Story Behind The Song
My brother came close to death. I had a dream that three old men were singing this song in Appalachia. I woke up and wrote the song in a morning.
Song Description
A deal with God to fulfill one's purpose but the need to have God's support in that journey
| Song Length |
5:14 |
Genre |
Folk - Alternative, Folk - Rural |
| Tempo |
Floating |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Moving |
Subject |
Spirituality, Prayer |
| Similar Artists |
, Woody Guthrie |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
What was that Singular Smile
What was that Singular Smile
What makes it all sting like hell for awhile
What was that singular smile
Sometimes it comes in a dream
sometimes it comes in a dream
I make no claim that I know what it means
But Sometimes it comes in a dream
O my lord, when I am ready
I will Lay this body down
Until then my hands are steady
I won't let you down
So don't let me down
I won't let you down
So don't let me down
How many miles will I roam
How many miles will I roam
How many places will all feel like home
How many miles will I roam
O my lord, when I am ready
I will Lay this body down
Until then my hands are steady
I won't let you down
So don't let me down
I won't let you down
So don't let me down
Do what you have to my son
Do what you have to my son
Do what you have to and let it be done
Do what you have to my son
O my lord, when I am ready
I will Lay this body down
Until then my hands are steady
I won't let you down
So don't let me down
I won't let you down
So don't let me down
Sometimes it comes in a dream