Story Behind The Song
Inspired by a verse in Proverbs in the Old Testament, and by a couple of paragraphs in Quaker Faith and Practice
Song Description
The song asks the listener to envisage a world where everyone strives for peace and war is avoided, making reference to the Bible and Quaker Faith and Practice.
| Song Length |
5:00 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Tense, Cross |
Subject |
War, Power |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
If we imagine all the people living for today
Would the fighting in the world all cease?
It doesn't really matter where in the world we live
To love our neighbour means to live in peace
It only takes one sinner to undo a lot of good
To take a city just because he could
Better a man who has patience in his soul
Than a man who takes cities under control
(Repeat)
We are called to trust and believe we have the power
To finally put an end to all wars
Speak out and live for peace in this ever-changing world
There could not be a better worthy cause
And if we should find out what violence one may do
We should remember that they are human too
Better a man who has patience in his soul
Than a man who takes cities under control
(Repeat)
For wisdom is better
Than all the weapons we acquire
How do we finally lay them down
Is harmony our one desire?
Better a man who has patience in his soul
Than a man who takes cities under control
(Repeat)