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.
Somebody Touched Me
Bill Monroe Lyrics
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When I was prayin' (somebody touched me)
When I was prayin' (somebody touched me) must've been the hand of the Lord
Glory glory glory somebody touched me
Glory glory glory somebody touched me
Glory glory glory somebody touched me must've been the hand of the Lord
While I was singin' (somebody touched me)
While I was singin' (somebody touched me) must've been the hand of the Lord
Glory glory glory
While I was preachin' (somebody touched me)
While I was preachin' (somebody touched me)
While I was preachin' (somebody touched me) must've been the hand of the Lord
Glory glory glory
One more glory glory glory
Bill Monroe's song Somebody Touched Me is a gospel song that speaks of a powerful spiritual experience. The first verse describes being touched by someone or something during prayer, leading the singer to believe that it must have been the hand of the Lord. The repetition of the phrase "glory glory glory" reinforces the feeling of awe and reverence for this divine encounter. The second verse occurs during singing, with the same experience of being touched, leading to the same conclusion of it being the hand of the Lord. The third verse takes place during preaching, and once again the singer feels the touch of the divine. The repetition of the phrase "glory glory glory" at the end emphasizes the overwhelming feeling of being touched by the Lord and the resulting joy and gratitude.
This song is a testament to the transformative power of prayer, song, and preaching. It speaks to the belief that these activities can bring us closer to God and lead us to experience moments of profound spirituality. The repetition of the phrase "somebody touched me" conveys both the physical sensation of being touched as well as the sense of being touched by something greater than ourselves. The song is an expression of faith, highlighting the importance of these activities in religious practice and the power of a personal connection with the divine.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was prayin' (somebody touched me)
While I was praying, I felt a sensation of being touched by someone
When I was prayin' (somebody touched me)
When I continued to pray, I felt the touch again
When I was prayin' (somebody touched me) must've been the hand of the Lord
I believe that it was a divine touch from the Lord while I was praying
Glory glory glory somebody touched me
I can't help but praise and give glory to God for the experience of being touched
Glory glory glory somebody touched me
Again, I raise my voice to give thanks for the touch that I received
Glory glory glory somebody touched me must've been the hand of the Lord
I believe that it was God's hand that touched me, and I can't help but exalt Him
While I was singin' (somebody touched me)
As I was singing, I had another experience of being touched
While I was singin' (somebody touched me)
I continued to sing, and once again felt the touch
While I was singin' (somebody touched me) must've been the hand of the Lord
I believe that the touch I had while singing was also from God
While I was preachin' (somebody touched me)
As I was preaching, I had yet another experience of being touched
While I was preachin' (somebody touched me)
Even as I continued to preach, I felt the touch again
While I was preachin' (somebody touched me) must've been the hand of the Lord
Once again, I believe it was God's divine touch that I experienced while preaching
Glory glory glory
Again, I give glory and praise to God for all that I've experienced
One more glory glory glory
I can't help but continue to praise and worship God for everything He's done
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HAROLD DONNY, BILL MONROE
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