Sunday
Ruby Braff / Ralph Sutton 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.
The song "Sunday" by Ruby Braff and Ralph Sutton is a spiritual and uplifting tune that speaks to the power of faith and the belief in a higher power. From the opening line, the song invokes a sense of desperation and a plea for divine intervention: "Ooh Lord, dear Lord above, God almighty, God of love, please look down and see my people through." It is a song that taps into a timeless sentiment that many people can relate to, regardless of their religious background.
As the song progresses, the lyrics speak to the singer's faith in God and the power of believing in something greater than oneself. The refrain "Lord, dear Lord above, God almighty, God of love, please look down and see my people through" becomes a sort of mantra and a call for help. The lyrics go on to express a belief that God's presence is all around us, in the sun and the moon in the sky, and that even in the midst of difficult times, one can find solace and comfort in that knowledge.
The final lines of the song speak to the importance of treating others with kindness and compassion, and the belief in a "brighter by and by" - a future that holds the promise of goodness and joy.
Overall, "Sunday" is a song that speaks to the enduring power of faith and the belief in something greater than oneself. It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is hope and the potential for renewal and transformation.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh
An exclamation expressing intense emotion or excitement.
Lord, dear Lord above, God almighty,
A plea to the Christian God for help and guidance.
God of love, please look down and see my people through.
Asking God to help and guide people to overcome their difficulties.
I believe that God put sun and moon up in the sky.
Expressing faith in the power and the creation of God.
I don't mind the gray skies
Accepting and embracing the impermanence of sadness and difficulties.
'cause they're just clouds passing by.
Understanding that difficult times will pass and things will get better.
Heaven is a goodness time.
Heaven is a beautiful and peaceful place.
A brighter light on high.
A beautiful and radiant light awaits in heaven.
Do unto others as you would have them do to you.
The golden rule of treating others how you want to be treated.
And have a brighter by and by.
An optimistic outlook for a brighter future.
I believe God is now, was then and always will be.
A declaration of the eternal and omnipotent nature of God.
With God's blessing we can make it through eternity.
Blessings and guidance from God can help us through life and beyond.
Lord, dear Lord above, God almighty,
A repetition of the plea to the Christian God for help and guidance.
God of love, please look down and see my people through.
Asking God once again for help and guidance in times of need.
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Written by: Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington
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