Chant
Peter Bradley Adams Lyrics


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Call on the rain
and drown out my eyes
and I'll stare at the flame
in a blood streaked sky
call up the day
in red mountain light
and sing me the name
a thousand times
ramana, ramana hare

well I stand this ground
that you walked before
a stranger found
as I slowly crack the door
then I hear a song come
it's a laughing sound
and with my fear undone




I step back into the crowd
ramana, ramana hare...

Overall Meaning

In "Chant," Peter Bradley Adams uses vivid imagery to showcase the power of nature and the magic of music. The opening line, "call on the rain and drown out my eyes," indicates a sense of overwhelming emotion that is carried throughout the rest of the song. The use of the term "drown" suggests the idea of being consumed or overwhelmed by something, in this case, likely feelings of sadness or pain.


The imagery of staring at the flame in a blood-streaked sky further emphasizes the intensity of the emotions being conveyed. The song's chorus features the repetition of the name Ramana, which is believed to be derived from the Hindu god Rama. The use of this name in the context of the song suggests a desire for spiritual guidance or a path towards enlightenment.


Later in the song, the lyrics shift to a more personal narrative, with the singer navigating his own emotions and fears. The line "I stand this ground that you walked before" indicates a sense of connection to someone who has come before, suggesting perhaps that the singer is taking guidance or inspiration from someone who has already experienced what he is going through. The reference to a "laughing sound" and "my fear undone" suggests a sense of release or relief -- a sign that the singer is beginning to find peace.


Overall, "Chant" is a powerful song that speaks to the impact of both nature and music on the human spirit. It's a lyrical journey that takes the listener on an emotional rollercoaster, from feelings of despair to moments of hope and inspiration.


Line by Line Meaning

Call on the rain
Ask for the rain to pour down from the sky


and drown out my eyes
To wash away the tears from my eyes


and I'll stare at the flame
I'll gaze upon the fire


in a blood streaked sky
In a sky that is painted red


call up the day
Summon the day to begin


in red mountain light
Under the light of a red mountain's dawn


and sing me the name
Sing a name to me


a thousand times
Repeating it over and over again


ramana, ramana hare
The name to be sung is Ramana Hare


well I stand this ground
I remain in this spot


that you walked before
Where you went before me


a stranger found
I am a stranger to this place


as I slowly crack the door
As I slowly begin to open up


then I hear a song come
Then I hear a melody arise


it's a laughing sound
It's a sound of laughter


and with my fear undone
Without my fears holding me back


I step back into the crowd
I blend back in with everybody else


ramana, ramana hare...
Repeating the name again: Ramana Hare




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Comments from YouTube:

Mistah B

One of my absolute favorite songs by Peter... and that's really saying something.

junior

Wonderful!! 

RedSoxRox333

i love love love his songs. especially this one and under my skin. but listening to his album on replay makes me think that all his songs sound the same..

crsmit

i loveall of his music. its a shame he's not published in the uk:(

Yagnesh Kamble

The Indian chant followed by the verses is so soothing.

Hamada Ghareeb

beautiful

Aleks

Thanks for uploading this!!

charlietheboy9

@RedSoxRox333 I totally agree with you on that one. But that's why I really like this song, it has a slightly different sound than his other songs. He's quite the singer.

Udit Sharma

Thank you for uploading :)

togetherandwaiting

does Alexi Murdoch tour together?

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