Yim Yames is the moniker used by Louisville, Kentucky musician Jim James fr… Read Full Bio ↴Yim Yames is the moniker used by Louisville, Kentucky musician Jim James from My Morning Jacket for his solo material. Jim released a George Harrison tribute album he recorded in 2001 under the name Yim Yames entitled Tribute To on July 7, 2009 through his website as a digital download and August 4th as a CD/LP. He also collaborated with fellow musicians Conor Oberst and M. Ward under the name Monsters of Folk. Monsters of Folk released their debut self-titled album on September 22, 2009. Jim is also producing an album by Ben Sollee and Daniel Martin Moore to benefit Appalachian voices and help stop the disastrous effect of mountaintop removal.

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My Sweet Lord
Yim Yames Lyrics

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My sweet lord
Hm, my lord
Hm, my lord

I really want to see you
Really want to be with you
Really want to see you lord
But it takes so long, my lord

My sweet lord
Hm, my lord
Hm, my lord

I really want to know you
Really want to go with you
Really want to show you lord
That it wont take long, my lord (hallelujah)

My sweet lord (hallelujah)
Hm, my lord (hallelujah)
My sweet lord (hallelujah)

I really want to see you
Really want to see you
Really want to see you, lord
Really want to see you, lord
But it takes so long, my lord (hallelujah)

My sweet lord (hallelujah)
Hm, my lord (hallelujah)
My, my, my lord (hallelujah)

I really want to know you (hallelujah)
Really want to go with you (hallelujah)
Really want to show you lord (aaah)
That it wont take long, my lord (hallelujah)

Hmm (hallelujah)
My sweet lord (hallelujah)
My, my, lord (hallelujah)

Hm, my lord (hare krishna)
My, my, my lord (hare krishna)
Oh hm, my sweet lord (krishna, krishna)
Oh-uuh-uh (hare hare)

Now, I really want to see you (hare rama)
Really want to be with you (hare rama)
Really want to see you lord (ah)
But it takes so long, my lord (hallelujah)

Hm, my lord (hallelujah)
My, my, my lord (hare krishna)
My sweet lord (hare krishna)
My sweet lord (krishna krishna)
My lord (hare hare)
Hm, hm (gurur brahma)
Hm, hm (gurur vishnu)
Hm, hm (gurur devo)
Hm, hm (maheshwara)
My sweet lord (gurur sakshaat)
My sweet lord (parabrahma)
My, my, my lord (tasmayi shree)

My, my, my, my lord (guruve namah)
My sweet lord (hare rama)

Overall Meaning

"My Sweet Lord" is a spiritual song by Yim Yames, which talks about the longing to see and be with Lord. The repetition of "Hm, my lord" and "My sweet lord" throughout the song represents the feeling of devotion and reverence towards the divine. Yames expresses his desire to see and know God in a deeper way, to be in His presence, and to show Him his devotion.

He acknowledges that the journey to God may be long and difficult, but he believes that it won't take long with the Lord's grace. The use of "hallelujah" and "hare krishna" in the song also indicates the belief in the power of praising and chanting the Lord's name.

The song is a beautiful expression of spiritual devotion which speaks to individuals on a personal level, inspiring them to pursue a deeper connection with God.

Line by Line Meaning

My sweet lord
Expressing a desire to connect with a higher power

Hm, my lord
Acknowledging the presence of the higher power

I really want to see you
Expressing a sincere desire to experience the higher power's presence

Really want to be with you
Desiring to remain in the higher power's presence

Really want to see you lord
Expressing the desire to see the higher power face to face

But it takes so long, my lord
Acknowledging that connecting with the higher power is not an easy or quick process

I really want to know you
Desiring to have an intimate relationship with the higher power

Really want to go with you
Expressing a desire to follow the higher power's path

Really want to show you lord
Desiring to demonstrate devotion and faith to the higher power

That it wont take long, my lord (hallelujah)
Expressing optimism that the connection with the higher power will be successful and fulfilling despite the difficulties

Hm, my lord (hallelujah)
Acknowledging the higher power's greatness and expressing joy and praise

My, my, my lord (hallelujah)
Emphasizing the connection and devotion to the higher power

Oh hm, my sweet lord (krishna, krishna)
Expressing devotion and joy towards the higher power represented by 'Krishna'

Now, I really want to see you (hare rama)
Continued expression of the desire to experience the higher power's presence using the name 'Rama'

Really want to be with you (hare rama)
Continued desire to remain in the higher power's presence using the name 'Rama'

My, my, my lord (guruve namah)
Acknowledging and expressing devotion towards the higher power represented by the teacher or 'guru'

My sweet lord (hare rama)
Repeating the joy and devotion towards the higher power represented by 'Rama'

Lyrics © THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: GEORGE HARRISON

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Comments from YouTube:

stina_glasgow

13y↑5

I love the original (RIP George) but also love this one. Sends shivers down my spine with it's unbelievably slow recital. So relaxing - calms the soul this one does.