Patti Page (born Clara Ann Fowler on November 8, 1927 in Claremore, Oklahom… Read Full Bio ↴Patti Page (born Clara Ann Fowler on November 8, 1927 in Claremore, Oklahoma (some sources give Muskogee, Oklahoma), died January 1, 2013 Encinitas, California) is one of the best-known female singers in traditional pop music. She is the best-selling female artist of the 1950s and was among the first to cross over from country music to pop. Her recording career spans the years 1947 to 1981. Page continued to perform live up until her death at 85. She was billed as "The Singing Rage, Miss Patti Page".

In 1974 and 1975, she recorded for Avco Records, and, in 1981, recorded for Plantation Records, her most recent record label. Page's most recent single to appear on any Billboard chart was the 1982 #80 country single, "My Man Friday". (She last appeared on the pop chart in 1968, with her version of O.C. Smith's hit, "Little Green Apples", and on the Adult Contemporary chart with "Give Him Love" in 1971.)

Page made the country chart in up to 1983, with her biggest hit during that time being "Hello, We're Lonely," a 1973 #14 duet with Tom T. Hall.

In the 1990s, Page started her own label, C.A.F. Records. In 1998, she won a Grammy as "Best Traditional Pop Singer". Page continued to record into the new millenium with the CDs BRAND NEW TENNESSEE WALTZ, SWEET SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS (2002), CHILD OF MINE (2003) and her last 2009 release BEST OF COUNTRY. Many of her songs have a strong beat to them that prelude rock 'n' roll. These titles include "Mister and Mississippi", "Detour" and "Cross Over the Bridge". In 1956, she married choreographer Charles O'Curran. They adopted two children, a daughter, Kathleen, and a son, Daniel O'Curran.

Abide With Me
Patti Page Lyrics

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Abide with me, fast falls the eventide
The darkness deepens, Lord, with me abide
When other helpers fail and comforts flee
Help of the helpless, O abide with me

I need Thy presence every passing hour
What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power
Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be

Through the cloud and sunshine, O abide with me

Abide, abide with me
Abide, abide with me
I fear no foe with Thee at hand to bless

I'll have no weight, and tears no bitterness
Where is death's sting?
Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still if Thou Abide with me

Abide, with me Abide, With me

Abide, abide with me
Abide, abide with me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Patti Page's song "Abide With Me" are a plea to the Lord to remain with the singer through life's trials and tribulations. The first verse speaks about the fast-falling darkness of eventide, signifying the end of the day and the gradual descent into nighttime, perhaps symbolizing the end of one's life. The singer acknowledges the deepening darkness around her and unites with the Lord, asking Him to remain with her through this time of uncertainty. When other helpers fail and comforts flee, the singer seeks comfort in the Lord who can help the helpless.

The second verse is a reminder that the singer needs the Lord's presence in every passing hour. The writer acknowledges that nothing but God's grace can foil the tempter's power, and that there is no one else who can guide and provide comfort in both good times and bad. The refrain repeats the plea for the Lord to abide with the singer, providing reassurance that with God at her side, she fears no foe and has no weight or bitterness. The song ends with the proclamation that death has no sting and the grave no victory if the Lord abides with the singer.

Line by Line Meaning

Abide with me, fast falls the eventide
Lord, please be with me as the night comes quickly.

The darkness deepens, Lord, with me abide
As everything becomes more uncertain and scary, please stay with me, God.

When other helpers fail and comforts flee
Even if my loved ones and usual sources of support aren’t there for me, I need You by my side.

Help of the helpless, O abide with me
You are the one who can help me when I am at my most vulnerable, so please stay with me.

I need Thy presence every passing hour
I can’t make it through without You being here with me all the time.

What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power
Your love is the only thing that can protect me from being influenced by things that might harm me.

Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be
No one else can be the comfort and guidance that You offer.

Through the cloud and sunshine, O abide with me
Whether things are good or bad, I need You to stay with me and help me through it all.

I fear no foe with Thee at hand to bless
I am not scared of anything that comes my way if You are protecting me.

I'll have no weight, and tears no bitterness
With You helping me, I won’t feel burdened or sad/hurt.

Where is death's sting?
Death can’t hurt me because You will be there for me even after I am gone.

Where, grave, thy victory?
You have power over everything, even the thing that people fear most - death.

I triumph still if Thou Abide with me
As long as You stay with me, I can overcome anything.

Abide, with me Abide, With me
Please stay with me, God.

Abide, abide with me
I can’t make it without You by my side.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: George Clinton, Traditional

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