The melody of this song was given about 10 years ago. Somehow I could never come up with what I felt was a strong chorus. Everything has a time and it happened one night as I was humming the melody that the Lord gave the words “Take Me There.” Later Jason Davidson and I finished the lyrics to the song. It was easy writing because the world is not my home. As I grow older I realize how much this statement is so true for every believer. This is one of my all time favorite songs because I look so forward to seeing Jesus. Sometimes I go there in my mind and spirit but someday face to face. -David

Been lots of places
These feet have strolled a lonely shore
I’ve watched the sea reach for the sky
Drank from oasis
And I have scaled a mountain side
Never thought I could reach so high
But with the rain there comes an emptiness
The clouds all hid the Sun
Being homesick over comes me
But my journey’s just begun
Chorus
Take me there
I’m longing for a place
I’ve only seen in my thoughts and in my dreams
Take me there
I’m weary of this world and I believe heaven is my destiny

Turn back the pages
Lines and lines of loneliness
I wrote the book on misery
Just hollow phrases
Without a reason or a rhyme
My story became a tragedy
But don’t judge me by my cover
Cause inside I’m running free
He rewrote my happy ending
He’s coming back for me
Repeat Chorus
Bridge
Over the rainbow
I’ll finally find, my street of gold
Somewhere beyond the moon
I’ll hear you speak my name
I’ll come running falling in your arms
Repeat Chorus

Words by David W. Huff and Jason Davidson
Music by David W. Huff
© Copyright 2000 by Giant Records, Inc. Published by Huff, Huff and Huff Plublishing ASCAP – All rights reserved.

I was in the fellowship hall when the melody and words came “If I Could Love You More” from my mouth. When I stopped to consider this thought, I was overwhelmed with an understanding I could never love the Lord the way He Loves me. There are those times when you go through moments of feeling like just a need for getting closer to Him. There are the times when you realize you just have to spend the rest of eternity of growing in His Grace and Love. When you add all those years of loving the Lord, it is moments of time to try to give back some of the love He shared with us. -David

Looking at a life gone past
All the things that didn’t last
It’s a wonder I could find
My way back to your loving arms
But through the tears and past my fears
In a Fathers love you ran to me
I was broken and alone
You smiled and called me your son
Chorus
If I could love you more
I still could never love you, like you love me
If I could love you more
I’d take back all the times, I made you turn in shame
But if it’s just the same
I’ll spend my life of grace, to love you more

Just tell me what to do or say
I’ve hurt you Lord so many ways
It’s a wonder you could see
The treasure that you placed in me
But now I know where I belong
I’m sorry I was gone so long
You welcomed me back home
As if I was the only one
Repeat Chorus

Words by Mark Walker and David W. Huff
Music by David W. Huff
© Copyright 2000 by Giant Records, Inc. Published by Huff, Huff and Huff Plublishing ASCAP – All rights reserved.

When I was about 4 years old, I remember standing outside our little 3 room house located down this little dirt road in Mississippi. I looked into the skies and I threw this stick as far as I could throw. I can remember watching as it went into what I felt was heaven. I just knew it landed somewhere out there in a far away place. For some reason I never forgot that experience. As a kid, I always felt God was somewhere way out there beyond where that stick landed, but know I understand He’s not that far away at all. -David

You light up my heart
When ever I call Your name
There’s no greater love
I know You feel the same
To think that I once believed
You were somewhere, way out there
Chorus
Lord I know
Heaven is not so far, away
Lord I know you’re right here
Heaven is not so far, away

I’m living on hope
Some day I’ll see Your face
We’ll turn back the time
The moment I felt Your grace
We’ll walk where the angels follow
But till then, I be content
Repeat Chorus
Bridge
When I’m alone in the darkest night
You embrace all my fears
You’ve touched me with Your love and I understand
I have heaven right here
Repeat Chorus

Words and Music by David W. Huff
© Copyright 2000 by Giant Records, Inc. Published by Huff, Huff and Huff Plublishing ASCAP – All rights reserved.

Our natural man finds it hard to believe the written Word Of God, but deep in our heart there is a substance called faith that knows “really” it is truth. This song was so much fun because I realize how much like little children we all are. It truly is that “child like faith” that allows us to believe everything in the Word Of God. I sing as a child…… la la la la la la la la…… I believe. -David

Can you really walk on water
Can you teach the lame to dance
Can you calm a soul that’s stormin’
Look through the heart with just a glance
Can you mend a dream that’s shattered
Mold a treasure from a mess
Can you fill a fool with wisdom
Or turn a pauper to a prince
Chorus
Oh Lord I know I believe
I been baptized in a river of love
Went down in the name of the Lord
Filled with the Holy Ghost and with Fire

Can you really make a mountain
Make an enemy my friend
Turn grudges to forgiveness
Build Your Kingdom with my hands
Can you overlook my failures
Are you closer than a friend
Am I really one you died for
Will you really come again
Repeat Chorus Twice
Bridge
I don’t need questions or doubt
When my soul has figured it out
My heart has persuaded my mind and I’m sure
Our God can do anything
Repeat Chorus Twice

Words and Music by Mark Walker and David W. Huff
© Copyright 2000 by Giant Records, Inc. Published by Huff, Huff and Huff Plublishing ASCAP – All rights reserved.

There is no one who has not considered the “here after”.  When my friend and brother in the Lord brought this song to me.  I’ll never forget, he said “This one was written for you”.  I immediately loved the song.  Jason thanks for including me on this one and for allowing me to put myself into it.  It speaks my heart.  Thanks John Roberts for the line “I know that death has no mercy”, it worked real well with this song. -David

I never thought the hands of time
Could trace and draw these lines, on my face
And I never dreamed that I would long
To return and embrace my younger days
But growing old is growing easier
Than it used to be
Cause I’m longing, for the day that it will be
Chorus
Eternity
In a place of love and joy
A place where we will live
Eternally
With the lamb and the lion
I will lay down in peace, forever praising Jesus
No eternity won’t be long enough for me

I know that death has no mercy
It can be so cruel and hurt, the ones you love
But there’s a greater consolation
In knowing that we have a life, waiting up above
Oh I’ve never seen the wealth I own
But I know it’s waiting there
And every step, takes me closer to my home
Repeat Chorus
Bridge
One day when I’m called away
And time is a memory
Forever will be my reward
That’s when I will see
Repeat Chorus

Words and Music by Jason Davidson and David W. Huff
© Copyright 2000 by Giant Records, Inc. Published by Huff, Huff and Huff Plublishing ASCAP – All rights reserved.

I was there during the “hippy” movement when everyone was talking about love.  Even though their kind of love was not the kind of love the world is searching for, it did bring somewhat of a searching thing for people.  I know love has been sung about so much but I felt just one more song about love that points the right direction could never be sung too much.  -David

Walking down the road of life
It’s sad but it’s oh so true
People don’t seem to care
They’ve forgotten about the golden rule
Somewhere along the line
I’m praying everyone would see
Chorus
Love is the only hope we have
To make it alone in the lonely world
We need more of Jesus every day
To shine in our hearts and to light our way
Oh Love
Love is the only hope

I’ve looked into a mama’s eyes
As she held her baby child
There’s a lesson to be learned
If we could only take the time
Somewhere along the line
I believe everyone will see
Repeat Chorus
Bridge
It’s a cruel heartless life
Fighting to survive
There’s no mountain we can’t climb
If we could only realize
Repeat Chorus

Words by David W. Huff and Jason Davidson
Music by David W. Huff
© Copyright 2000 by Giant Records, Inc. Published by Huff, Huff and Huff Plublishing ASCAP – All rights reserved.

Thank God I realize I can’t make it in this crazy world except He leads me, guides me, tells me where to go and what to do.  The more I learn about my Father, the more I know I’m not capable of anything except he Fathers me.  As a child I was so dependent on my wonderful Mother and Dad, but now that I’m older I look to the Holy One of Israel to watch over me.  Lord I truly am dependent on Your Holiness and Your guidance. -David

Without Your Love, there’s no breath in me
Without Your Heart, there’s no life in me
Without Your Hand, there’s no hope for me
Without Your Strength, there’s no way for me
Chorus
Father me
Wash over me
Come shelter me
Oh Father me
Lord humble me
Break me
Then mold me
Oh Father me

I can’t survive, in this barren land
I’m dependent, on Your Holiness
You’re always waiting, always been
Lover of my soul, You’re my friend of friends
Repeat Chorus
Bridge
All my fountains Lord are found in You
There’s no need to search for more
Your voice a gentle whisper
Your blessings a gentle song
Your guiding hands are leading me along
Repeat Chorus

Words and Music by Mark Walker and David W. Huff
© Copyright 2000 by Giant Records, Inc. Published by Huff, Huff and Huff Plublishing ASCAP – All rights reserved.

One day I was sitting at the piano and without even thinking of what I was going to start to sing, the Lord put these words in my mouth “It’s a long way to nowhere”.  The Lord gave the rest of the music to the song and I shared this song with Mark Walker.  He took the thought and melody and God gave him the rest of the lyrics.  Mark has a great way of expressing what I feel in my own heart.  This song reminds me of my life of searching only to find there was nothing there but nothing.  But you know, all those miles and miles of nothing, still I found the way home. -David

Time and circumstances
Run away before my eyes
Countless fears and failures
Turn laughters into cries
All the ways that seem familar
Take a cruel ugly face
I find the road of rescue
Marked with mercy, love and grace
Chorus
It’s a long way, to nowhere
Takes a long time, to find there is nothing there
Miles and miles of trying
And then it’s all lost
The end to wayward wondering
Is starting at the cross
It’s a long way, to nowhere

In a world of crumbling kingdoms
And castles made of sand
It all amounts to nothing
Just these tired hardened hands
The best of dreams they will shatter
No matter how much you give
But the place where you meet Jesus
It’s there you start to live
Repeat Chorus

Words by Mark Walker and David W. Huff
Music by David W. Huff
© Copyright 2000 by Giant Records, Inc. Published by Huff, Huff and Huff Plublishing ASCAP – All rights reserved.

A friend from Charleston, South Carolina gave this title many years ago.  Each album David the and Giants would record Dave Foster would always ask if I had written the song with the title “Won’t Somebody Love Me”.   Sorry Dave it took so long, but I can only write as the Lord gives.  Martin Case was such a blessing on this song with his writing ability God blessed him with.  This song is dedicated to my brothers and sisters in the Lord at the Tupelo children’s mansion.  I love each one of you even though I don’t even know your names.  You are so special in the eyes of Jesus.  -David

Well my heart is feeling lonely
My heart is feeling sad
Looking for the reason
For true love I never had
I know it is out there
I’d like to find it right away
A love that’s invincible
That will always stay
Chorus 1
Won’t somebody love me
Won’t somebody care
Won’t somebody show me
A love that’s always there

I have looked in many places
Searching here and there
Just when I think I’ve got it
Turn around and it’s nowhere
I need a love that’s lasting
That won’t just slip away
A love that goes beyond my need
So I don’t have to say
Repeat Chorus Twice
Bridge
In the land of the lonely hearts
Where my life it feel apart
The love of Jesus
Whispered a sunrise
I heard the Truth
And it opened my eyes
Chorus 2
Yes, somebody loves me
Yes, somebody cares
Yes, somebody showed me
A love that’s always there

Words by Martin Case and David W. Huff
Music by David W. Huff
© Copyright 2000 by Giant Records, Inc. Published by Huff, Huff and Huff Plublishing ASCAP – All rights reserved.

This song was written before I met the Lord.  It was during a time I was really searching for Jesus  and didn’t even know it.  When I played this song for people in the record industry in the 70’s, they looked at me strange and asked what I meant.  My reply was “I don’t know right now, but I will know someday”.  It was not long after the song was written that the Lord Saved me.  Only a few words were changed from the original writing. -David

I was born a country boy in a three room shack
We didn’t have much but we sure had lots of love
There was a church just down the road
I used to spend some time
But know it’s gone away and it’s moved to another place
So many memories
So many tears I’ve cried
Let me tell you now
Chorus
Save me, save me
Save me from my rock-n-roll world
Take me, shake me
I don’t wanna live in this world

Back in the year of 63, they killed by brother John
And ever since that day the world seemed to lost it’s smile
The signs of time are coming true but you just can’t see
Don’t you think we all need to get down on our knees
We don’t have very long, I want you to sing along
Sing it with me know
Repeat Chorus
Bridge
So many days I’ve been alone
I thought about a better home
It won’t be long till the earth shall die
Get ready for the meeting in the sky
Chorus 2
He saved me, He saved me
He saved me from my rock-n-roll world
He took me, He shook me
I don’t wanna live in this world

Words and Music by David W. Huff
© Copyright 1977 Published by EMI – All rights reserved.

I was standing outside the recording studio in Laurel, Ms when all of a sudden it seemed as though a tornado was about to hit.  The wind was so strong along with the rain.  It was very dark, except for the bright strikes of lightning.  Through the storm I felt a peace surround me as I was considering the fact that our God has even the storm in His control.  The song was born out of this thought and was written during this time. -David

Intro
Now let the rains fall, let it come on down
Let the winds blow, let em blow and blow
Let the earth turn round and round
He’s got the world in His hands

In the days when earth was dark and void
And darkness was upon, upon the face of the deep
With just a word, He said let there be light
And He created all, it took Him just a week
From the ground He took a little bit of dirt
And He made a living soul
He made you, He made me, He made everything
And life He gives to the young and old
Chorus
Now let the rains fall, let it come on down
Let the winds blow, let em blow and blow
Let the earth turn round and round
Now let the stars fall, let em shine so bright
Let the birds sing, or let em hush their song
Let the days turn, turn to night
He’s got the world in His hands

Once upon a time when I was young
And I was all alone, but I was yet so blind
Through the storm and even in the night
He brought me through it all in just a little time
Now I’m old enough to know that He is real
And He’s right here by my side
He’s got you, He’s got me, He’s got everyone
Right in the palms of His precious hands
Repeat Chorus

Words and Music by David W. Huff
© Copyright 1978 Published by EMI – All rights reserved.

Of the sixteen albums that David and the Giants have recorded only a couple of songs were written by other people. Since this is my first solo project I was very cautious in recording only what I felt was songs that has something to minister in its own way. When I first heard “You Surround Me” I was deeply touched with the song. After getting to know my friend and brother in the Lord, Mark Walker, I wanted to put it on my first recording.  I could never sing it quite as well as Mark, but most importantly I did it unto the Lord. Mark, God gave you a beautiful song.   (Thanks for the pennywhistle, it gave something very special to this song.) -David

If ever I am lonely
Your Love, it fills my soul
If I am broken hearted
You surround me til I’m whole
You’re the joy, the hope, the glory
My redeemer and my friend
You fill my every longing
Your blessings have no end
Chorus
You surround me, oh Lord
You surround me, oh Lord
You are my covering

I sit down in Your presence
In Your shadow spend the night
My shield of faith, my fortress
My refuge in the fight
All around the battle rages
But in the dark my heart can see
Oh You are with me in time of trouble
I have the shelter of Your wings
Repeat Chorus

Words and Music by Mark Walker
© Copyright 1999 by Giant Records, Inc. Published by Huff, Huff and Huff Plublishing ASCAP – All rights reserved.