Lord, Do You See the Tears

[like something Juanita du Plessis, Steve Hofmeyr, or Jack van Niekerk might sing.]

[Verse 1]
The night wind’s blowing softly on this empty farm road,
Stars above are shining, but my heart feels cold.
I’ve prayed a thousand prayers beneath this southern sky,
But sometimes it feels like Heaven’s gone quiet tonight.

[Chorus]
Lord, do You see the tears when nobody’s near?
Do You feel the pain that I’m hiding here?
I’m holding on, though my faith’s worn thin,
Lord, do You see the tears rolling down again?

[Verse 2]
Mama always told me, “Child, just trust His plan,”
But the storms keep coming, I can’t understand.
I’ve tried to be strong, I’ve tried to believe,
But this heart’s been breaking underneath my sleeve.

[Chorus]
Lord, do You see the tears when nobody’s near?
Do You feel the pain that I’m hiding here?
I’m holding on, though my faith’s worn thin,
Lord, do You see the tears rolling down again?

[Bridge]
Maybe every teardrop’s just Your way to heal,
To wash away the sorrow till Your love feels real.
So I’ll keep on singing through the pain and fear,
‘Cause I know You’re listening — I know You’re here.

[Final Chorus]
Lord, You see the tears when nobody’s near,
You hold my heart and You calm my fear.
You lift me up when I fall again,
Lord, You see the tears —
And You call me friend.

[Outro]
Mmm… Lord, You see the tears…
And You never let go of my hand.

country-gospel feel: heartfelt, melodic, and sincere, with storytelling and emotional depth, lead female