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Lead Kindly Light
Fiddlesticks Lyrics
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Lead thou me on the night is dark
And I am far from home lead thou me on
Keep thou my feet I don not ask to see
The distant scene one step enough for me
I was not ever thus of prayed that thou
Should lead me on I love to choose
I loved the garish day and spite of fears
Pride ruled my will remember not past years
So long thy power hath blessed me sure it still
Will lead me on over moor and fen
Over crag and torrent ‘till the night is gone
And with the morn those angle faces smile
Which I have loved long since and lost a while
Fiddlestick's song Lead Kindly Light revolves around a journey, seeking guidance from a higher being as the night is dark and he feels far from home. The lyrics emphasise the importance of trusting the divine to guide and protect during times of difficulty. The opening line "Lead kindly light amid the encircling gloom" establishes a sense of darkness and confusion, where one can feel lost and directionless. However, Fiddlesticks prays for guidance and help as he travels through time and space.
In the subsequent lines, the artist portrays that he has not always been the way he is now, and there was a time when he took pride in choosing his path. However, with time and experience, he has realised the importance of being led by a higher power. The artist is willing to follow this light even if he cannot see the final destination, as he trusts that one step at a time is enough.
The final lines of the song bring hope with the emergence of a new day. The angelic faces Fiddlesticks has loved for so long shall appear again, giving him the strength to continue on his journey. In essence, the song depicts a transformation from a self-reliant to a trusting individual, with faith in the divine to lead him through life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Lead kindly light amid the encircling gloom
Guide me with a warm and gentle light through the darkness that surrounds me
Lead thou me on the night is dark
Lead me through the darkness of the night
And I am far from home lead thou me on
Guide me forward when I am distant from home
Keep thou my feet I don not ask to see
Please guide my feet, and I do not request to see what is in front of me
The distant scene one step enough for me
I only require one step at a time to reach my destination
I was not ever thus of prayed that thou
I was not always like this, but now I pray that you will
Should lead me on I love to choose
I used to love making my own choices, but now I ask for your guidance
And see my path But now lead thou me on
Previously I was able to see where my path led, but now I ask for you to guide me instead
I loved the garish day and spite of fears
I enjoyed the bright and flashy things in life, despite my fears
Pride ruled my will remember not past years
I was ruled by pride, and do not want to remember my past actions
So long thy power hath blessed me sure it still
Your power has blessed me for a long time, and I am certain it will continue to do so
Will lead me on over moor and fen
You will lead me across moors and swamps
Over crag and torrent ‘till the night is gone
You will see me through the difficult terrain until the night is over
And with the morn those angle faces smile
In the morning, those angelic faces will smile
Which I have loved long since and lost a while
I have cherished those faces for a long time, even though I have not seen them recently
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: JOHN BACCHUS DYKES
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