The Nelons - There's A Hole In The Heart Lyrics
Lyrics
There's a hole in the heart of this country
There's a whole lot of empty going on
There's a whole lot of tears, whole lot of fears
Somewhere along the way we lost our song
Let us stand on the rock of the ages
Let is shine like a city on a hill
There's a hole in the heart of America that only God can fill
God Almighty only you know how we need revival
Come and quinch our thirsty souls and set our hearts on fire
There's a hole in the heart of this country
There's a whole lot of empty going on
There's a whole lot of tears, whole lot of fears
Somewhere along the way we lost our song
Let us stand on the rock of the ages
Let is shine like a city on a hill
There's a hole in the heart of America that only God can fill
Hallelujah! Thine the glory, hallelujah! Amen!
Hallelujah! Thine the glory, revive us again.
There's a hole in the heart of this country
There's a whole lot of empty going on
There's a whole lot of tears, whole lot of fears
Somewhere along the way we lost our song
Let us stand on the rock of the ages
Let is shine like a city on a hill
There's a hole in the heart of America that only God can fill
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Meaning & Inspiration
On July 19, 2024, The Nelons unveiled their poignant single, "There's A Hole in the Heart (Radio Edit) - Single," a timely anthem released into a world yearning for clarity and spiritual grounding. This song immediately engages with a profound observation: a deep-seated vacancy within the nation, marked by "a whole lot of empty going on," a torrent of "tears" and "fears," and the lament that "somewhere along the way we lost our song." The Nelons articulate a pervasive sense of communal desolation, a spiritual and moral vacuum that many recognize in contemporary society. It's a lament for a society that has drifted from its foundations, experiencing a collective disquiet and a loss of joy and purpose, often found in shared values and faith.
The core message of "There's A Hole in the Heart" is a powerful call to spiritual revival, presenting a clear diagnosis and an unwavering remedy. The imagery of a "hole in the heart of this country" profoundly speaks to a spiritual void that earthly pursuits cannot satisfy. This resonates with the biblical truth found in Ecclesiastes 3:11, which states that God "has put eternity into man's heart," implying an innate longing for something divine that worldly achievements fail to fulfill. The tears and fears described are the natural consequence of this emptiness, reflecting the anguish and anxiety that grip individuals and communities when they disconnect from their spiritual source. The phrase "lost our song" beautifully encapsulates a departure from collective praise, identity, or the harmonious living that faith can inspire, mirroring the sentiment of Psalm 137:4, where the exiled Israelites ponder, "How can we sing the Lord's song in a foreign land?" – suggesting a loss of spiritual capacity amidst turmoil.
The solution offered by The Nelons is steadfast and rooted in ancient wisdom: "Let us stand on the rock of the ages," and "Let us shine like a city on a hill." "The Rock of Ages" is an unmistakable biblical reference to God Himself, specifically Christ, as illuminated in 1 Corinthians 10:4, which declares, "and the rock was Christ." This isn't merely a suggestion but an urgent summons to return to an unshakeable foundation of faith, echoing Jesus’ parable in Matthew 7:24-27 about building one’s life on a solid rock to withstand life's storms. To "shine like a city on a hill" directly invokes Jesus' words in Matthew 5:14, where He calls His followers to be a visible light to the world, to exemplify righteous living and attract others to God's truth. This isn't about self-righteousness but about demonstrating the transformative power of divine love and presence in a way that provides guidance and hope to those navigating darkness.
The song culminates in an earnest prayer for divine intervention: "God Almighty only you know how we need revival / Come and quench our thirsty souls and set our hearts on fire." This heartfelt plea addresses a profound spiritual drought, speaking to a collective thirst for God’s presence, much like the psalmist’s cry in Psalm 42:1-2, "As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God." To "set our hearts on fire" is a longing for renewed spiritual passion, zeal, and the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit, reminiscent of the disciples on the road to Emmaus, whose hearts "burned within" them as Jesus spoke (Luke 24:32). The powerful inclusion of the hymn line "Hallelujah! Thine the glory, revive us again," reinforces this passionate yearning for spiritual restoration, calling to mind Habakkuk 3:2, "O Lord, I have heard the report of you, and your work, O Lord, do I fear. In the midst of the years revive it; in the midst of the years make it known." Ultimately, the song’s unwavering conviction that "There's a hole in the heart of America that only God can fill" serves as both a sobering diagnosis and an inspiring call to action, reminding all who encounter it that true and lasting fulfillment, peace, and purpose are found only in Him.