Willie Nelson Lyrics

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Bright stars are watching the world as it sleeps
Shepherds watch over the little white sheep
The lighthouse is shining for ships out of sea
And God keeps the night watch for you and for me

So sleep, sleep in peace and rest
Don't be afraid of the darkness
All's well for over the land and the sea

God's keeping the night watch for you and for me

So sleep, sleep in peace and rest
Don't be afraid of the darkness
All's well for over the land and the sea

God's keeping the night watch for you and for me
God's keeping the night watch for you and for me

Overall Meaning

The above lyrics are from the song Night Watch. The song talks about how the universe is constantly in motion even when we are sleeping. The bright stars are keeping a watch over the world. Shepherds are protecting their little white sheep, and the lighthouse is beaming light to help ships navigate through the sea. The song also talks about how even when we sleep, God is keeping a watch over us as we rest. The song repeatedly emphasizes that we should not fear the dark and that we should sleep well and peacefully.

The song Night Watch tries to reassure us that while we sleep at night, things continue to move and rotate around us. It reminds us that we are small ingredients in the grand scheme of things, and while we are insignificant, we are still being watched over by the stars, lighthouses, shepherds, and most notably, God. We should not be afraid of the darkness because everything around us keeps working, whether we notice it or not.

Line by Line Meaning

Bright stars are watching the world as it sleeps
The stars are vigilant during the night when the world is put to rest.

Shepherds watch over the little white sheep
Just like how shepherds take care of their flock, God always ensures our safety while we rest.

The lighthouse is shining for ships out of sea
The lighthouse guides travelers in need of direction in the darkness, similarly, God is our guiding light in times of despair.

And God keeps the night watch for you and for me
God is always guarding us, watching over us, especially during the night when our own watch is not possible.

So sleep, sleep in peace and rest
Take comfort in the fact that you are safe and protected.

Don't be afraid of the darkness
Do not let fear grip you as you rest, for you are in good hands.

All's well for over the land and the sea
Everyone, across oceans and continents, is under the watchful care of God.

God's keeping the night watch for you and for me
Overall, God is always present, watching over us, and keeping us secure and in peace.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CINDY WALKER

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