The Frontier.2
In July of 1992, I sat on the deck of a friend’s house in Colorado and watched an amazing lightning storm. I thought about how we are often looking for a new adventure—usually “somewhere out there” where the lightning strikes—when the journey is, more than likely, a heart-and-head trail instead of a mountain hike (though I’ve lost count of the times that a hike brought clarity to my heart and head). A song started brewing, and here’s what came out. I’ll write more about it tomorrow.
For now, here are the lyrics (which I originally wrote on the back of a Frontier Ranch paper placemat that I still have)...
And Simon Cowell, you just leave that duct tape right where it is.
The Frontier
Well I can see that you are searching for something to believe in
Hoping that you'll find the answers to your life
And you can start your search at the foot of the great wide open
Only to find the frontier lies within your heart...
Are you looking for the frontier?
Are you looking for a new place to start?
'Cause if you're searching for the answers to your life
You can find them at the frontier of your heart
You may have climbed to find the answers
at the top of the great mountains
Thinking that the top would have a clearer view
But as you look out at the beauty and all of its surroundings
A Voice within replies, "the answer is inside of you...”
Are you looking for the frontier?
Are you looking for a new place to start?
'Cause if you're searching for the answers to your life
You can find them at the frontier of your heart
You are climbing up the ladder, rung by rung.
Can't you see now that the battle has already been won?
You can start on some adventure, explore the unexplored
Looking for a place to stake your claim
And you can seek some recognition, open every door
But open up your heart and find the One who knows your name...
Are you looking for the frontier?
Are you looking for a new place to start?
'Cause if you're searching for the answers to your life
You can find them at the frontier of your heart
