I'd rather live in the desert
Where daily I must face my fear
And the way ahead is full of tears
Where even though my life is hard
Your precious presence isn't far
And constantly I'm reassured
That every cry is always heard
I'd rather live in the desert
Than live a life of status quo
Complacent with no highs or lowsÂ
Cocooned and comfortably numb
Comfortably deaf and comfortably dumb
Content to let the world go by
Content to let the sinner die
Refusing an abundant life
I'd rather live in the desert
Then answer the green pastures call
Then quietly rest by waterfall
I'd turn my back upon it all
If I can't be with you