FEVER
The Hedgerow Folk Lyrics
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In the cold in the dark
Though my mind is racing as fast as my heart
I'm scared and I'm lonely
But I won't give up
Lord I trust you
My God how I trust you
Come out from the clouds
Oh seeds of new life spring up from the ground
My eyelids rise
When I hear the sound of your voice
I've been longing for a change of scenery
Just a tangible taste of a world far away
I guess the valley of the shadow of death
Is not just for the dying
Is it darkness that gives me
Eyes for the dreaming
Of a life where my heart my body and soul
They all look like the same thing
Is it sorrow that leads me
To hope for the morning
When the fever will break
And your mercy will make
Something good of my longing
The song "Fever" by The Hedgerow Folk is a soulful ballad that speaks of hope and trust even in times of darkness and uncertainty. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the singer waiting in a cold and dark valley, with a racing mind and a scared and lonely heart. Despite the difficulties, the singer chooses not to give up and instead puts his trust in God. The "glimmer of hope" signifies the desire for something positive, for new life and a change of scenery. The valley of the shadow of death is not just for the dying; sometimes it is the darkness that gives us eyes for dreaming and hoping for a better tomorrow.
The idea of the valley of the shadow of death comes from the Biblical Psalm 23, which speaks of the Lord as a shepherd leading his flock through the dangers of life, including the valley of the shadow of death. The song suggests that this valley is not just a physical place, but a metaphorical one, representing times of hardship and trial that we all must face.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll wait here in the valley
I am in a low place in life and I am going to be patient and wait for help.
In the cold in the dark
Despite my situation being uncomfortable, I won't lose hope.
Though my mind is racing as fast as my heart
I am anxious and my heart is pounding but despite that, I won't give up.
I'm scared and I'm lonely
I feel really isolated and frightened, but again, I won't give up.
But I won't give up
I will persevere through this tough time.
Lord I trust you
I have faith that divine intervention can change everything for the better.
My God how I trust you
My trust in divine intervention is unshakable.
Oh glimmer of hope
I am searching for a sign of hope that things will get better.
Come out from the clouds
I want this hope to be revealed and materialized.
Oh seeds of new life spring up from the ground
I am hopeful that new opportunities will present themselves soon.
My eyelids rise
I am alert and attentive, ready for any potential positive changes.
When I hear the sound of your voice
I anticipate hearing guidance or reassurance from a higher power.
I've been longing for a change of scenery
I am searching for a way to escape my current situation.
Just a tangible taste of a world far away
I am dreaming of something better and longing for it to become reality.
I guess the valley of the shadow of death
The place where I currently am, life appears bleak and it feels like death surrounds me.
Is not just for the dying
This feeling of hopelessness isn't exclusive to people who are physically dying.
Is it darkness that gives me
Could it be that being in such a low place in life is the source of my clarity.
Eyes for the dreaming
Perhaps this struggle has opened my eyes to new possibilities.
Of a life where my heart my body and soul
A life where my emotions, physical form and inner self are all in alignment.
They all look like the same thing
In this ideal life I imagine, everything is harmonized and in sync.
Is it sorrow that leads me
Could it be that all this pain and grief is going to result in something positive?
To hope for the morning
Despite feeling so low, I am still hopeful for a brighter tomorrow.
When the fever will break
I anticipate when the intensity and pain will finally decrease.
And your mercy will make
I believe that with the help of a higher power, things will improve.
Something good of my longing
I trust that all of this struggle and pain will ultimately lead to something good.
Contributed by Allison G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.