A Whole New World
Erich Kunzel; Cincinnati Pops Orchestra; Indiana University Singing Hoosiers; Robert Stoll Director Lyrics
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Who stilled the water
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who calmed the sea
Take a look at yourself
And you can look at others differently
Put your hand in the hand of the man
From Galilee
My momma taught me how to pray
Before I reached the age of seven
When I'm down on my knees
That's when I'm closest to heaven
Daddy lived his life, two kids and a wife
Well you do what you must do
But he showed me enough of what it takes
To get me through, oh yeh!
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who stilled the water
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who calmed the sea
Take a look at yourself
And you can look at others differently
Put your hand in the hand of the man
From Galilee
Oh yeh!
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who stilled the water
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who calmed the sea
Take a look at yourself
And you can look at others differently
Put your hand in the hand of the man
From Galilee
Oh yeh!
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who stilled the water
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who calmed the sea
Take a look at yourself
And you can look at others differently
Put your hand in the hand of the man
From Galilee
Oh yeh!
Put your hand in the hand of the man from Galilee
Put your hand in the hand of the man from Galilee, Oh yeh!
The song "Put Your Hand in the Hand" by Ocean was written by Gene MacLellan in 1970, and has been covered by various artists over the years. The first stanza encourages listeners to place their trust in Jesus - the man who stilled the water and calmed the sea, and to view themselves and others in a different light. The second stanza speaks of the influence of the singer's upbringing with both parents - a mother who taught him how to pray and a father who showed him the importance of perseverance. The song encourages listeners to find solace and guidance in God, rather than purely in worldly possessions.
The song's lyrics have many religious references, as it speaks about the man from Galilee - a reference to Jesus, who comes from the region of Galilee in the New Testament. The song encourages listeners to rely on their spirituality to guide them through life's challenges, and to lead a more loving, compassionate, and understanding life. The song is often interpreted as a hymn or gospel song, and is frequently played at church services and religious gatherings.
Line by Line Meaning
Put your hand in the hand of the man who stilled the water
Connect with the being who has the power to calm turbulent situations.
Put your hand in the hand of the man who calmed the sea
Reach out to the entity who can pacify even the most overwhelming forces of nature.
Take a look at yourself
Reflect on your character and actions.
And you can look at others differently
By understanding yourself, you can perceive the motives and nature of those around you from a more empathetic perspective.
Put your hand in the hand of the man from Galilee
Have faith in the abilities of one that has shown miracles to the faithful.
My momma taught me how to pray before I reached the age of seven
From an early age, I was instructed how to reach out to a higher power for guidance and comfort.
When I'm down on my knees, that's when I'm closest to heaven
In moments of vulnerability and humility, I feel the most connected to the divine.
Daddy lived his life, two kids and a wife, well you do what you must do
My father made sacrifices to ensure the well-being of his family, even if it meant forgoing some of his own desires and aspirations.
But he showed me enough of what it takes to get me through, oh yeh!
Through his example, my father demonstrated the character traits and skills necessary to surmount obstacles and achieve success.
Put your hand in the hand of the man from Galilee, Oh yeh!
Emphasizes the importance and efficacy of placing trust in a higher power to overcome difficulties.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GENE MAC LELLAN
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