A Home," originally released on their album of the same name in 1982 and re-issued digitally on February 13, 2019, arrives with a raw, unflinching assessment of the human condition. From its very opening, the song plunges into the chaotic reality of a fallen world, illustrating the relentless cycles of conflict and suffering. It paints a vivid picture of societies grappling with the aftermath of war and the moral decay that often follows, depicting fleeting pleasures and desperate measures taken by those adrift. This initial landscape sets the stage for a profound spiritual inquiry, questioning the very essence of freedom and belonging in a world that offers so little true solace.
The profound essence of "Find Your Heart A Home" lies in its poignant call for spiritual grounding amidst widespread disillusionment. The lyrics candidly describe life’s bitter disappointments, from the wreckage of failed romances that leave behind unhealed wounds to the repetitive futility of seeking fulfillment in transient worldly pursuits. It speaks to the human tendency to dust ourselves off and chase the next fleeting opportunity, only to find the same emptiness awaiting. This cycle of despair and unfulfilled longing resonates deeply with biblical wisdom that reminds us of the vanity of seeking lasting joy in earthly things (Ecclesiastes 1:2). The song’s central question, "So what's it mean to really be free?", points directly to the New Testament's answer in Christ, who promises true liberation from the bondage of sin and self (John 8:36). The invitation to "find your heart a home" is not merely about physical shelter but about discovering our ultimate dwelling place and purpose in God, echoing the psalmist's declaration that the Lord has been our dwelling place throughout all generations (Psalm 90:1).
The song's final verses shift from diagnosis to prophetic declaration, acknowledging the pervasive evil in the world but offering a vital piece of understanding: the spiritual root behind it. The declaration, "The only difference is I know the reason," speaks to a discernment found in Scripture, which reveals that our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces of evil (Ephesians 6:12). The references to "prophets of doom" and "our last season" clearly lean into eschatological themes, reminding us of the biblical prophecies concerning the end times and the urgency of the hour (Matthew 24; 2 Timothy 3:1). Barnabas then embraces a prophetic mantle, expressing a commitment to speaking truth with conviction, even when it might stir trouble. This is a courageous call to ministry, reminiscent of the apostles who spoke boldly despite persecution (Acts 4:29). The direct challenge to "the serpent in town" who "wants to push you around" is a vivid confrontation of Satan, the ancient deceiver, and a powerful affirmation of the believer’s authority to resist him (James 4:7; Revelation 12:9). This concluding message is a vibrant encouragement for believers to not only find their spiritual home in Christ but also to actively engage in spiritual warfare, speaking truth and challenging the forces of darkness with the hope and power of the Gospel.