Find Him
Cassandra Wilson Lyrics


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Jewel told me to go get Joe
Where is he? Dying slow
But I bet I can find him
Through the clouds that fill his mind
I can find him in the darkest part of the night
Through all this enslavement
Damnation, destruction
Dysfunction, decimation
I can find him

Well, I told Jewel, girl, settle down
When it′s clear
Joe comes back 'round
And he will find us

Mourning prays for light
He will find us when the moon drinks up the night
Through music and madness
Salvation, passion
Sweet celebration
When he finds us

Loving was so easy when instinctively we knew
Now everything has changed
Stumbling through the pain of something
Powerful and new
Without a clue

Joe told me, prepare a space
Full of love and God′s sweet grace
And he will find me
When the devil's deems unworthy
He will find me
Even broken down and blind

The choices are simple, livin' them at ease
The fearful will tremble
Just keep on believin′
He will find him

He will find him
Yes, you will find him

Find him





Find him

Overall Meaning

The song "Find Him" by Cassandra Wilson speaks of a search for a man named Joe who is dying slowly - Jewel asks the singer to go find him. The lyrics are metaphoric, and the search for Joe represents a search for hope and the ability to find light in the darkness. The singer asserts that despite the difficulties and hardships that are present - such as enslavement, damnation, and destruction - she can still find Joe in the darkest parts of the night.


The lyrics express a sense of struggle and resilience, with the idea that loving someone was so much easier before things changed. However, the singer believes that they will find Joe again and that everything will fall into place. They speak of preparation, salvation, passion, and sweet celebration that will come when Joe is found. The tone of the lyrics is ultimately hopeful, with the assertion that even when something is broken down and blind, they can still find Joe - or in metaphorical terms, hope and light.


Line by Line Meaning

Jewel told me to go get Joe
Jewel instructed me to find Joe


Where is he? Dying slow
Asking where Joe is as he is slowly dying


But I bet I can find him
Confidently believing that she can locate Joe


Through the clouds that fill his mind
Searching for Joe despite his clouded thoughts


I can find him in the darkest part of the night
Able to locate Joe at the darkest of times


Through all this enslavement
Despite the feeling of being trapped


Damnation, destruction
Despite the obstacles of damnation and destruction


Dysfunction, decimation
She still thinks she can find Joe regardless of disarray and loss


Well, I told Jewel, girl, settle down
Telling Jewel to relax


When it's clear
When things become more certain


Joe comes back 'round
Joe will return


And he will find us
Joe will come and locate them


Mourning prays for light
Hopeful for a brighter tomorrow


He will find us when the moon drinks up the night
Joe will come when everything is calm


Through music and madness
In the midst of chaos and sounds


Salvation, passion
Joe's love will be their saving grace


Sweet celebration
There will be a joyous occasion with Joe's return


When he finds us
When Joe brings them together


Loving was so easy when instinctively we knew
Love was easier when it was natural and not forced


Now everything has changed
Everything is different now


Stumbling through the pain of something
Navigating through the struggles of a new experience


Powerful and new
The new experience is impactful


Without a clue
Unclear on what to do


Joe told me, prepare a space
Joe asked her to have a space ready


Full of love and God's sweet grace
A space filled with affection and grace from God


And he will find me
Joe will come and find her


When the devil's deems unworthy
Even in the face of hardship and doubt from others


He will find me
Joe will still locate her


Even broken down and blind
Regardless of personal struggles


The choices are simple, livin' them at ease
The choices are uncomplicated, so live effortlessly


The fearful will tremble
Fearful individuals will be shaken


Just keep on believin'
Continue to have faith


He will find him
Joe will be located eventually


He will find him
Repeating the belief that Joe will be found


Yes, you will find him
Affirming the belief that Joe will be found


Find him
A final call to find Joe




Writer(s): Cassandra Wilson

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