In the rock (and roll) community, Bill Monroe may be best known via one of Elvis Presley's earliest recordings at Sun Records, that of Monroe's 'Blue Moon of Kentucky'. Patsy Cline also made a highly regarded version of this song.
Get Down On Your Knees and Pray
Bill Monroe Lyrics
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Hey... my brother... (you better get down on your knees and pray)
[1st voice]
Get down...
[2nd voice]
Get down...
[3rd voice]
Get down...
[4th voice]
Get down... Get down on your knees and pray.
Get down... get down..get down..get down.....
You better get down on your knees and pray.
Hey... my sister... (can't you hear me say)
Hey... my sister... (you better get down on your knees and pray)
The lyrics to Bill Monroe's "Get Down On Your Knees and Pray" are a call to action, urging listeners to turn to prayer as a means of spiritual guidance and salvation. The repetition of the phrase "Get down on your knees and pray" emphasizes the importance of this act, and the use of the word "better" suggests a sense of urgency. The references to "my brother" and "my sister" underscore the idea that this is a message meant for all to heed, regardless of background or identity.
The use of multiple voices in the song similarly highlights the universality of the message, as each voice represents a distinct perspective while still supporting the overall call to action. The repetition of the phrase "get down" in between the calls to prayer creates a sense of rhythm and urgency, as though the song itself is urging its listeners to take action. Overall, the lyrics in "Get Down On Your Knees and Pray" serve as a poignant reminder of the power of faith and communal prayer in times of hardship.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey... my brother... (can't you hear me say)
Listen to me, brother.
Hey... my brother... (you better get down on your knees and pray)
You need to pray, brother.
[1st voice]
Get down...
Bend your knees...
[2nd voice]
Get down...
Submit yourself...
[3rd voice]
Get down...
Humble yourself...
[4th voice]
Get down... Get down on your knees and pray.
Kneel down and pray for salvation.
Get down... get down..get down..get down.....
Keep praying and worshipping.
You better get down on your knees and pray.
It is crucial that you kneel and pray for redemption.
Hey... my sister... (can't you hear me say)
Listen to me, sister.
Hey... my sister... (you better get down on your knees and pray)
You should pray, sister.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BILL REID, MARY REID
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