- Julian Cope
Promised Land
Julian Cope Lyrics
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I'm walking to my promised land
Been talking and talked to
The devil he's at my right hand
And Jesus too
Waiting to help and
Waiting for my answers
Promised land
I'm walking through every shire
I pray that I will be received
The hate that she inspires
Has to be seen to be believed
And yet so scared
Witless and wondering
Every man is frightened
Praying for enlightened days ahead
Promised land
Walk on freedom shore
Won't see me again
See me no more
Gone to my promised land
The lyrics of Julian Cope's Promised Land convey a sense of a journey, both physical and spiritual. The singer is walking towards their promised land, with the devil and Jesus both by their side. The listener is never told what this promised land might be, leaving room for personal interpretation. The journey is marked by fear, both of the hatred that the singer encounters and of the uncertain future. Yet there is also a sense of hope and faith, as the singer prays for enlightenment and help.
The devil and Jesus serve as two opposing forces in this journey. The devil, typically associated with temptation and sin, is described as being always by the singer's right hand. Jesus, on the other hand, is waiting to help and waiting for the singer's prayers. The juxtaposition of these two figures speaks to a larger theme of good vs. evil, light vs. dark, and the inner struggle of humanity.
Overall, the lyrics of Promised Land describe the human experience of navigating life's challenges, seeking something better, and relying on faith and hope to get there.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm out in my walking shoes
I am ready to embark on my journey to a better place
I'm walking to my promised land
I am making conscious effort to reach a place that's full of promises
Been talking and talked to
I have been speaking out and seeking help from different entities
The devil he's at my right hand
I am constantly feeling the presence of negative forces around me
And Jesus too
I am also seeking help from a higher power and a symbol of goodness and hope
Waiting to help and
Hoping that someone will come to my aid
Waiting for my answers
I am looking for clarity and solutions to my problems
Waiting for my prayer to find me there
I am relying on prayer to guide me to the promised land
Promised land
The place that holds the answers and promises to my dreams and hopes
I'm walking through every shire
I am willing to traverse different terrains to get where I need to go
I pray that I will be received
I am hoping to be accepted and welcomed into my destination
The hate that she inspires
I am aware of the existence of hate and negativity and the effect it has on me
Has to be seen to be believed
It's hard to imagine how pervasive and destructive hate can be until you witness it
And yet so scared
Despite my courage and determination, I am still afraid
Witless and wondering
I am unsure of what to do and where to go
Every man is frightened
Fear is a common emotion felt by everyone
Praying for enlightened days ahead
I am hoping for better days and brighter future
Walk on freedom shore
I will continue my journey to a place of freedom and peace
Won't see me again
I am leaving my past behind and moving towards a new future
See me no more
I am becoming a new person in a new place
Gone to my promised land
I have finally achieved what I have been striving for.
Contributed by Jasmine I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheEamoB
'Has to be seen to be believed'. I love the way he sings that. It's just perfect.
@invisiblevulture2990
The guy is phenomenal.
Go see St. Julian live if you can - class act.
@singingdetectivearne
Fantastic song from a magnificent album.
@adamtzsch
The hate that she inspired has to be seen to be believed
@kirstilike
Every man is frightened , praying for enlightened days ahead
@221bk
Already, the hatred, i know this feeling. yes, i am perfectly agree, great our Julian
@rossana7357
Meraviglia assoluta!!