Night Watch
Willie & Ray Lyrics
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Shepherds watch over the little white sheep
The lighthouse is shining for ships out of sea
And God keeps the night watch for you and for me
So sleep, sleep in peace and rest
Don't be afraid of the darkness
All's well for over the land and the seaGod's keeping the night watch for you and for me
So sleep, sleep in peace and rest
Don't be afraid of the darkness
All's well for over the land and the sea
God's keeping the night watch for you and for me
God's keeping the night watch for you and for me
The lyrics of "Night Watch" by Willie Nelson and Ray Price are a beautifully simplistic representation of the importance of feeling secure in the night. It starts with the observation of the watchful eyes of bright stars, shepherds guarding their flock, and a lighthouse guiding ships safely to shore; all symbols of protection and guidance. Finally, the lyrics bring in the idea of God as the one watching over us while we sleep. The repetition of the line "God's keeping the night watch for you and for me" reinforces the idea of comfort and safety in the darkness.
The song aims to provide solace to its listeners by acknowledging the fear of the unknown that comes with settling into bed at night. It is a reminder that we are not alone in our worries, and there are always forces beyond ourselves that are watching over us. The use of God as the ultimate protector is also an interesting choice, as it is a concept that has been used to provide comfort and security to people throughout history.
Line by Line Meaning
Bright stars are watching the world as it sleeps
The stars are bright and vigilant as they watch over the world as it sleeps
Shepherds watch over the little white sheep
The shepherds are guarding the flock of innocent white sheep
The lighthouse is shining for ships out of sea
The lighthouse is guiding and providing light for the ships out at sea
And God keeps the night watch for you and for me
God is watching over us and taking care of us throughout the night
So sleep, sleep in peace and rest
You can sleep peacefully without worrying
Don't be afraid of the darkness
There is nothing to fear in the darkness
All's well for over the land and the sea
Everything is fine on land and sea
God's keeping the night watch for you and for me
God is keeping a watchful eye over us throughout the night
God's keeping the night watch for you and for me
God is keeping a watchful eye over us throughout the night
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CINDY WALKER
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WILLIE NELSON (born April 29, 1933) is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, activist, and actor.
RAY PRICE (January 12, 1926 – December 16, 2013) was an American country music singer, songwriter, and guitarist. His wide-ranging baritone is regarded as among the best male voices of country music, and his innovations, such as propelling the country beat from 2/4 to 4/4, known as the "Ray Price beat", helped make country music more popular. Some of his well-known recordings include "Release Me", "Crazy Arms", "Heartaches by the Number", "For the Good Times", "Night Life", and "You're the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me". He was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1996. He continued to record and tour into his 80s.
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