Sunday
Ralph Sutton / Ruby Braff Lyrics
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Lord, dear Lord above, God almighty,
God of love, please look down and see my people through.
I believe that God put sun and moon up in the sky.
I don't mind the gray skies
'cause they're just clouds passing by.
Heaven is a goodness time.
A brighter light on high.
Do unto others as you would have them do to you.
And have a brighter by and by.
Lord, dear Lord above, God almighty,
God of love, please look down and see my people through.
I believe God is now, was then and always will be.
With God's blessing we can make it through eternity.
Lord, dear Lord above, God almighty,
God of love, please look down and see my people through.
In Ralph Sutton and Ruby Braff's song "Sunday," the lyrics express a strong plea for divine intervention and guidance for the people. The first stanza addresses the Lord with utmost reverence and begs for His attention and assistance for the singer's people. The second stanza features the singer's declaration of belief in God's power over nature and human life. The description of gray skies as mere passing clouds suggests the singer's understanding and acceptance of life's unpredictable nature. The third stanza aims to inspire kindness and compassion towards others, as the singer urges for reciprocity in treating others.
The final stanza reiterates the song's central message of appealing to God for help and guidance through tough times. The use of repetition in the phrase "Lord, dear Lord above, God almighty, God of love" emphasizes the singer's trust and reliance on God's omnipotence and affection. The ultimate hope for eternal happiness and salvation in the afterlife is expressed in the closing line, "And have a brighter by and by." Overall, the song conveys a deep sense of faith and hope in God's power to bring people together and overcome adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
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Expression of emotional admiration or surprise
Lord, dear Lord above, God almighty,
God of love, please look down and see my people through.
Prayer to God for assistance, guidance and support
I believe that God put sun and moon up in the sky.
Faith in the power and wisdom of God as creator and sustainer of the universe
I don't mind the gray skies
'cause they're just clouds passing by.
Acceptance of the impermanent nature of things and optimism that better times will come
Heaven is a goodness time.
A brighter light on high.
Belief in the afterlife as a place of happiness, joy and enlightenment
Do unto others as you would have them do to you.
Golden rule of treating others with respect, kindness and fairness
And have a brighter by and by.
Hope and faith for a brighter future
I believe God is now, was then and always will be.
With God's blessing we can make it through eternity.
Unwavering faith in God's eternal existence and grace to help humanity endure the challenges of life
Lord, dear Lord above, God almighty,
God of love, please look down and see my people through.
Repeated plea to God for divine intervention and mercy
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington
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