Mary Chapin Carpenter - Here I Am Lyrics






I've waited longer for lesser things
But here I am
Who really knows what tomorrow brings
But here I am
Just in case you were wondering
Just in case you lost again
Just in case you run out of friends, here I am

It's so easy to rip and to tear, se here I am
What you need the most
Disappears into thin air, so here I am
Maps and compasses may stay true
It doesn't really matter what you do
I have never forgotten you
Here I am

Some days our reach
Is bound to far exceed our grasp
I gave up hoping long ago
I could fix the past, here I am

Today I called you
For the very first time in a million years
You would never know if I told you so
About these million tears
Life doesn't wave as it's speeding by
Better grab on fast and hold on tight
And don't ever forget to fight this good fight
And here I am
Here I am
Here I am
Here I am





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  1. A.... G....

    I don't know if Mary wrote this with Jesus in mind as an inspiration, but this song is inspirational, moving beautiful, and more. It sure sounds like the love of Jesus for us all to hold on to . And to her credit I once heard John Jennings say no one decodes the message of the heart like Mary Chapin Carpenter. I love this song and the pictures that you have accompanied it with are a heart cry for love and fulfillment. Thank You

  2. D.... K....

    First time to here this one. Been a fan for a long time. How did I miss it? So much feeling in her music.

  3. T.... C....

    Here. I am.

  4. 5.... ....

    she sounds like nobody but yet everyone wants to sound like her

  5. n.... k....

    great song and vidio . thank you mandi .

  6. S.... G....

    Maravillosa canciones las de Mary Chapin Carpenter.Son profundas, emotivas y magistralmente interpretadas, además de estar respaldada por un acompañamiento instrumental de verdaderos virtuosos.

  7. T.... P....

    Such a talented songwriter, singer and amazing musician. She is truly the elder stateswoman of Folk Music.

  8. A.... G....

    This is the sound of a Soul Cry, John Jennings once said "MCC can decode the heart and put it into words" the pictures depict a more poignant image of the answer to the soul cry, The Way The Truth and The Life. JESUS

  9. J.... B....

    I have been following Mary Chapin since the early '90's. I would have loved to meet a woman with such depth. Alas, there is only one Mary Chapin. But, at least I can enjoy the music she shares from her soul. Thanks, Mary Chapin!!

  10. J.... S....

    MCC Is truly timeless

  11. B.... J....

    Thank you Mandi, it´s a wonderful video and by the way, it`s my first comment on YouTube for a video.

    7 Years have passed since you`ve done it. I`m a Singer-Songpoet and maybe, this is no coincidence. I`d like to ask you to design a video for one of my songs...Best wishes Birgit June - I wrote this because the songs of Mary Chapin Carpenter take my heart to the places I love, where I feel save and free...

  12. M.... L....

    Whenever I wonder if there is no God. When I turn cynical, feel hopeless and sad. My reach far exceeds my grasp as she says. Can we ever really forget the past?
    Yes, all this, if we believe in something bigger than ourselves.
    When I lose faith in God, I listen to her sing and I feel connected again.

  13. R.... M....

    From "The Calling" (2007). I think I may go to Kansas City this summer and fall in love with her all over again. Songs like this are why.

  14. J.... A....

    ROCKSTAR!!!  Thank you Mary!

  15. n.... w....

    Beautiful song and lovely video. Thanks for posting.
    Please listen to " Our love will endure the writers". Thank you.

  16. T.... H....

    For my beauuuutiful sister Noreen Therese!!! <3

  17. J.... Z....

    Being with you taught me absolute, unquestioned love...never felt it before, but we both knew that what we experience was just ours, as you said "soul mates"...well contrary to the experts I want to marry my soul mate...the love you taught me now has taught me something else I had very little of...patience...and you know something, we are worth the wait and obstacles till we are together...so I wait, and I love you more....I see you enter the room and you take my breath away. There is no one else, never will be...and as the song said "I ve waited much longer for lesser things"....I love you and you know it, here I am.

  18. E.... B....

    Here She is- (and if You Are...?) Hear We Are.Listening...

  19. b.... /....

    I must add this one to my MCC set list....Absolutely beautiful, as always...<3 Babs

  20. L.... *....

    I don't know if there is a lord in this world but it is a beautiful song.

  21. h.... l....

    Here I am.

  22. M.... S....

    Such a moving and beautiful song, thank you!

  23. D.... B....

    Which album is this song from?  I thought I'd heard them all, but I seem to have missed this one.  Glad you shared it.

  24. M.... M....

    Love this song! And all your songs of our Lord...beautiful!

  25. D.... A....

    The Lady has such a beautiful voice-it can rip your heart out in a song, then repair it in the next.  She is a true treasure, and a talent to be celebrated.

  26. r.... s....

    Beautiful song.  And I was really pleasantly surprised with the Christian imagery and Bible verses!  It made it just a little bit sweeter.  It's too bad that Mary herself has no use for the God of the Bible.  I do love her music though.  And your pictures and the adding of the words make this very special.   Thanks!

    r.... s....

    r stadt how do you know that she has no use for the God of the Bible.

  27. X.... ....

    This song reminds me of the things that I ohh so wish I could say to my mom but just can't find the words. It's true that I cannot change the past although I wish everyday that I could. All I can say is Here I Am.

    X.... ....

    Say it!

  28. K.... L....

    So appreciate this song today.  Thank you for the beautiful post.

  29. L.... W....

    Perfect visuals for a wonderful song.

  30. D.... M....

    This is such a beautiful song, with such deep meaning! Thank you Sonja for thinking of me with this...

  31. B.... K....

    This song helped me deal with my depression! You are a fantastic person! Thank you so much for all your help!!!! I can't thank you enough! I had some horrible thoughts about my self and I ran across this and it helped so much!!!!

  32. S.... B....

    I love how you made it christ like based :D Amen! we need more ppl like u. :) God bless you!

  33. b.... ....

    Great video and music, thanks for sharing!

  34. B.... O....

    beautiful video, thank you very much for posting

  35. R.... ....

    Beautiful. On this Easter Eve, I was reminded about how Christ sacrificed so much for us all & after all this time, His hands still stretch out to us, no matter what, saying, "Here I Am...Come & rest in Me." I'm going to church tomorrow for the 1st time in too many years. I'll carry this song in my heart on the way.
    Thank you. Beautiful post. You should do more.
    Blessings to all who see this & are touched as I was by it. May you always know He IS always there, even if you don't think so.

  36. C.... K....

    She's an absolute philosopher of the heart. I spent the entire '90's working in Country radio, and she was the most talented singer songwriter hands down in my opinion!!! Thanx for the terrific post!!!

  37. M.... C....

    amazing video <3

  38. C.... K....

    Great job...good work!!!! .... and it doesn't hurt by starting out with a living legend!!!! Please give us more. Thanx so much!!!!

  39. S.... b....

    LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!! Thank you so much for sharing and blessing us!!!

  40. H.... v....

    I heard this song on the series medical examiners...searched an found it here, thnx!! great song, beautifull video!

  41. e.... m....

    Incredible pics--...Breathtaking scenery--You should be proud--You did a great job of making it flow to the music

  42. I.... ....

    The photographs and lyrics matched so seamlessly and poignantly with the music. Thank you for sharing this.

  43. R.... R....

    great video to a great song. THANK YOU

  44. G.... R....

    One of my favourite songs at the moment. A really beautiful video to accompany it.
    thank you very much . good luck with future projects . many thanks Gareth

  45. c.... ....

    Lovely thanks for posting this. I have always loved MCC

  46. M.... S....

    Thanks for your comments! : )

  47. M.... S....

    @crydun2004 Thanks for your post! Glad you liked it. : )

  48. c.... ....

    stunning!