Show Me The Way
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I've been searchin' for a long time
I knew that it was something that
that I had to find (I've been searchin')
You should have seen me wringing my hands and crying
It was all because I couldn't find peace of mind
And it was then, oh I kneeled down to pray
I said Lord will you show me the way (the way, way)
And I searched and I searched
But I just couldn't find my way, yeah
But that day Lord, my life oh yes Sir
Seemed like I came to a dead end road
And it was then woah I kneeled down to pray
I said Lord will you show me the way

Well, I've been searchin for a long time
I knew that it was something that
that I had to find (I've been searchin')
You should have seen me wringing my hands and crying
It was all because I couldn't find peace of mind
And it was then oh I kneeled down to pray
I said come on Jesus show me the way

Sometimes I tell it Lord
Oh Lord (oh Lord)
Come on Lord (show me the way)
Oh Lord (oh Lord)
Oh my Lord ( show me the way)
You showed my mother (oh Lord)
You showed my father (show me the way)
You showed my sister (oh Lord)
You showed my brother (show me the way)

Have you ever asked Him (oh Lord)
Have you ever asked Him (show me the way)
Oh Lord (oh Lord)
Oh Lord (show me the way)
Oh Lordy (oh Lord)
Oh Lordy (show me the way)
Oh Lordy (oh Lord)
Oh my Lordy (show me the way)
And it was then, oh I kneeled down to pray




I said Lord will you show me the way (the way, way)
ooh yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Show Me The Way" by Spiritual is about the search for inner peace and finding one's direction in life. The singer in the song is expressing their struggle to find peace of mind and a sense of purpose, despite their efforts to search and find it on their own. The singer acknowledges they have been searching for a long time for something they knew they needed to find. The desperation in the singer's voice is palpable as they describe wringing their hands and crying.


It's not until the singer kneels down to pray that they find a glimmer of hope. The repetition of the phrase "Lord will you show me the way" shows the singer's willingness to surrender and seek guidance from a higher power. The song suggests that this surrender leads to a breakthrough, as the singer finds a way forward even though it seemed like they were at a "dead end road."


Overall, "Show Me The Way" is a powerful plea for guidance and direction, and a testament to the transformative power of faith.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been searchin' for a long time
I have been looking for something for a significant period of time.


I knew that it was something that that I had to find (I've been searchin')
I have been aware that there is something I need to find.


You should have seen me wringing my hands and crying
I was in distress, visibly upset and emotional, and no longer able to bear the burden of my search.


It was all because I couldn't find peace of mind
I was unable to find a sense of inner calm or contentment. This is the root cause of my distress.


And it was then, oh I kneeled down to pray
At that point, I humbled myself, got down on my knees, and began to pray.


I said Lord will you show me the way (the way, way)
I asked God to reveal to me the path that I should take.


And I searched and I searched
Even after praying, I continued to try and find the answer myself.


But I just couldn't find my way, yeah
Despite my efforts, I still couldn't figure out the right way to move forward.


But that day Lord, my life oh yes Sir
On that particular day, my life was dramatically changed for the better.


Seemed like I came to a dead end road
I felt completely stuck and unable to find a solution to my problem.


I said Lord will you show me the way
I repeated my prayer, asking God for guidance.


Sometimes I tell it Lord Oh Lord
At times, I reflect on my experience and thank God for His help.


Come on Lord (show me the way)
I implore God to continue guiding me on my path.


You showed my mother (oh Lord) You showed my father (show me the way) You showed my sister (oh Lord) You showed my brother (show me the way)
God has also answered the prayers of my family members and led them on their own paths.


Have you ever asked Him (oh Lord) Have you ever asked Him (show me the way)
I encourage others to also turn to God in prayer and seek His guidance.


Oh Lord (oh Lord) Oh Lord (show me the way) Oh Lordy (oh Lord) Oh Lordy (show me the way) Oh Lordy (oh Lord) Oh my Lordy (show me the way)
I continue to express my unwavering faith in God and ask for His help.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KEVIN CHALFANT, GREGG ROLIE

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