The Voice
J. Hayward Lyrics
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I need to learn the golden rule
Won't you lay it on the line?
I need to hear it just one more time
Oh, won't you tell me again?
Oh, can you feel it?
Oh, won't you tell me again tonight?
Each and every heart it seems,
Is bounded by a world of dreams
Each and every rising sun,
Is greeted by a lonely one
Oh, won't you tell me again?
Oh, can you feel it?
Oh, won't you tell me again tonight?
Cause out on the ocean of life my love
There a so many storms we must rise above
Can you hear the spirit calling, as it's carried across the waves?
You're already falling it's calling you back to face the music
And the song that is coming through
You're already falling the one that it's calling is you
My a promise take a vow
And trust your feelings it easy now
Understand The Voice within
And feel a change already beginning
Oh, won't you tell me again?
Oh, can you feel it?
Oh, won't you tell me again tonight? Tonight?
Oh, won't you tell me again?
Oh, can you feel it?
Oh, won't you tell me again tonight?
And how many words have I got to say?
And how many times will it be this way?
With your arms around the future and your back up against the past
You're already falling it's calling you on to face the music
And the song that is coming through
You're already falling the one that it's calling is you
Each and every heart it seems,
Is bounded by a world of dreams
Each and every rising sun,
Is greeted by, a lonely, lonely one
Won't you tell me again?
Oh, can you feel it?
Oh, won't you tell me again tonight?
The Voice by J. Hayward is a song about facing life challenges and following your intuition. The lyrics refer to a desire to go back to school and learn the golden rule, indicating a need for guidance and direction in life. The repeating chorus "Oh, won't you tell me again? Oh, can you feel it? Oh, won't you tell me again tonight?" reinforces this longing for guidance and the need to trust in one's own instincts.
The second verse speaks of the loneliness and isolation that can come with pursuing your dreams, with each day starting anew with a sense of struggle. The bridge of the song encourages listeners to hear the spirit calling and to face the music, meaning to face the challenges and obstacles while embracing the beauty of the journey. The final verse calls for a promise to take a vow and trust one's own feelings, encouraging the listener to be true to themselves and understand their inner voice.
Line by Line Meaning
Won't you take me back to school?
Please help me revisit the basics of life.
I need to learn the golden rule
I need to know how to treat others right.
Won't you lay it on the line?
Can you be honest with me?
I need to hear it just one more time
I need reassurance and clarity.
Oh, won't you tell me again?
Please repeat yourself.
Oh, can you feel it?
Do you sense what I'm feeling?
Oh, won't you tell me again tonight?
Please enlighten me once more, especially today.
Each and every heart it seems,
Everyone, including me,
Is bounded by a world of dreams
gets trapped in their own fantasies.
Each and every rising sun,
Every new day,
Is greeted by a lonely one
is met with someone who feels isolated.
Cause out on the ocean of life my love
Life is like an ocean
There a so many storms we must rise above
There are many challenges to overcome.
Can you hear the spirit calling, as it's carried across the waves?
Can you sense your inner voice guiding you?
You're already falling it's calling you back to face the music
Your inner voice is already drawing you back to reality.
And the song that is coming through
Your inner voice, which is always present,
You're already falling the one that it's calling is you
Is drawing your attention to your own self.
My a promise take a vow
Promise yourself
And trust your feelings it easy now
And allow yourself to be guided by your intuition.
Understand The Voice within
Listen carefully to your inner voice,
And feel a change already beginning
And acknowledge the shift that's happening within you.
And how many words have I got to say?
How many more times do I have to explain myself?
And how many times will it be this way?
When will things change?
With your arms around the future and your back up against the past
As you embrace the future and deal with your past,
You're already falling it's calling you on to face the music
Your inner voice is already urging you to confront the truth.
And the song that is coming through
And your inner voice, which is always present,
You're already falling the one that it's calling is you
Is beckoning you to take responsibility.
Won't you tell me again?
Please repeat yourself.
Oh, can you feel it?
Do you sense what I'm feeling?
Oh, won't you tell me again tonight?
Please remind me again today
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: Boshra Alsaadi, Elisabeth Ann Lieberson, Katherine Brigitta Lieberson, Kristina Lieberson, Daniel Schlett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Virginia Miller
Oh Lord have Mercy!
Bang a gong!
To get him to do more with this group would be beyond Heavenly.
Can someone who actually knows him GET THROUGH to him?
This is so much better than that scheiss back-up band, on solo tours. Sorry, but they are so shabby compared to the amazing Moodies.
Must be very difficult without a decent producer, to get things done.
We live in such a different world now.
Expenses and costs outweigh Quality and Beauty.
I clasp my pearls.
Doug Beacher
If Justin has put out a whole album reinventing his original songs, I'm in. This is excellent work.
Virginia Miller
Oh Lord have Mercy!
Bang a gong!
To get him to do more with this group would be beyond Heavenly.
Can someone who actually knows him GET THROUGH to him?
This is so much better than that scheiss back-up band, on solo tours. Sorry, but they are so shabby compared to the amazing Moodies.
Must be very difficult without a decent producer, to get things done.
We live in such a different world now.
Expenses and costs outweigh Quality and Beauty.
I clasp my pearls.
T K
I’m in as well!
Julie Zuver
I'm in, too❤
MarcusTomatos
He should do, and soon. We all need cheering up.
MacaroniMama DP
I want this music for my 4tet.
Bernard Ingram
Justin Hayward is still amazing.
Terry Fitzgerald
He hasn't lost his voice, unlike several of his contemporaries ( who shall remain unnamed out of respect )
Rick Dagger
That was fantastic... Justin Hayward is genius. The Moody Blues recording of this song from Every Good Boy Deserves favour was a favorite song for me from the first time I heard it when I was 8 years old. This new rendition holds true to the spirit of the original recording. I really enjoyed this very much.
Grand Daddy JR
This is by far the best arrangement of this track I have ever heard. OUTSTANDING!