Draw Near

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

Lyrics Heather Hill Music Heather Hill
Producer Steve Addabbo, Shelter Island Sound, NYC and Tony Conniff, Tony Conniff Music NYC Publisher Heather Hill
Performance Heather Hill

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