“Purpose in Your Life” is the last track from the “I Am” album.
The inspiration for the song was from a letter that Elisa Fiorillo got from a despondent 13-year-old fan several years ago.
God gives every one of us a purpose in our lives
He sees every step you make
He sees yours
And He sees mine
I think about Him watching me
When I do something wrong
I feel His eyes touching me
His spirit feels so strong
Some people wander around
Taking all the wrong turns
They end up in a bad crowd
Some even die to learn
That's what it all comes down to
Just to know that He's around
'Cause even when you're really lost
You are gonna be found
'Cause there's a purpose in your life
Ooh
Never take it in your own hands
You gotta know that isn't right
'Cause there's a purpose in your life
Ooh
And it's better to keep on trying
Than to turn off, turn off all the lights
Tell me about your problems
Listen to my advice
No, you're not alone out there
Somebody's listening tonight
It's better to keep on trying
Don't give up
It's not to late
Mmm
There's a better answer
You've gotta have a little faith
I know that you feel weak
So lost and so alone
Think no one understands you
Can't hear the ringin' of the phone
A shot and cry in the dark
You laid down on your bed
Wishing that it was over
Can't stop the pounding in your head
'Cause there's a purpose in your life
Ooh
Never take it in your own hands
You gotta know that isn't right
'Cause there's a purpose in your life
Ooh
And it's better to keep on trying
Than to turn off, turn off all the lights
No, no, no, no, no, no!
Don't turn off the lights
There is a better answer
You've gotta have a little faith
'Cause there's a purpose in your life
(Yes, there is)
Never take it in your own hands
U gotta know that isn't right
'Cause there's a purpose in your life
Ooh
And it's better to keep on trying
Than to turn off
Turn off all the lights
('Cause there's a purpose in your life)
That's what it all comes down to
'Cause there's a purpose in my life
('Cause there's a purpose in your life)
Ooh
You know you gotta keep on trying
Purpose In Your Life was written by Levi Seacer Jr. & Elisa Fiorillo & David Z..
Purpose In Your Life was produced by David Z..
Elisa Fiorillo released Purpose In Your Life on Tue Aug 21 1990.
In an interview, Elisa explained the inspiration for the song, stating:
“I wrote her a letter back, and I told her you have to have a purpose and you should realize that you can’t live for everyone else – you have to live for yourself. She wrote me back, and so did her parents, thanking me. It made...