When the pieces seem too shattered To gather off the floor And all that seems to matter Is that I don't feel you anymore No, I don't feel you anymore I need a reason to sing I need a reason to sing I need to know that you're still holding The whole world in your hands I need a reason to sing When I'm overcome by fear And I hate everything I know If this waiting lasts forever I'm afraid I might let go I'm afraid I might let go I need a reason to sing I need a reason to sing I need to know that you're still holding The whole world in your hands And I need a reason to sing If there be a victory Will you sing it over me now Your peace is the melody Will you sing it over me now If there be a victory Will you sing it over me now Oh Lord, your peace is the melody Will you sing it over me now I need a reason to sing I need a reason to sing I need to know that you're still holding The whole world in your hands And that is a reason to sing