Take My Hand
Ben Harper The Blind Boys Of Alabama Lyrics
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And I hope I've served you well
Oh - I've lived a life to join you
And now only time will tell
Oh - Take my hand when you are worried
Take my hand when you're alone
Take my hand and let me guide you
Father dear father
Pulled his car to the side of the road
Looked at his children with tears in his eyes
Said life is too heavy a load
Take my hand when you are worried
Take my hand when you're alone
Take my hand and let me guide you
Take my hand to lead you home
Some days I'm struck with sorrow
Need a place to hide
There's nowhere else you can put life
But way down deep inside
Take my hand and let me guide you
Take my hand when you're alone
Take my hand and let me guide you
Take my hand to lead you home
Take my hand when you are worried
Take my hand to lead you home
Take my hand and let me guide you
Take my hand to lead you home
Take my hand...
The lyrics of "Take My Hand" by Ben Harper and The Blind Boys of Alabama convey an inspiring dedication to serving the divine and a readiness to guide others spiritually. The opening lines "Lord I work to serve you / And I hope I've served you well" express a desire for approval from the divine, acknowledging that an honest effort has been made to lead a righteous path. The phrase "lived a life to join you" suggests a longing to connect with God and achieve spiritual unity. The lyricist then humbly admits there is still much to be determined about the success of this effort, noting that only time will tell.
The chorus "Take my hand when you are worried / Take my hand when you're alone / Take my hand and let me guide you / Take my hand to lead you home" serves as an invitation to others feeling lost or struggling to seek support, comfort, and guidance. The second verse presents the figure of a father stopping his car and comforting his children, acknowledging the weight of the struggles of life. The final verse portrays a personal struggle and the need for solace, but then concludes with an expression of a readiness to guide others towards inner peace, closing with the repeated refrain of "Take my hand."
Overall, the lyrics of "Take My Hand" express a spiritual benevolence and dedication to helping others, indicating that no matter one's personal struggles, there is always a hand to hold.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord I work to serve you
I am committed to serving the Lord and doing His work
And I hope I've served you well
I pray that my service to the Lord has been satisfactory
Oh - I've lived a life to join you
My life's purpose is to be with the Lord
And now only time will tell
Only time will reveal whether I have achieved my goal of being with the Lord
Oh - Take my hand when you are worried
When you are troubled, let me offer my hand to you as a source of comfort
Take my hand when you're alone
When you feel lonely, reach out to me and I will be there for you
Take my hand and let me guide you
Let me help you find your way through life's challenges
Take my hand to lead you home
Follow me and I will lead you to the Lord's embrace
Father dear father
Addressing a father figure with affection and respect
Pulled his car to the side of the road
Stopped the car to address a pressing matter
Looked at his children with tears in his eyes
Gazed at his kids with sadness and a heavy heart
Said life is too heavy a load
Expressed that life's burdens can be overwhelming
Some days I'm struck with sorrow
On certain days, I am consumed with sadness
Need a place to hide
I long for a refuge, a place to escape from my troubles
There's nowhere else you can put life
When life gets hard, there's nowhere to turn but to face it head-on
But way down deep inside
The only solace is found within the depths of the soul
Take my hand to lead you home
Trust me to guide you to the Lord's embrace
Take my hand and let me guide you
I am here to help you find your path in life
Take my hand when you're alone
When you feel isolated, reach out to me and I will be there
Take my hand when you are worried
In times of anxiety, let me offer you comfort and reassurance
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BEN C HARPER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@seaweedhero1707
Going to sing this to my 6 year old little girl when we cross the street.
"Take My Hand..."
@sixstringedthing
How have I not heard this Blind Boys & Ben track before? :)
I'll never forget Ben singing solo a capella standing on top of a stage monitor wedge under the big tent at Bluesfest, Byron Bay Australia, 2007.
5000 drunk/high people in a big tent and you could hear a pin drop.
@jakeduder
How are there only 477 likes for this song? This sounds great live 🔥🔥🔥
@wolfelepsy
The Best!!!
@marlonlow6948
love the way this song starts
@ketelbinky
Take my hand and help me to love, cause love I must, to live.
@eskimotoon
Ben Harper Rules....
@bruceilgenfritz9793
blessed my soul
@MicheleCampus
Great Ben Harper...
@SheilaIngramblues
Loved this,