...do you want to know?

If you want a heart of sympathy, 

Then pray to God to help you, please

See the world that Jesus sees

But be careful what you ask Him for

Cause if you’re gonna open up that door

There’s no going back to before.

'Cause once you see a mother who can’t feed

The baby that cries in her arms

Your heart will break, and you’ll lay awake

No, sleep won’t come quick anymore

So do you want to know?

You pass him on the way to work

He holds a sign beside the curb

You look away and avoid the hurt

'Cause why should you be held responsible

Besides, he’ll probably just spend it all

On cigarettes and alcohol

But once you see that the man on the street

Has a name and a family like you

Your heart will break and you’ll lay awake

Cause you’ll understand God loves him, too

So do you want to know?

If you want a heart of sympathy

Then pray to God to help you see

'Cuz once you see a world that’s in need

And a sorrow you just can’t ignore

Your heart’s gonna break and you’ll lay awake, Cause you’ll know you could do so much more.

So do you want to know? 

"Do you want to know?"

-Josh Wilson