Exodus
Davy Graham Lyrics


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This land is mine, God gave this land to me
This brave and ancient land to me
And when the morning sun reveals her hills and plain
Then I see a land where children can run free

So take my hand and walk this land with me
And walk this lovely land with me
Though I am just a man, when you are by my side
With the help of God, I know I can be strong

Though I am just a man, when you are by my side
With the help of God, I know I can be strong

To make this land our home




If I must fight, I'll fight to make this land our own
Until I die, this land is mine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Exodus" by Davy Graham symbolize one's deep attachment and ownership to their land. The opening lines "This land is mine, God gave this land to me," reflect the extent to which one would go to protect their ancestral home. It's said that the land is "brave and ancient," carrying a rich history and culture, and it's this land that one vows to protect and make a living on. The second and third lines "And when the morning sun reveals her hills and plain, Then I see a land where children can run free," denotes the beauty of that land and the aspirations to pass it down to future generations.


The call to "take my hand and walk this land with me, and walk this lovely land with me," shows the connection that one holds with the land and desires to share it with their loved ones. The lyrics convey that while one is just a man, having someone by their side can provide strength and hope. There's a sense of loyalty and togetherness in the words when it says "With the help of God, I know I can be strong." The final lines "If I must fight, I'll fight to make this land our own, Until I die, this land is mine," concludes the song on a determined and passionate note, where the singer is willing to go to great lengths to protect their land and make it their own.


Line by Line Meaning

This land is mine, God gave this land to me
I believe this land is my inheritance bestowed by God himself


This brave and ancient land to me
The land I inherited is enduring and full of history


And when the morning sun reveals her hills and plain
As the sun rises, the natural beauty of this land is illuminated


Then I see a land where children can run free
I envision a land where children can live freely without fear or limitations


So take my hand and walk this land with me
Join me on this journey and let's experience this land together


And walk this lovely land with me
Walk beside me and witness the beauty of this land


Though I am just a man, when you are by my side
With your presence, I feel empowered even though I'm just a man


With the help of God, I know I can be strong
I believe that God's assistance will give me strength


To make this land our home
I'm determined to make this land our permanent dwelling place


If I must fight, I'll fight to make this land our own
I'll defend this land with all I have, even if it means fighting for it


Until I die, this land is mine
I'll cherish and protect this land until the day I die




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERNEST GOLD

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