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More To This Life
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Aug 14, 2026 updated
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Steven Curtis Chapman's 'More to This Life' reflects on the emptiness of a life focused only on daily routines and earthly pursuits. The song observes people going through the motions, feeling that life simply goes on, yet sensing a deeper need. It points to Jesus and the cross as the true beginning of a complete life, offering hope and purpose beyond mere existence. The lyrics encourage turning to Christ to find meaning and fulfillment.
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Today I watched in silence as people passed me by,
And I strained to see if there was something hidden in their eyes;
But they all looked back at me as if to say
Life just goes on.
The old familiar story told in different ways,
Make the most of your own journey from the cradle to the grave;
Dream your dreams tomorrow because today
Life must go on.
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But there's more to this life than living and dying,
More than just trying to make it through the day;
More to this life, more than these eyes alone can see,
And there's more than this life alone can be.
Tonight he lies in silence staring into space,
And looks for ways to make tomorrow better than today,
But in the morning light it looks the same;
Life just goes on.
He takes care of his family, he takes care of his work,
And every Sunday morning he takes his place at the church;
And somehow he still feels a need to search,
But life just goes on.
[Chorus]
So where do we start to find every part
Of what makes this life complete;
If we turn our eyes to Jesus we'll find
Life's true beginning is there at the cross where He died.
He died to bring us...
[Chorus]