i follow all the rules   well at least i'm trying   hoping when my days are through   You will be pleased.      i've lived the longest days   thinking my heart was so bad   too scared to look in Your face   oh, if only i had.      is it alright   if i stay here all night   by the shoreline      i cannot believe   that You are angry or unjust   You have done nothing but have compassion on us   so be near when i've given up   be near me.      i'm just like everyone else   we are all hiding   acting like i have a wealth   of knowledge and peace.      but all i've ever wanted   and what men have given their lives for   is a God who understands my weaknesses   a God that i can love.      is it alright   if i stay here all night   by the shoreline      i cannot believe   that You are angry or unjust   You have done nothing but have compassion on us   so be near when i've given up   be near me.      yeah, yeah   yeah      i believe You are good and righteous   You've given me Your reckless love   so be near   be near.      is it alright   if i stay here all night   by the shoreline      i cannot believe   that You are angry or unjust   You have done nothing but have compassion on us   and i cannot believe   that You are angry or unjust   You have done nothing but have compassion on us   so be near when i've given up   be near me   o, be near   be near me.