Former members include Derek Webb (guitar, vocals; left the band in 2003 to pursue a solo career), Aaron Tate (songwriting duties), Aric Nitzberg (bass guitar), and Randy Holsapple (hammond organ).
Recently Derek Webb rejoined the band.
Walk With Me
Caedmon's Call Lyrics
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With watered down coffee and words of gold
As I can feel the edges of these things
When I hear you speak to me, so walk with me
Walk with me
Walk with me empty, walk with me strong
The hush of our voices, when the day seems so long
It unravels all I thought I knew
So will you lead me, beside the still waters
Where the oil, it runs over, and my cup overflows
You restore my soul
Tell me the story, where old is made new
The promise of the ages, and all things that are true
When the shadows fall and the wrecking ball
Swings and tears me through the heart
So will you lead me, beside the still waters
Where the oil, it runs over, and my cup overflows
Will you lead me, beside the still waters
Where the oil, it runs over, and my cup overflows
You restore my soul, yeah
Restore my soul
The lyrics to Caedmon’s Call’s song “Walk With Me” paint an emotional portrait of a desire for a deep connection and soulful communion with a loved one. The song begins with an evocative call to “walk with me quiet, walk with me slow”, creating a sense of intimacy and closeness. The mention of “watered down coffee” and “words of gold” suggests a gentleness and warmth in the singer’s relationship with their partner. The notion of feeling the “edges of these things” when hearing the partner’s voice implies a sensitivity to the nuances of their connection.
In the next verse, the song shifts to a plea for strength and resilience. The “hush of our voices” becomes a comforting presence in long days, like “a balm” or “a jewel”. The music slows and intensifies with a powerful cry for guidance and support in difficult times. The singer asks to be led “beside the still waters” where “the oil runs over and my cup overflows”. The repetition of this phrase creates a sense of abundance and spiritual replenishment, as the singer asks to have their soul restored.
The final verse of the song continues this theme of healing and renewal. The singer asks their partner to “tell me the story where old is made new”, a reference to the redemptive possibilities of love and faith. The image of “shadows fall[ing]” and a “wrecking ball” tearing through the heart suggests the pain of life’s challenges, but also the resilience that comes from being “led…beside the still waters” and having one’s “cup…overflow”. Ultimately, the song creates a sense of comfort and hope amidst the struggles of life, with the final plea for one’s soul to be restored.
Line by Line Meaning
Walk with me quiet, walk with me slow
Accompany me silently and at a relaxed pace
With watered down coffee and words of gold
Let's share a diluted coffee that tastes bad but with meaningful conversations
As I can feel the edges of these things
I am on the brink of understanding myself and my surroundings
When I hear you speak to me, so walk with me
The sound of your voice makes everything make sense, so stay with me
Walk with me empty, walk with me strong
Join me in my vulnerability and in my strength
The hush of our voices, when the day seems so long
The calmness in our voices is comforting when the day seems endless
It is like a balm, it is like a jewel
It is a remedy and a treasure at the same time
It unravels all I thought I knew
It reveals the truth and the unknown beyond what I believe I know
So will you lead me, beside the still waters
Can you guide me to a peaceful and calming place?
Where the oil, it runs over, and my cup overflows
Where the abundance and blessings overflow in my life
You restore my soul
You bring healing and rejuvenation to my inner self
Tell me the story, where old is made new
Share a story of transformation and redemption
The promise of the ages, and all things that are true
The assurance of the everlasting and everything that is genuine
When the shadows fall and the wrecking ball
When darkness looms and everything falls apart
Swings, and tears me through the heart
Hitting and breaking my heart into pieces
Will you lead me, beside the still waters
Can you show me the way to peace and tranquility?
Where the oil, it runs over, and my cup overflows
Where there is abundance and overwhelming blessings
You restore my soul, yeah
You make me whole again, indeed
Restore my soul
Please bring healing and completeness to my inner self
Contributed by Aubrey C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.