First R.H. Harris was their musical leader, introducing for example the 'swing lead', singing in delayed time, rhythmic and emotional support from back singers. When they signed with another label, R.H. Harris left the group and was replaced by the then-unknown Sam Cooke. He was 19 years old at the time.
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Sam Cooke & The Soul Stirrers Lyrics
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The world is in a maze,
The way of life today
Is strange and odd. Oh Lord
What happened across the sea
May come to you and me
Oh, come let us go back to God
Come on, let us go back
I know the way
Without my Lord is might hard
I know death? has brought to pass
But it won't last.
Come let us go back to God
There is love in the air
Destruction is everywhere
Then man are being tramped
And Jesus soul
And they shunt raise and smoke ?
Have not begun to fall
Come let us go back to God
In "Come Let Us Go Back to God," Sam Cooke and The Soul Stirrers capture the chaos and destruction of the world and call upon listeners to return to the grace of God. The opening lines suggest a world in crisis, with the earth in a blaze and society lost in a maze. The "way of life today" is described as "strange and odd," indicating a departure from the natural order of things. In the face of this turmoil, the song urges individuals to look to God for guidance and redemption.
The lyrics also allude to global events, with a reference to something "happening across the sea" that may affect listeners directly. This could point to international conflicts, political upheaval, or economic turmoil. But rather than dwelling on these difficulties, the song urges listeners to "go back to God" and find solace in a higher power.
The lyrics continue to describe the chaos and destruction of the world, with love in the air and destruction everywhere. The lines "men are being trampled / and Jesus' soul / and they shunt raise and smoke" suggest a world that's lost its moral center and is drifting further from the grace of God. The song again urges listeners to return to God, to recognize that although "death has brought to pass," it won't last. Ultimately, "Come Let Us Go Back to God" is a call to faith and a reminder that, even in dark times, believers can find hope and salvation.
Line by Line Meaning
The earth is in a blaze,
The world is currently burning with enigmatic fire.
The world is in a maze,
The world is lost and confused with no clear pathway.
The way of life today
Is strange and odd.
Today's way of life is bizarre and unfamiliar, making it difficult to find meaning.
Oh Lord
What happened across the sea
May come to you and me
Oh, Lord, the occurrences beyond the sea may also come to us here.
Oh, come let us go back to God
Oh, let us return to the Almighty God for comfort and guidance.
Come on, let us go back
Come on, let us go back
I know the way
Together, let us find our way back to God; I am confident that I know the path.
Without my Lord it's mighty hard
It is arduous to get through life without the grace and aid of God.
I know death has brought to pass
But it won't last.
Although death is prevalent, it would not last forever, and there will always be hope.
There is love in the air
Destruction is everywhere
The world is chaotic and can be both loving and destructive at the same time.
Then man are being tramped
And Jesus soul
And they shunt raise and smoke?
Have not begun to fall
Humanity is getting maliciously treated, and Jesus has not descended to judge the wicked.
Come let us go back to God
Again, let us return to God for hope, guidance, and eternal support.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: THOMAS A. DORSEY
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