Peace In The Valley
Johnny Cash/The Carter Family 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'll be no sadness, no sorrow
No 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 with the lamb, oh yes
And the beasts from the wild
Will 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, dear Lord I pray
There'll be no sadness, no sorrow
No trouble I see
There will be peace in the valley for me, for me
The lyrics of Johnny Cash Feat. The Carter Family's song "Peace in the Valley" speak of a longing for peace and a better future. The first verse showcases weariness and exhaustion, but also a sense of duty to keep going until the Lord calls. The contrast between the brightness of morning and the darkness of night sets the stage for a longing for light, hope, and a better tomorrow. The chorus paints a picture of a promised land, an afterlife where there will be no sorrow, trouble, or sadness. The repetition of "oh Lord I pray" emphasizes the importance of faith in achieving this sense of peace.
The second verse paints a picture of a transformed world, where even the fiercest animals are gentle and tamed. The child symbolizes innocence and purity, shedding light on even the wildest creatures. This verse also shows a hope for personal transformation, changing from one's current state to a better one. Overall, the lyrics of "Peace in the Valley" convey a sense of struggle, longing, and a desire for a better world, but also a deep belief in the power of faith and transformation to achieve that world.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh well, I'm tired and so weary
I am exhausted and drained.
But I must go alone
I will have to face my trials alone.
Till the lord comes and calls, calls me away, oh yes
I will hold on until the Lord calls me back to his kingdom.
Well the morning's so bright
The new day is full of hope.
And the lamp is alight
The light of goodness is shining within me.
And the night, night is as black as the sea, oh yes
Despite the darkness of the night, I have faith that better days are ahead.
There will be peace in the valley for me, some day
One day, I will find the peace and serenity I seek.
There will be peace in the valley for me, oh Lord I pray
I pray to the Lord that I will find peace one day.
There'll be no sadness, no sorrow
The troubles of today will one day cease, bringing an end to sadness and sorrow.
No trouble I see
There will be no more hardships to bear.
There will be peace in the valley for me, for me
I will finally find the peace and happiness that has eluded me for so long.
Well the bear will be gentle
Animals will no longer be a threat to me.
And the wolves will be tame
Even the fiercest animals will be domesticated and non-threatening.
And the lion shall lay down with the lamb, oh yes
Peace will reign supreme and even the most unlikely things of coexisting will be possible.
And the beasts from the wild
Even wild animals will be tamed and harmless to me.
Will be lit by a child
Even a child will have the ability to bring light and kindness to all creatures.
And I'll be changed, changed from this creature that I am, oh yes
I will be transformed into a better version of myself.
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Written by: Thomas A. Dorsey
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