The Valley
The Oh Hellos Lyrics
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That our father's father found
And where we laid him down
We were born in the shadow of the crimes of our fathers
Blood was our inheritance
No, we did not ask for this
Will you lead me?
We were young when we heard you call our names in the silence
Like a fire in the dark
Like a sword upon our hearts
We came down to the water and we begged for forgiveness
Shadows lurking close behind
We were fleeing for our lives
Will you lead me?
The Oh Hello's's song The Valley is a song that speaks of the struggle and pain of generational sins and how they seem to pass down from one generation to the next. The song begins with the acknowledgment that the singer and their kin were born in a place that was dead and wicked, a place that was discovered by their ancestors, and where their dead father was laid to rest. The valley symbolizes a place of darkness, fear and pain, where one is held captive by the sins of the past. The singer then acknowledges that they inherited a legacy of bloodshed, which they did not seek on their own, but it was handed over to them, regardless.
The second verse starts with a more hopeful note, as the singer remembers when they first heard the call of redemption, which was like a fire in the darkness, a sword upon their hearts. They then go on to describe how they came down to the water and asked for forgiveness, while the shadows lurked close behind, and how they were fleeing for their lives. This verse speaks of a moment of grace, where the singer realizes that there is a way out of the darkness, and they recognize the need to be led by a higher power.
Overall, the song is a reminder that painful generational sins can leave a lasting impact on families and communities, and it takes a conscious effort to break free from the shackles of the past. It highlights the importance of seeking forgiveness, taking responsibility and being led by a power greater than oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
We were born in the valley of the dead and the wicked
We were brought into a place where there is only death and evil abound.
That our father's father found
It was discovered by our ancestors before us, and we have inherited this cursed legacy.
And where we laid him down
This is where our ancestor was buried and we must live with the sins of our forefathers.
We were born in the shadow of the crimes of our fathers
The wrongdoings of our predecessors have created an onus on us, from before we were even born.
Blood was our inheritance
Our legacy was one of violence and brutality. We are victims of heredity beyond our control.
No, we did not ask for this
We do not choose to inherit the burden of our ancestors' failures.
Will you lead me?
As we bear witness to the aftermath of our past, we seek guidance and solace in a hopeful future.
We were young when we heard you call our names in the silence
Despite being at an early age, we were able to hear a beckoning peaceful voice in the midst of all our turmoil and confusion.
Like a fire in the dark
It was a flame representing a beacon of hope, of which has sparked a light in the darkest moments.
Like a sword upon our hearts
The message that has been spoken was painful, at times resonating with an unpleasant truth, but it cut through us and left a mark of self-awareness.
We came down to the water and we begged for forgiveness
We were desperately looking for a resolution, a reprieve from the guilt that weighs heavily on our conscience.
Shadows lurking close behind
Even when we are moving forward, we cannot help but feel as though the past still hovers above like a specter we can never get away from.
We were fleeing for our lives
The constant reminder of bloodshed and struggle have made redemption something that we simply cannot ignore, it becomes an urgency to preserve our livelihood.
Will you lead me?
Once again, we ask for direction in a journey of self-discovery and redemption.
Contributed by Micah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@stevenbrown1361
"The Valley"
Lyrics:
We were born in the valley,
Of the dead and the wicked.
That our father's father found,
And it's where we laid him down.
We were born in the shadow,
Of the crimes of our fathers.
Blood was our inheritance,
No we did not ask for this.
Will you lead me?
We were young when we heard you,
Call our names in the silence.
Like a fire in the dark,
Like a sword upon our hearts.
We came down to the water,
And we begged for forgiveness.
Shadows lurking close behind,
We were fleeing for our lives.
Will you lead me?
@annabeatrizfreire4362
We were born in the valley of the dead and the wicked
That our father's father found
And where we laid him down
We were born in the shadow of the crimes of our fathers
Blood was our inheritance
No, we did not ask for this
Will you lead me?
We were young when we heard you call our names in the silence
Like a fire in the dark
Like a sword upon our hearts
We came down to the water and we begged for forgiveness
Shadows lurking close behind
We were fleeing for our lives
Will you lead me?
O Vale
NĆ³s nascemos sob o vale dos pervesos e mortais
Que o Pai do nosso pai instituiu
Pelo qual nos concebeu.
NĆ³s nascemos sob a sombra dos crimes de nossos pais
Nossa heranƧa foi mortal
NĆ£o, nĆ³s nĆ£o querĆamos isso.
VocĆŖ serĆ” o meu guia
Ćramos jovens quando ouvimos nossos nomes serem chamados no silĆŖncio
Como um fogo na escuridĆ£o
Como uma espada dentro dos nosso coraƧƵes
Viemos emergir em Ć”gua e implorar por misericĆ³rdia
Logo atrĆ”s, Ć espreita, estĆ” as sombras
Que abandonamos, para que pudƩssemos viver
VocĆŖ serĆ” o meu guia
@thistle_threads6682
I have some lyrics to My own, even though you don't fit I created them because I didn't know the lyrics were and just went with it.
We were born in the valley
Of saints and sinners-
We were Young when we heard you
But now we're old and withered-
I thought it rhymed, and I made this up and I just sang it on loop
@stevenbrown1361
"The Valley"
Lyrics:
We were born in the valley,
Of the dead and the wicked.
That our father's father found,
And it's where we laid him down.
We were born in the shadow,
Of the crimes of our fathers.
Blood was our inheritance,
No we did not ask for this.
Will you lead me?
We were young when we heard you,
Call our names in the silence.
Like a fire in the dark,
Like a sword upon our hearts.
We came down to the water,
And we begged for forgiveness.
Shadows lurking close behind,
We were fleeing for our lives.
Will you lead me?
@captainskiipe1504
The lyrics are also in the video description
@spicy_toilet_water
Thank you kindly š¤
@susana5052
Thank you.šš»
@Blanch590
Iām going through a bit of a crisis with religion right now, and I asked for a sign, and Iām not sure if this is it, but it truly reflects how I feel right now and how I got to this situation. Iām crying tears of I donāt even know what, but Iām turning over a new leaf right here.
@curvy4655
Cant say much as to religion, but on a human to human level, I hope everything works out for you. Stay strong, stay kind, keep listening to good music :)
@B.Kamara2023
He will lead you to himself through your experiences. All the best in your spiritual journey!!
@libbysherman1527
Did you get your sign? I got mine, and it was an amazing, loving, and unique man who loves Jesus, who shared Jesus with me. I'm still in awe what happened and it's been almost 5 years. For someone like him to love the person I was, was a miracle. And for someone to break through my hardened heart with biblical truth in a loving way was a miracle.
@manifesttruth7645
Listen to soldier poet king by this band the oh helloās. Youāll understand why this song is a sign. God sent you this band.
@NicaeaCreed
This song makes me feel happy and just like?? people traveling into the new world / new land not knowing whatās going to happen, if theyāre going to live another day, but being surrounded by people they love and just.. exploring. Truly living life in the open and being free.. makes me sometimes wish we didnāt have such an advanced world and can just.. live a more simple life