Exodus
Gaylord Carter Lyrics
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This brave and ancient land to me
And when the morning sun reveals her hills and plain
Then I see a land where children can run free
So take my hand and walk this land with me
And walk this lovely land with me
Though I am just a man, when you are by my side
Though I am just a man, when you are by my side
With the help of God, I know I can be strong
To make this land our home
If I must fight, I'll fight to make this land our own
Until I die, this land is mine
The song "Exodus" by Gaylord Carter is an anthem about the land of Israel and the ownership that God assigned to it. The opening lyrics pay homage to the ancient origins of the land and the bravery that it took to defend it over the years. As the sun rises over the hills and plains, it reveals a land that is free for children to run in, a symbol of the freedom and safety that the land represents.
The singer's call to "take my hand and walk this land with me" is a plea for unity among the people of the land. One man alone cannot defend it, but with the help of others and God, the land can be strong. The final verse is a declaration of the singer's willingness to fight to make it his home and to defend it until his dying breath. The song invokes a strong sense of national pride and duty to protect what is theirs.
Overall, "Exodus" is a powerful and emotional anthem that speaks to the deep connection that many people feel with the land of Israel. It celebrates the history and bravery of the people who have defended it over the years and serves as a call to action for unity and protection for this special place.
Line by Line Meaning
This land is mine, God gave this land to me
I believe that God gave me this land.
This brave and ancient land to me
The land is both historic and valorous.
And when the morning sun reveals her hills and plain
In the morning, the sun illuminates the hills and plains of the land.
Then I see a land where children can run free
I envision a land where children can play freely.
So take my hand and walk this land with me
Join hands with me and walk together through this land.
And walk this lovely land with me
Let's walk together through this beautiful land.
Though I am just a man, when you are by my side
I am just a mortal, but together we can be stronger.
With the help of God, I know I can be strong
I know I can be strong with the guidance of God.
Though I am just a man, when you are by my side
I am just a mortal, but together we can be stronger.
With the help of God, I know I can be strong
I know I can be strong with the guidance of God.
To make this land our home
We plan to make this land our permanent dwelling place.
If I must fight, I'll fight to make this land our own
I am willing to fight to make this land ours.
Until I die, this land is mine
I have an unwavering sense of ownership of this land that will never cease until I die.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERNEST GOLD
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