Beat Girl
John Barry And His Orchestra Lyrics
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Above earth's lamentations,
I hear the real, though far-off hymn
That hails a new creation.
Through all the tumult and the strife
I hear it's music ringing,
It sounds an echo in my soul.
How can I keep from singing?
While though the tempest loudly roars,
I hear the truth, it liveth.
And though the darkness 'round me close,
Songs in the night it giveth.
No storm can shake my inmost calm,
While to that rock I'm clinging.
Since love is lord of heaven and earth
How can I keep from singing?
When tyrants tremble in their fear
And hear their death knell ringing,
When friends rejoice both far and near
How can I keep from singing?
In prison cell and dungeon vile
Our thoughts to them are winging,
When friends by shame are undefiled
How can I keep from singing?
These lyrics, originally written by American Baptist minister Robert Lowry, and adapted by various artists over the years, express a deep sense of spirituality and hope, even in the midst of struggles and turmoil. The song highlights the idea that there is a higher power, a divine force, that is present in the world, and that this power can fill us with an unyielding sense of joy and peace. Despite the many challenges and difficulties that we face in life, the song reminds us that there is something bigger and more meaningful than our individual problems or circumstances, and that we can tap into this larger source of strength and inspiration through music and faith.
The first stanza of the song emphasizes the idea of a new creation, a triumphant and joyous rebirth that is still to come, but that we can already hear in the distance. The second stanza speaks to the perseverance and resilience that this music instills in us, even in the midst of chaos and adversity. The third stanza shifts the focus to the power of love, which is seen as the ultimate force that can conquer all obstacles and bring peace to our souls. Finally, the last stanza speaks to the idea that even in the darkest moments of our lives, we can find solace and comfort through music, and that this music can serve as a beacon of hope for others who may be struggling as well.
Line by Line Meaning
My life goes on in endless song
I am constantly filled with a song that never ends
Above earth's lamentations,
My song rises above the sorrow and sadness of the world
I hear the real, though far-off hymn
I hear a distant hymn that is true and real
That hails a new creation.
This hymn is announcing the beginning of something new
Through all the tumult and the strife
Even when difficulties arise
I hear it's music ringing,
I hear the music of the hymn clearly
It sounds an echo in my soul.
The music of the hymn resonates within me
How can I keep from singing?
I cannot help but sing because the music is so powerful
While though the tempest loudly roars,
Even when there is a loud storm
I hear the truth, it liveth.
I still hear the truth through the storm
And though the darkness 'round me close,
Even when I am surrounded by darkness
Songs in the night it giveth.
The music of the hymn gives me comfort in the dark
No storm can shake my inmost calm,
Even the biggest storms cannot disturb my inner peace
While to that rock I'm clinging.
I am holding onto something solid and dependable
Since love is lord of heaven and earth
Because love is the ruler of everything
How can I keep from singing?
I cannot stop singing because love gives me reason to do so
When tyrants tremble in their fear
Even when the powerful are afraid
And hear their death knell ringing,
And they know their time is almost up
When friends rejoice both far and near
When my friends are happy near or far
How can I keep from singing?
I must sing when my friends are rejoicing
In prison cell and dungeon vile
Even when I am in prison or in a terrible place
Our thoughts to them are winging,
I am thinking of my loved ones in these difficult situations
When friends by shame are undefiled
When my friends are pure despite any shame they may be experiencing
How can I keep from singing?
I cannot help but sing to give myself and others hope
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SARAH ELIZABETH DALLIN, KEREN JANE WOODWARD, PAUL MICHAEL BARRY, STEVE TORCH, GARY MILLER
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