Story Behind The Song
A friend works with Doctors without Borders and this song was inspired by her
Song Description
This song is about a doctor who is in a warring country. She has just arrived and has to face the possbility of death while doing her job. She may not live through the night. The only thing that consoles her is this childhood prayer. The song ends on a hopeful note as she realizes she needs to follow her purpose.
| Song Length |
3:56 |
Genre |
Rock - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Worried |
Subject |
War, Danger |
| Similar Artists |
Kate Bush |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Draw Near
Too afraid to close my eyes and sleep under skies of war
When?s the next shot going to rip right through this canvas door
I am paralyzed with fear
It?s time to draw near?
Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord my soul will keep
If I should die before I wake
I pray the Lord my soul will take
Too scared to stop and rest for fear of losing a life
Children wait their turn with faith in the healing of my knife
I can?t see through my tears
It?s time to draw near?
Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord my soul will keep
If I should die before I wake
I pray the Lord my soul will take
I?m not ready to go
I?m not ready to go
I?ve not done my part
To help this place
Help this place
Too alive to sit and shake as another brave soldier dies
Hope?s restoring, time?s pouring tomorrow?s sunrise
It?ll be alright you hear
It?s time to draw near?
Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord my soul will keep
If I should die before I wake
I pray the Lord my soul will take