Luciano - Sweep Over my Soul Lyrics
Lyrics
Sweep over my soul
Sweep over my soul
Though the road in life get rough
Jah Jah sweep over my soul
Bingi vibes sweep over my soul
Sweep over my soul
Though the billows roll and tempest blow
(Sweep over my soul)
Jah Jah will sweep over my soul
Every day every morning
I will sing a song of praise to Him
Hail the king of kings (Hail the king of kings)
Every day I will rise, every morning I will sing
Every evening I will lift my voice
Lift my voice in praise higher higher
Oh lord, Sweep over my soul
Sweep over my soul
Though the billows roll and tempest blow
(Sweep over my soul)
I hear a voice is callin' from somewhere out there
A voice is singing somewhere in my head
And I know that I must rise
And fill my heart and pray
And sing for Jah Jah all my days
I say sweep over my soul, ooh
Sweep over my soul
The road may rough and tough
And goin get so hard
Jah sweep over my soul
Gethsemane, Gethsemane, oh Gethsemane
Oh ohh
I shall lift I voice to the Holy One of creation(Gethsemane)
And I shall sing songs of redemption (Gethsemane)
Song of praise and influence (Gethsemane)
I claim (Gethsemane) in my position (Gethsemane)
In creation in (Gethsemane) the son of the Almighty Jah
Behold in His glory manifest (Gethsemane)
In me forever and ever
Oh lord, Sweep over my soul
Sweep over my soul
Though the billows roll and tempest blow
Jah, Sweep over my soul
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Luciano - Sweep Over my Soul 12 Inch
Meaning & Inspiration
Luciano's "Sweep Over My Soul," released on January 7, 2010, as a 12-inch single, stands as a profound testament to unwavering faith amidst life's undeniable challenges. The song’s central plea, "Sweep over my soul," is not merely a melodic request but a deep spiritual yearning for divine intervention and presence during tribulation. The lyrics poignantly acknowledge the inevitable hardships of the human journey, referring to "the road in life get rough" and the "billows roll and tempest blow." This resonates directly with biblical narratives of enduring trials, such as the words of David in Psalm 23:4, "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me." The repeated invocation of "Jah Jah" as the source of this spiritual cleansing and protection underscores a Rastafarian worldview, one that recognizes the supreme power of God in guiding and sustaining His followers. The song's message of consistent devotion is evident in verses like, "Every day every morning, I will sing a song of praise to Him," mirroring the Psalmist's commitment, "I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth" (Psalm 34:1).
The introduction of "Gethsemane" offers a powerful Christological anchor, evoking the sacred garden where Jesus experienced profound anguish and surrendered His will to the Father. This reference heightens the song's spiritual depth, framing the personal struggles of the singer as part of a larger redemptive narrative. The lines, "I shall lift I voice to the Holy One of creation… And I shall sing songs of redemption," echo the hopeful outcome of Gethsemane and the subsequent crucifixion and resurrection. The plea for divine cleansing and anointing, for God to "sweep over my soul," can be understood as a desire for spiritual renewal and empowerment, much like the believers received the Holy Spirit after Christ’s ascension, as promised in Acts 1:8. The song’s overarching theme is one of finding strength and solace not in the absence of hardship, but in the steadfast presence of the Divine, a profound understanding that echoes the teachings of Jesus in John 16:33: "These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." Luciano’s "Sweep Over My Soul" is a compelling invitation to embrace faith as the ultimate shield and source of peace, even when life's storms rage.