Described in the New York Times as, ‘one of the most important composers to… Read Full Bio ↴Described in the New York Times as, ‘one of the most important composers to have emerged in Welsh choral music since William Mathias… a real and original talent’[1], Paul Mealor’s music has rapidly entered the repertoire of choirs and singers around the world. His music has been described as having, ‘serene beauty, fastidious craftsmanship and architectural assuredness… Music of deep spiritual searching that always asks questions, offers answers and fills the listener with hope…’ His sacred motets, songs and cycles have been performed, broadcast and recorded by artists in the UK, USA and much further afield.

Wherever You Are
Paul Mealor Lyrics

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Ahhhhhh

Wherever you are my love will keep you safe,
My heart will build a bridge of light across both time and space.
Wherever you are, our hearts still beat as one
I hold you in my dreams each night until your task is done
Light up the darkness, my wondrous star
Our hopes and dreams, my heart and yours, forever shining far

Light up the darkness, my prince of peace.
May the stars shine all around you may your courage never cease.

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Wherever I am, I will love you day by day
I will keep you safe, cling on to faith, along the dark dark way

Wherever I am, I will hold on through the night
I will pray each day a safe return, will look now to the light
Light up the darkness, my wondrous star
Our hopes and dreams, my heart and yours, forever shining far
Light up the darkness, my prince of peace.
May the stars shine all around you may your courage never cease.

Ahhhhhhh

May your courage never cease...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Paul Mealor's song, Wherever You Are, express the eternal love and protection that the singer will offer to his beloved, no matter where they may be. The song begins by reassuring the listener that their love will keep them safe, building a bridge of light across both time and space. The singer conveys a sense of unity, despite physical and geographical distance, emphasizing that their hearts remain joined. The verses carry a gentle, contemplative melody that mimics the consistency of love, and each line feels like it is offered as a prayer of hope and assurance.

The chorus speaks of a wondrous star that shines fiercely through the darkness, symbolism for the couple's hopes, dreams, and hearts shining far, illuminating the path forward. The singer then wishes for the stars to surround his beloved, and for them to never lose their courage. The second verse is more introspective, with the singer speaking of his own devotion and promise to the one he loves. He speaks of clinging to faith in dark moments, holding on through the night, and keeping hope alive for the safe return of his partner. The song concludes with a reiteration of the collective courage that will continue to thrive and illuminate their path.

Line by Line Meaning

Wherever you are my love will keep you safe,
My love for you is so strong that no matter where you are, I will ensure your safety.

My heart will build a bridge of light across both time and space.
Even though we may be far apart, my heart will act as a beacon, connecting us and providing warmth.

Wherever you are, our hearts still beat as one
No distance or obstacle can separate the love that we share for each other.

I hold you in my dreams each night until your task is done
Even when you're away, I still hold you close in my heart and mind, and I won't stop until you're safe and happy again.

Light up the darkness, my wondrous star
You are the light in my life, and I hope that you will continue to shine even in the darkest of moments.

Our hopes and dreams, my heart and yours, forever shining far
Our shared aspirations will continue to guide us even when we're apart, and our love will keep shining brightly.

Light up the darkness, my prince of peace.
You bring me calm and tranquility, and I hope that you will continue to give me a sense of inner peace.

May the stars shine all around you may your courage never cease.
You are a shining star and I hope that the universe will always bring you light and strength in everything you do.

Wherever I am, I will love you day by day
No matter where I go, my love for you will endure and continue to grow with each passing day.

I will keep you safe, cling on to faith, along the dark dark way
I will always be there to support you and provide you with strength and encouragement, even when times get tough.

Wherever I am, I will hold on through the night
Even when I am alone, I will continue to hold onto the hope and love that we share for each other.

I will pray each day a safe return, will look now to the light
My thoughts and prayers will always be with you, and I will always have faith in your safe return.

Writer(s): Paul Mealor

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