Black Brown and Beige
Duke Ellington & Mahalia Jackson Lyrics
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God of love, please look down and see my people through
Lord, dear Lord I've loved, God almighty
God of love, please look down and see my people through
I believe that sun and moon up in the sky
When the day is gray
He'll give peace and comfort
To every troubled mind
Come Sunday, oh come Sunday
That's the day
Often we feel weary
But he knows our every care
Go to him in secret
He will hear your every prayer
Lillies on the valley
They neither toll nor spin
And flowers bloom in spring time
Birds sing
Often we feel weary
But he knows our every care
Go to him in secret
He will hear your every prayer
Up from dawn till sunset
Man work hard all the day
Come Sunday, oh come Sunday
That's the day
The lyrics to Duke Ellington and His Orchestra's song Come Sunday express a plea for divine intervention and comfort in times of struggle. The repetition of the phrase "Lord, dear Lord I've loved, God almighty," emphasizes the love and devotion that the singer has for God, and highlights the religious nature of the plea. The repetition of the phrase "God of love, please look down and see my people through," further emphasizes the need for God's assistance in difficult times. The lyrics also suggest that God is aware of the struggles of his people, and has the power to bring peace and comfort to troubled minds.
The imagery used in the song is also noteworthy. The mention of the sun and moon in the sky and the passing clouds suggest the cyclical nature of the world and the comfort that can be found in the constancy of natural phenomena. The reference to lilies in the valley not toiling or spinning, and the mention of flowers blooming and birds singing, suggest that beauty and joy can be found even in the midst of difficulty. The talk of working hard all day, contrasted with the relief and peace that come with the observance of Sunday as a day of rest and worship, further emphasize the idea that God can provide respite and comfort for the weary.
Overall, Come Sunday is a plea for divine intervention and comfort in times of difficulty, emphasizing the love and devotion that the singer feels for God, and the belief that God can provide peace and relief.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord, dear Lord I've loved, God almighty
Addressing the almighty God of love, I express my affectionate feeling towards you
God of love, please look down and see my people through
I request God to shower his blessings on my people and protect them from all harm
I believe that sun and moon up in the sky
I have faith in the existence of the sun and moon in the sky above
When the day is gray
On a cloudy day when the sky appears gray and dark
I know it, clouds passing by
I acknowledge the presence of the clouds that are passing by
He'll give peace and comfort
The almighty God will provide peace and comfort to those in need
To every troubled mind
He will soothe the troubled minds of his believers
Come Sunday, oh come Sunday
The day of Lord, Sunday is approaching; come and be blessed
That's the day
It is the day when one can surrender to the divine power and live in peace
Often we feel weary
At times, we feel tired and exhausted
But he knows our every care
God knows all our worries and concerns
Go to him in secret
Confide in him in privacy
He will hear your every prayer
God is listening to all our prayers and will answer them
Lilies on the valley
Beautiful lilies grow in the valley below
They neither toll nor spin
The lilies do not have to labor hard to bloom, unlike humans who need to work hard to earn a living
And flowers bloom in springtime
Spring season brings with it the blooming and blossoming of flowers
Birds sing
The melodious chirping of birds can be heard in nature
Up from dawn till sunset
People work tirelessly from sunrise to sunset
Man works hard all the day
Humans work hard all day long
Come Sunday, oh come Sunday
The day of Lord, Sunday is approaching; come and be blessed
That's the day
It is the day to rest from the toiling and surrender oneself to the divine power
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON
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This reminds me of my Dad used to let me use his headphones. Quadrophonic, he said. I still have his music.
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