God's Love to Deliver
Jim James Lyrics


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"I have a dream"
Oh Dr. King, well I know what you meant
We were all equal in your eyes at least
God speaking through you
Direct connection

We carry on
Then becomes now and our hearts carry on
Living the words and your message lives on, love has no equal
Direct connection
Straight to the source, faith had delivered a feeling so pure
Negating all evil we had found the Lord
In our hearts reborn, nameless

I was the lion
You were the eagle
Your claws in my back
You were so eager to get through the night
But our love was all theatre
No real connection
Living alone, constantly propping my head on the phone
Running in circles to find a real love
But love it found me
When I least expected
Now you are the lamb and I lay beside you
In peace we're alive
Our love has no equal in your eyes and mine





God's love we deliver, God's love to deliver

Overall Meaning

The opening line of "I have a dream" is a direct reference to Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous speech in 1963. Jim James acknowledges Dr. King's impact on equal rights and how he spoke to a broad audience about issues of race, poverty, and social inequality. Through his work, he connected with people on a spiritual level and helped them challenge their beliefs and perceptions.


Jim James then juxtaposes Dr. King's influence with a personal experience of love and connection. He describes a past relationship where he felt unfulfilled and alone, constantly searching for something real. However, in the end, he found love unexpectedly and describes it as delivering God's love. This connection and love have no equal, and he finds peace in being with his partner.


The lines "God speaking through you, direct connection" and "God's love we deliver, God's love to deliver" imply that the love James has found is as strong and pure as God's love, connecting with him directly. The song is a testament to the power of love to bring people together and to create a direct connection to a higher power.


Line by Line Meaning

I have a dream
The singer understands the meaning behind Dr. King's famous speech about equality and sees it as a direct message from God.


Oh Dr. King, well I know what you meant
The singer acknowledges Dr. King's role in spreading God's message of love and understands the importance of his words.


We were all equal in your eyes at least
Dr. King believed in the inherent equality of all human beings, regardless of race, and the singer recognizes this as a fundamental truth.


God speaking through you
The singer sees Dr. King as a conduit for God's message of love and equality.


Direct connection
The singer feels a direct link to God's love and message through Dr. King's words and actions.


We carry on
The singer acknowledges the legacy of Dr. King's message and how it continues to influence people even today.


Then becomes now and our hearts carry on
The passage of time doesn't diminish the importance of Dr. King's message; if anything, it continues to resonate even more deeply with people.


Living the words and your message lives on, love has no equal
The singer sees Dr. King's message of love and equality as a guiding principle for how to live our lives, and believes that this message will endure forever.


Straight to the source, faith had delivered a feeling so pure
The singer believes that faith is a direct line to God's love and that this love is the purest feeling one can experience.


Negating all evil we had found the Lord
The singer believes that by embracing God's love, we can overcome evil and find a deeper sense of purpose and meaning in our lives.


In our hearts reborn, nameless
The singer has undergone a personal transformation as a result of embracing God's love, and feels a profound sense of renewal and rebirth.


I was the lion
The singer sees himself as a strong, powerful figure, but also acknowledges the limits of his own ego and pride.


You were the eagle
The singer sees his partner as soaring above him, with a broader perspective and a greater sense of clarity.


Your claws in my back
The singer feels the sharpness of his partner's criticisms or pushes him to be a better version of himself.


You were so eager to get through the night
The singer's partner is motivated and driven to find deeper meaning and purpose in life.


But our love was all theatre
The singer realizes that his relationship with his partner may have been more superficial than he initially thought.


No real connection
The singer feels that his previous relationship was lacking in genuine emotional depth and substance.


Living alone, constantly propping my head on the phone
The singer is lonely and isolated, seeking validation from social media or other forms of digital connection.


Running in circles to find a real love
The singer has struggled to find a deep, genuine connection in his romantic relationships.


But love it found me
Despite the singer's struggles with love, he ultimately found a genuine connection with someone else.


When I least expected
The singer wasn't actively looking for love when he found it; it happened when he was least anticipating it.


Now you are the lamb and I lay beside you
The singer's partner has become a peaceful, calming influence in his life, and he feels content in their shared intimacy.


In peace we're alive
The singer feels that he is truly alive when he is at peace with himself and with others.


Our love has no equal in your eyes and mine
The singer and his partner share a deep, genuine love that is unparalleled in their lives.


God's love we deliver, God's love to deliver
The singer sees their love as a reflection of God's love, and believes that they have a duty to spread this love to others.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: James Edward Olliges Jr

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Comments from YouTube:

@JenSaxon

Thanks Jim. I've been questioning my faith. You know it's not cool to believe in the Lord these days. I May have cancer and needed that direct connection for peace and found it through you. My favorite person ever you are.

@hansolo9413

Positively haunting. This gives me chills beyond any metal song I've ever listened to. An absolute triumph

@styzoom

I find this a true masterpiece, it is a sheer beauty.

@EuphoniousNessable

Yim Yames never ceases to amaze me! Amazing!

@imsenk

Lovely tribute to the late great Dr Martin Luther King. Lots of love.

@promisedlandradio7397

THE BEAT, EVEN WHEN BEING REMADE, ALWAYS RETURNS TO THE ONE.

@eguile7547

this is my fav so far....

@turkishhash

Chills...

@anantlipallares6073

increíble álbum, hermosa canción. Gracias Jim James y radiohead91 por subir esta masterpiece jaja

@joncharles111

OMG....This is beautiful. 1st time listener. My future Daughterinlaw, likes ity, and she has awesome taste, as again evidenced to her pointing me/us in this direction. Dont worry about the twit, who comments to get a rise from---whoever---- It amuses me- Thanks Frank.

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