Outside In Lyrics

It's hard for me to face
That so much time has passed
And all the things that went away
Were those I thought would last
It's hard to look into
The mirror dark within
And not embracing the reflection there
May be my greatest sin
Sometimes I feel
I'm on the outside looking in
It's like I'm watching someone else
Living in my skin
Hope has stained my heart in vain
I'm drowning in my sin
Sometimes I feel
I'm on the outside looking in
Standing here with empty hands
To fill my heart
And thinking I am winning
In a race I didn't start
Why is it that I always fail
To hit the mark?
How can I be connecting
While I'm unplugged in my heart
Father have mercy on your son
Always bring me home again
However far I've run
Father grant wisdom for within
So I no longer have to be
On the outside looking in