Peace In The Valley
Frank Sinatra & Elvis Presley Lyrics
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But I must go alone
Till the Lord comes and calls
Calls me away, oh yes
Well the morning's so bright
And the lamp is alight
And the night, night is as black
As the sea, oh yes
There will be peace in the valley for me, some day
There will be peace in the valley for me, oh Lord I pray
There'll be no sadness, no sorrow
No trouble, trouble I see
There will be peace in the valley for me, for me
Well the bear will be gentle
And the wolves will be tame
And the lion shall lay down by the lamb, oh yes
And the beasts from the wild
Shall be lit by a child
And I'll be changed
Changed from this creature that I am, oh yes
There will be peace in the valley for me, some day
There will be peace in the valley for me, oh Lord I pray
There'll be no sadness, no sorrow
No trouble, trouble I see
There will be peace in the valley for me, for me
The lyrics of "Peace in the Valley" convey a sense of weariness and longing for relief from the struggles of life. The singer expresses a desire to go alone until they are called away by the Lord. The imagery used portrays contrasting themes of darkness and light, suggesting a journey from despair to hope.
The morning's brightness and the illuminated lamp symbolize a glimmer of hope in the midst of darkness. The comparison of the night with the blackness of the sea signifies the overwhelming nature of the singer's troubles. The repetition of "oh yes" serves as an affirmation of the singer's conviction and faith.
The chorus emphasizes the longing for peace in the valley. The singer prays for a future where there will be no sadness, sorrow, or trouble. The idea of peace is contrasted with the current state of turmoil and serves as an expression of hope and solace.
In the second verse, the lyrics take on a more metaphorical tone. The bear becoming gentle, the wolves tamed, and the lion lying down with the lamb suggest a harmonious coexistence and transformation of nature. The line "And the beasts from the wild shall be lit by a child" is a powerful image of innocence and purity bringing about a change in the world. The singer also anticipates their own personal transformation, hoping to be changed from their current state.
Overall, the song "Peace in the Valley" expresses a yearning for spiritual peace, both in the individual life of the singer and in the world at large. It combines themes of weariness, hope, faith, and transformation to inspire a sense of comfort and reassurance.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh well, I'm tired and so weary
I am exhausted and worn out
But I must go alone
I have to undertake this journey on my own
Till the Lord comes and calls
Until the divine presence beckons me
Calls me away, oh yes
Summons me from this existence
Well the morning's so bright
The dawn is filled with radiance
And the lamp is alight
Illumination surrounds me
And the night, night is as black
The darkness is profound
As the sea, oh yes
Comparing it to the depth of the ocean
There will be peace in the valley for me, some day
I long for a future where tranquility reigns in my surroundings
There will be peace in the valley for me, oh Lord I pray
Through my earnest prayer, I seek solace and harmony
There'll be no sadness, no sorrow
All grief and affliction shall vanish
No trouble, trouble I see
No worries or hardships shall be present
There will be peace in the valley for me, for me
For my own sake, serenity will prevail in this realm
Well the bear will be gentle
Even the fierce bear shall exhibit gentleness
And the wolves will be tame
The savage wolves shall be docile
And the lion shall lay down by the lamb, oh yes
The mighty lion will peacefully rest beside the lamb
And the beasts from the wild
All the creatures from the untamed wilderness
Shall be lit by a child
Showered with innocence and purity of a young one
And I'll be changed
I myself shall undergo a transformation
Changed from this creature that I am, oh yes
Altered from my current state of existence
There will be peace in the valley for me, some day
One day, tranquility will prevail in my surroundings
There will be peace in the valley for me, oh Lord I pray
I fervently beseech the Lord for peacefulness
There'll be no sadness, no sorrow
Grief and affliction will be completely absent
No trouble, trouble I see
There shall be no sight of worries or hardships
There will be peace in the valley for me, for me
For my own sake, serenity will abound in this realm
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Written by: Thomas A. Dorsey
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