Where Were You?

Words, music and cover created by me in neural networ This song is an honest and necessary reflection on the cost of compassion. In a world that rushes forward, it is easy to turn away from another’s pain, hide behind indifference, or simply wait for someone else to offer a helping hand. But our faith and kind heart require action from us. We are all human, and every one of us has been caught "when the storm came down." This song calls on us to consider: Are we ready to risk noticing those with "broken wings"? Or do we simply wait for our second chance? May this question motivate us toward true kindness, the kind that does not wait but shows itself here and now. 1 John 3:17, 18 urges us to action: “But whoever has the material possessions of this world and beholds his brother in need and yet shuts the door of his tender compassion upon him, how can the love of God remain in him? Little children, we should love, not in word nor with the tongue, but in deed and truth.” [Verse 1] Did you ever see her hiding out that day, Wings bent in the bramble, out of the way? Not a word from the sky, just the hush of the rain, Do you remember, or were you busy counting gain? [Pre-chorus] Everyone scattered when the thunder rolled through, But who stuck around, who noticed the blue? [Chorus] Where were you when the storm came down, Did you hear that broken sound? Was her quiet worth a second glance, Or did you just wait for your second chance? [Verse 2] Saw some faces watching from under the eaves, Smirks in the silence, easy to leave. Some lent a feather, some offered a song, But most faded fast when the wait got too long. [Pre-chorus] Hard to be brave when the world's looking on, Who did you hope was already gone? [Chorus] Where were you when the storm came down, Did you hear that broken sound? Was her quiet worth a second glance, Or did you just wait for your second chance? [Solo] [Bridge] Funny how the clouds don’t stay around for long, Suddenly the weak ones rise and the others are gone. Do you wonder if you missed the part where she flew, Or are you still watching for someone else’s blue? [Chorus] Where were you when the storm came down, Did you hear that broken sound? Would you lend a hand if you saw her fall, Or would you just turn back and recall? [Outro] So if someone’s grounded, wings heavy and sore, Would you walk away, or would you care a little more?