Song Description
This song explores 2 different characters who have dreams of pursuing their calling but need a little nudge to break the mold.
| Song Length |
3:43 |
Genre |
Rock - General, Rock - Modern |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Exultant |
Subject |
General |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
The Calling
Johnny-boy was the family pride
Served with his brothers on the frontlines
And he?s the 3rd generation in the family
To work the coal mines of Tennessee
And though Daddy?s a God-fearing man
He?s not quite sure he would understand
That he feels this pull everyday
To bring the savior?s word to the depraved
He?s just waiting for his sign
But he hears the calling of his life
Holly-mae has a girlish charm
But she works like a devil on the family farm
Everybody in town knows her name
For singing ?Land of the Free? at the ball games
And all her girlfriends have got their plans
To settle down with the perfect man
But she?s got a friend of a friend who knows this guy
That could get her a chance in the Nashville lights
She?s just waiting for some sign
But she hears the calling of her life
So if you?re standing in the rain just awaitin? on that bolt of lightening
Holdin? onto the hand of the man that puts you down
There?s a voice deep inside, there?s heavenly light
That when you seize it, baby you will shine
I hear the calling baby
What?s your calling hey