Miller formed the Buddy Miller Band, which included singer/songwriter Shawn Colvin on vocals and guitar.
In addition to releasing several solo albums over the years, Miller has toured as lead guitarist/backing vocalist for Emmylou Harris's Spyboy band, Steve Earle on his El Corazon tour, and Linda Ronstadt. He co-produced and performed on Jimmie Dale Gilmore's 2000 album Endless Night. He has also appeared on several albums by songwriter/singer Lucinda Williams.
At the 4th Annual Americana Music Association Honors & Awards, the Ryman Auditorium September 2005, Miller received the Album of the Year Award for his Universal United House of Prayer, and the opening cut of that album, Worry Too Much (penned by Mark Heard, and originally released on Second Hand), won the Song of the Year Award.
Shelter Me
Buddy Miller Lyrics
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The mountains all fall to the ground
But I will fear none of these things
Shelter me Lord underneath your wings
Dark waters rise and thunders pound
The wheels of war are going round
And all the walls are crumbling
(Shelter me Lord)
Hide me underneath you wings
Hide me deep inside your heart
In your refuge - cover me
The world can shake
But Lord I'm making you my hiding place
The wind can blow the rain can pour
The deluge breaks the tempest roars
But in the storm my spirit sings
(When you) shelter me Lord underneath your wings
(Shelter me lord)
Hide me underneath you wings
Hide me deep inside your heart
In your refuge - cover me
The world can shake
But Lord I'm making you my hiding place
Now on the day you call for me
Someday when time - no more shall be
I'll say oh death where is your sting
You shelter me Lord underneath your wings
Buddy Miller's song, "Shelter Me," is a harrowing cry of both fear and faith. The track opens with the image of an earthquake and mountains tumbling down, but the singer insists he will not fear these things as the Lord will shelter him underneath His wings. This sentiment is followed by the notion of war and crumbling walls, serving as a metaphor for societal upheaval. In the midst of all this chaos, the singer calls upon the Lord, asking Him to hide him and cover him in His refuge. The song's chorus repeats this notion of being sheltered and hidden underneath the Lord's wings, a metaphor for divine protection.
The second verse continues with images of natural disaster, encompassing the wind, rain, deluge, and tempest. Despite this, the singer's spirit remains steadfast, and he sings of how the Lord shelters him. The final verse is the most poignant as it speaks of the inevitability of death. When the day comes, and time is no more, the singer meets death with courage, asking where his sting is as the Lord shelters him. Overall, the song's message is a hopeful one, as it speaks to the singer's unwavering faith in the Lord's protection and guidance.
Line by Line Meaning
The earth can shake the sky come down
Despite the biggest calamities on this planet, I won't be afraid
The mountains all fall to the ground
Even if the most permanent things in life disappear, I won't be afraid
But I will fear none of these things
I will not let fear control me, even in the face of danger
Shelter me Lord underneath your wings
I ask You, God, for protection and refuge in Your care
Dark waters rise and thunders pound
Chaos and danger are imminent; floods and thunderstorms are coming
The wheels of war are going round
There is fighting and conflict in the world
And all the walls are crumbling
Everything around me is falling apart
Hide me underneath you wings
I pray for You to shield and protect me
Hide me deep inside your heart
I ask to be hidden within Your love and compassion
In your refuge - cover me
I seek protection and safety within Your embrace
The world can shake
Even if everything around me is changing or falling apart
But Lord I'm making you my hiding place
I have faith that You are my place of safety and protection in life
The wind can blow the rain can pour
No matter what natural disasters may come
The deluge breaks the tempest roars
Even during floods and storms
But in the storm my spirit sings
My faith and trust in You remain strong, even when life is tough
Now on the day you call for me
When my time is up
Someday when time - no more shall be
When this life comes to an end
I'll say oh death where is your sting
I will not be afraid of the unknown, but will face it with confidence in God's plan
You shelter me Lord underneath your wings
I trust in You to give me protection and comfort, even in death
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BUDDY MILLER, JULIE ANNE MILLER
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