Valley
Kareem Salama Lyrics

My old friend Dave I ain't seen in a while called me the other day
Kareem Salama's old friend Dave called him after a long time

He said "I've made some mistakes I can't change, and now I think I might lose Annie May
Dave confesses to Kareem Salama that he made a mistake and is in danger of losing his love Annie May

I asked for her hand, then I left her in tears, and now she won't take my calls
Dave admits that he hurt Annie May by proposing and then disappearing, causing her to not answer his calls

It was that fool in me that thought someone else might be who I had in Annie all along
Dave realizes that he was foolish to think that someone else could compare to Annie May, who he had all along

I wanna go to the valley with her if she'd call me once more, then I'd be there for sure
Dave wants to take Annie May to the valley, a place of peace and contentment, if she gives him another chance

And I know I let go of the love that she showed me, but I'm ready to change for good
Dave admits that he let go of Annie May's love, but is willing to change for the better

And if she'll just give me the chance to get on one knee, then I'll be down in the valley with her"
Dave is willing to get down on one knee and ask for Annie May's forgiveness if she gives him a chance

I said to Dave, "Your problem's not new. It's something we all have to face
Kareem Salama advises Dave that his situation is not unique and that everyone has to face similar challenges in life

There's a fool in us all that sees the mountain so tall, but in the end, it's the valley that's safe
Kareem Salama acknowledges that everyone has a foolish side that desires to climb the mountain, but in the end, it's the valley, a place of contentment, that brings safety

And I swear by the Lord of the moon and the stars that I've done wrong by Him many days
Kareem Salama professes his faith in God and admits that he has done wrong many times before Him

But I ask for His Mercy and Grace on this earth, 'cause without Him, we'd never change"
Kareem Salama prays for God's mercy and grace, recognizing that change and redemption are only possible through Him

I wanna go down to the valley with You, so call me once more and I'd be there for sure
Kareem Salama expresses his desire to go to the valley with God, if given the chance

And if You'll take me back, then I'll give all I have to make it down to the valley with You
Kareem Salama promises to give his all to be with God in the valley, if given a second chance

The valley is patience and the mountain is passion
Kareem Salama explains that the valley represents patience, while the mountain represents passion

And the valley's eternal and mountains aren't lasting
Kareem Salama states that the valley is eternal, whereas the mountains are temporary

In the valley you'll find all good in this life
Kareem Salama suggests that the valley contains all the goodness in life

It's where Moses heard God and where Dave found his wife
Kareem Salama cites the examples of Moses, who heard God in the valley, and Dave, who found love in the valley

And though folks might say you must conquer the heights
Kareem Salama acknowledges that society may place an emphasis on climbing the mountains or achieving success

You ain't conquering nothing without the valley inside
Kareem Salama believes that true success and fulfillment come from having a contented spirit or a valley inside

Though mountains may beckon and illusions might call
Kareem Salama recognizes that the mountains or illusions may tempt people away from the path of contentment in the valley

Keep a valley of contentment in your heart and you'll never fall
Kareem Salama advises that one should keep the contentment of the valley in their heart, so as to never fall or lose their way