Story Behind The Song
The lyrics in the chorus come from the dialogue between Job and Yahweh. The universe has been around quite a while - the themes of belief and faith and righteousness have significance and have been the subject of stories and contemplation for eons.
Song Description
Job's travails in life and testing of his faith is a favorite story in the Old Testament. Life tests us in many different ways and consistently. How we respond individually and collectively to adversity is a measure of our being.
Song Length |
4:16 |
Genre |
Country - Rock, Classical - Contemporary |
Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
Mood |
Poignant, Diplomatic |
Subject |
Universe, Spirituality |
Similar Artists |
Amy Grant, Willie Nelson |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Go Ask Job
He's reeling in the corner of the bar
Rambling it's come much too far
Craving just one more round
Crying Lord I let you down
She standing on the corner of the street
Pretty red shoes on her feet
Calling out to the young and the old
Crumbling to the Devil and the cold
Where were you when fire sprang
From the belly of the stars
Where were you when motion
Came to Jupiter and Mars
When you question the fate of your story
When you question the Power and the Glory
Go ask Job
Los Believers in the righteous fight
Praying for peace tonight
Healing light for dire needs
And restitution for evil deeds
CHORUS
Ever deal with the devil
Ever roll with the dice
Am I standing by your side
Or is the gulf deep and wide
CHORUS
© Bunny Swan and Ricky Gease