I'm looking down into the eyes of hopelessness
They're crying out to me
I see the pain it's so much more than youth should know
It tears me apart
What can I do to change what I see
This vicious cycle must come to an end
[CHORUS:]
Can't you see, we're crushing the hearts of the innocent
We're teaching them to fail
And how it breaks me to see how we're living and punishing the ones that need us to care
To see them hurting
Feels like knuckles to the back of my head
Where have the days gone that a promise was forever
Families stuck together
We wonder why their generation struggles to get by
There's no one to help what can I do to change what I see
This vicious cycle must come to an end
"Hearts Of The Innocent" by Kutless is a powerful song that delves into the pain and hopelessness experienced by young people in our society. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the struggles they face and the urgent need for change. As I listen to this song, I can't help but be moved by the message it conveys.
The song begins with the heartbreaking realization of the singer as he looks into the eyes of hopelessness. He sees the pain and despair that youth should never have to endure. It's a powerful image that highlights the brokenness of our world and the impact it has on the innocent. The lyrics speak to the singer's deep empathy and desire to make a difference.
In the midst of this despair, the song calls for action. It questions what can be done to change the current state of affairs and break the vicious cycle that perpetuates the suffering of the innocent. This theme resonates with me because it reminds me of the call to compassion and justice found throughout the Bible.
One verse that comes to mind is Proverbs 31:8-9, which says, "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy." This verse speaks directly to the responsibility we have to stand up for those who are oppressed and marginalized. It calls us to be the voice for the voiceless, just as "Hearts Of The Innocent" does.
Another verse that relates to the theme of the song is Matthew 25:40, where Jesus says, "Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." This verse reminds us that when we show love and compassion to those who are hurting, we are serving Jesus himself. It's a powerful reminder of the significance of our actions and the impact they can have on the lives of others.
"Hearts Of The Innocent" also raises important questions about the state of our society and families. It laments the loss of the commitment to family and the impact it has on the younger generation. This theme reminds me of Ephesians 6:4, which instructs fathers not to provoke their children to anger but to bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. It speaks to the importance of strong familial relationships and the impact they have on the well-being of children.
Overall, "Hearts Of The Innocent" is a powerful song that speaks to the pain and suffering of the young generation. It calls for action, compassion, and a change in societal norms. As Christians, it reminds us of our responsibility to stand up for the oppressed and to be a voice for the voiceless. It challenges us to examine our own actions and the impact they have on those around us. May we be inspired by this song to make a difference in the lives of the innocent and bring about positive change in our world.
