Give 'em Peace
Paul Cauthen Lyrics


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Spirit guides
Spirit leads
Spirit heals
Then it bleeds
Over you
Over me
Spirit tries
Spirit keeps
Right here in your soul

Hear the voice
Feel the presence
I can be wild
I can talk shit
Some days with plenty to back it up with
I′ve earned my keep
Out here on this road

Well, Lord
Whomever you shall be
Send your grace on the
Ones who want peace
Give 'em peace
If ya hear my call
Don′t let it ring
Give 'em peace
Give 'em peace
A holy ghost fire will burn and sing
Give ′em peace
Give ′em peace

Break the rules
Aplenty demons
No one walks the land with sinless hands
Everybody repents and sins again and again
That's just human nature

Well, Lord
Whomever you shall be
Send your grace on the
Ones who want peace
Give ′em peace
If ya hear my call
Don't let it ring
Give ′em peace
Give 'em peace
There′s a holy ghost fire will burn and sing
Give 'em peace
Give 'em peace

If ya hear my call
Don′t let it ring
Give ′em peace
Give 'em peace
There′s a holy ghost fire, burn and sing




Give 'em peace
Give ′em peace

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Paul Cauthen's "Give 'em Peace" are an emotional plea for peace and grace from a higher power, the Holy Spirit. The song's first verse describes the power and potential of the Spirit to guide and heal, while also acknowledging the pain and suffering that often follows. The chorus then turns to the singer's own desires for peace and asks for divine intervention to provide it, regardless of personal shortcomings or past mistakes.


The second verse takes a more introspective turn, acknowledging the inevitability of human error and the prevailing need for repentance and forgiveness. The plea remains the same: let the Holy Spirit offer the gift of peace to all who seek it, regardless of their faults or failings. In the end, Cauthen's lyrics express a universal desire for harmony and reconciliation in a world fraught with conflict and strife.


Overall, "Give 'em Peace" is a beautifully crafted song that speaks to the most fundamental human desires for hope, redemption and healing in the face of adversity. The lyrics are simple yet profound, and they do an excellent job of conveying a message of love, forgiveness and grace that transcends religious and cultural differences. The song is a testament to Paul Cauthen's songwriting abilities and his deep commitment to the power of music to uplift and inspire audiences.


Line by Line Meaning

Spirit guides
The presence of a higher power that guides and shows us the way


Spirit leads
The path that we take is determined by something larger than ourselves


Spirit heals
The power to regain strength, health and happiness through divine intervention


Then it bleeds
Although spirit is a source of healing, it can also be a source of pain and suffering


Over you
Spirit can impact our lives in both positive and negative ways


Over me
The impact of spirit can be felt individually and collectively


Spirit tries
There is effort and intention behind the actions of spirit


Spirit keeps
The presence of spirit is constant and unyielding


Right here in your soul
The innermost part of ourselves is where spirit resides


Hear the voice
The ability to listen to the inner voice that guides us


Feel the presence
The awareness of the higher power that is always with us


I can be wild
The ability to be uninhibited and free


I can talk shit
The ability to speak bluntly and truthfully


Some days with plenty to back it up with
There are days where our words and actions align perfectly


I've earned my keep
A recognition of the hard work that has brought us to where we are


Out here on this road
The journey we are on towards our goals and dreams


Well, Lord
An acknowledgement of a higher power that governs our lives


Whomever you shall be
There are different names and forms of the divine that are worshipped by people


Send your grace on the
A prayer for divine intervention and blessings


Ones who want peace
A desire for peace in the world


Give 'em peace
A plea for the divine to bestow peace upon those who seek it


If ya hear my call
An acknowledgement that prayers are heard and answered


Don't let it ring
A plea for immediate action on the part of the divine


There's a holy ghost fire will burn and sing
A reference to the powerful force of the divine that can bring about change


Break the rules
Challenging the norms and doing things differently


Aplenty demons
The inner struggles and conflicts that we all face


No one walks the land with sinless hands
Everyone has a past and has made mistakes


Everybody repents and sins again and again
The cycle of making mistakes and seeking redemption


That's just human nature
A recognition that human beings are imperfect and flawed


Give 'em peace
A plea for divine intervention to bring about peace


There's a holy ghost fire, burn and sing
The powerful force of the divine can bring about change




Writer(s): Paul Cauthen

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@MaksimOutdoors

Hidden gem. How does this video only have 18 comments

@howardslicker8110

Praying for us all to have Peace and All the Love and Strength we need

@juaneslava2367

This reminds me a bit of Paul Rodgers.
Cauthen is the best voice singing today, looking forward to seeing more of him in the future.

@mamonsonable

I've played this cd on repeat all of 2021 the entire time I'm in my car. Never get tired of it.

@jerryjones4523

Same here, I’ve seen him twice in the last month. Very underrated.

@JM-zu2pd

I just discovered him maybe a couple weeks ago because I saw a stand-up comedian and Cocaine country dancer was playing in the background... I love his entire library now lol

@paulcauthen8420

@@JM-zu2pd Thanks for the love and support… God bless you

@paulcauthen8420

Thanks for the love and support… God bless you

@johnwhite6080

He is completely underrated! An amazing album.



I'm John White, and I fuckin' approve.

@amyklinkhammer4983

Can’t get enough of Cauthen!

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