Story Behind The Song
The song was inspired by getting acquainted with two pillars of the gospel music community in the 1970's - Shirley Caesar and the Mighty Clouds of Joy. The song won an award in the American Song Festival in 1978 for best gospel lyric, as I recall.
Song Description
Song written as a reminder that good things can happen when all seems lost.
| Song Length |
4:37 |
Genre |
Unique - Gospel, R & B - Religious |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Glad, Peaceful |
Subject |
Hope, Spirituality |
| Similar Artists |
Carole King, Willie Nelson |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1970 - 1979 |
| |
Lyrics
Verse:
When your world is falling down
And your tears fall to the ground
Nobody wants to lend you a helping hand
Don't despair, you're not alone;
All your cares are not your own
They are shared by every woman, child and man
Bridge:
When all you hear is thunder
And turmoil in your heart
Still there's a voice within
That sings out clear
Trust in Him to understand
When your world is torn apart
And soon your doubts and fears will disappear
Chorus:
Keep the faith alive within your heart
Forget those nagging doubts
When everything you've done has turned out wrong
Keep the faith alive within your soul
Let Jesus help you with your load
And you will find the strength to carry on
Verse:
When your plans all fall apart
You're too weak to make a new start
The specter of defeat haunts you at night
Don't give in, it's not the end
All your broken dreams will mend
Trust in Him and it will be all right
Bridge:
When you've lost the will to live
And your hopes are dead and gone
You've taken all the pain that you can take
When your skies are filled with rain
And your heart is filled with pain
Through the darkened skies the sun will creep
Repeat Chorus