The Benediction
Reeves Dianne Lyrics
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Country preacher comes to save your soul
Just after day break on each Sunday morning
You could see women, men, and children piling out
Of their homes in their Sunday go to meetin' clothes
"Ah uum"
To the house of the Lord to get their hearts fixed
And their minds regulated looking forward to hear
The word brought down from on high from the
Country preacher
Country preacher clears his throat
Say brothers and sister we are gather here this mornin'
To give praise to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost
"Ah uum"
Mama's getting happy, Grandma's fanning her face
Cause everybody everybody's losing all their weariness in this place
Oh the spirit flowed like a mighty river
And all anybody could say at the end of the day was
"Ah uum"
The first verse of Reeves Dianne's song "The Benediction" sets the tone of the song with the image of a country preacher, dusty roads, and weary feet. The second verse paints the picture of a Sunday morning where people from all walks of life make their way up a steep hill to attend church. The atmosphere is one of anticipation for the message from the country preacher who is expected to deliver the word brought down from on high.
The chorus, which repeats multiple times, captures the essence of the song. Mama is getting happy, and Grandma is fanning her face, indicating that something special is happening in this church service. The spirit flows like a mighty river, and the weariness of life seems to wash away in this space. The song embodies the feeling of finding refuge and meaning in a spiritual community.
Overall, "The Benediction" is a song that celebrates the coming together of a community in worship. It honours the role of the country preacher, who brings hope and inspiration to people who are struggling with life's challenges. The song suggests that, in the midst of all the weariness and struggles of life, there is something that can restore the human soul.
Line by Line Meaning
Weary feet on a dusty road
Tired travelers walking a long way on a dry, dirty path
Country preacher comes to save your soul
Religious leader arrives to rescue your spirit
Just after day break on each Sunday morning
Early in the morning, right after sunrise on every Sunday
You could see women, men, and children piling out
People of all ages and genders leaving their homes
Of their homes in their Sunday go to meetin' clothes
Wearing their best clothes to attend Sunday church services
"Ah uum"
An expression of feeling or emotion, such as joy or contentment
Making their way up that long steep hill
Climbing a tall hill with a challenging slope
To the house of the Lord to get their hearts fixed
Heading to the church to heal and repair their spirits
And their minds regulated looking forward to hear
Prepared to listen and be inspired
The word brought down from on high from the
Receiving messages from God through the words and teachings of the
Country preacher
Religious leader who comes from the countryside
Country preacher clears his throat
The preacher prepares to speak by coughing and clearing his throat
Say brothers and sister we are gather here this mornin'
Addressing the congregation and announcing the purpose of the gathering
To give praise to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost
Exalting and glorifying the Christian God in three persons
"Ah uum"
An expression of feeling or emotion, such as joy or contentment
Mama's getting happy, Grandma's fanning her face
Women of different generations expressing their emotions in different ways
Cause everybody everybody's losing all their weariness in this place
The power of the church is rejuvenating and invigorating everyone present
Oh the spirit flowed like a mighty river
The presence and power of the Holy Spirit was intensely felt and experienced
And all anybody could say at the end of the day was
No one could find the right words to describe their emotions and experiences except for
"Ah uum"
An expression of feeling or emotion, such as joy or contentment
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DIANE REEVES, JOSEF ZAWINUL, WREN T BROWN
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