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Don Williams Lyrics


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Lord, I hope this day is good
I'm feelin' empty and misunderstood
I should be thankful Lord, I know I should
But Lord, I hope this day is good

Lord, have you forgotten me?
I've been prayin' to you faithfully
I'm not sayin' I'm a righteous man
But Lord, I hope you understand

I don't need fortune and I don't need fame
Send down the thunder Lord, send down the rain
But when you're plannin' just how it will be
Plan a good day for me

Lord, I hope this day is good
I'm feelin' empty and misunderstood
I should be thankful Lord, I know I should
But Lord, I hope this day is good

You've been the king since the dawn of time
All that I'm askin' is a little less crime
It might be hard for the devil to do
But it would be easy for you

Lord, I hope this day is good
I'm feelin' empty and misunderstood




I should be thankful Lord, I know I should
But Lord, I hope this day is good

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Don Williams's song "Lord I Hope This Day Is Good" convey feelings of emptiness, loneliness, and yearning for a better day. The song starts with the singer expressing his desire for a good day, despite feeling misunderstood and empty. He acknowledges that he should be thankful, but his current state of mind is preventing him from feeling grateful. The singer then turns to God and asks if He has forgotten him. He confesses his faith in God and hopes that God understands that he is not a righteous man but still seeks His guidance.


The singer goes on to express that he doesn't need fame or fortune, but wishes for God to send down the rain or thunder. However, the singer also asks God to plan a good day for him when He is planning how it will be. The song concludes with the singer pleading with God to reduce crime, which might be hard for the devil to do, but easy for Him.


Overall, Williams's lyrics capture the human experience of feeling lost, seeking guidance from a higher power, and hoping for a better tomorrow. The song's simple melody and Williams's smooth baritone voice make it a soulful, comforting tune that people can turn to when they find themselves in a dark place.


Line by Line Meaning

Lord, I hope this day is good
I'm having a tough time and I am hopeful that this day will be a good one.


I'm feelin' empty and misunderstood
I'm feeling down and like nobody understands me.


I should be thankful Lord, I know I should
I recognize that I have things to be grateful for, but I'm struggling to feel it right now.


Lord, have you forgotten me?
I'm feeling abandoned and wondering if God has forgotten about me.


I've been prayin' to you faithfully
I have been consistently praying to God.


I'm not sayin' I'm a righteous man
I recognize that I am not perfect or without fault.


But Lord, I hope you understand
Despite my imperfections, I hope that God still understands and helps me.


I don't need fortune and I don't need fame
I am not seeking wealth or fame.


Send down the thunder Lord, send down the rain
I am willing to endure hardship and difficult circumstances, as long as there is still hope for something better.


But when you're plannin' just how it will be
When God is determining what will happen in my life.


Plan a good day for me
I hope that God will give me a good day.


You've been the king since the dawn of time
Recognizing that God has been around forever and has always been in control.


All that I'm askin' is a little less crime
I hope that there will be less bad things happening in the world.


It might be hard for the devil to do
The devil is evil and it may be difficult for him to stop committing evil acts.


But it would be easy for you
I hope that God can help bring peace and goodness to the world.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, TRAVELLERS HOLLOW MUSIC
Written by: DAVID N. HANNER

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@petermondoka8489

It's the year 2023 and this song still speaks to many of us.... Lord I hope this day is good
Who's still enjoying this like me?

@HAL-qh7sv

It speaks to me NOW, more than ever!

@kolawoleakintola3490

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@angelarhodes8658

February 2024...I still listen to it all the time

@ursula7447

Me too

@JeffChazNOLA

This was a hit record back in the day. Please Lord, we need more hits like this.

@robertscudder7856

Just sitting here in the rain, I found a dry place, in the song just speaks to my heart and I pray that God is listening as well.

@oneentertainment2020

2023 still listening, who’s with me?

@vivianholder5619

I woke up one morning with this song in my head and heart, see my mom is bedridden and we listen to this song every morning after we read the bible, it puts a smile on her face and she even moved her feet. God Bless You Sir.

@drakehonest2

Hey how are you doing?

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