The prophets of the Old Testaments were my first, early immersion into the blues. Bemoaning their condition, blaming others, praying for relief from any more tests of their faith and crying out for the death to their enemies. If that ain’t the blues, nothing is.
From time to time, I find myself writing what I call a spiritual blues song. It’s a wonder I don’t write more.
One of my favorite movies is 1997’s “The Apostle,” which Robert Duvall, wrote, directed and starred in. There’s a scene in this picture about a wayward but believing preacher (Duvall), where he is in his room screaming at God, demanding that God make things right.
So it is in this song. In speaking of the Crucifixion, the singer dares suggest that the burden of being human gives us some insight into the pain of the Cross. And as such, “we don’t need another lesson;” we need relief.
The above is just me and my guitar
That Cold Dark Hour
when you were hanging on the cross
and you felt so abandoned
was it hard to ask for help
and to cry out in your anger
and did you receive an answer
and did it feel any better
when you finally surrendered
in that cold dark hour
cause
we don’t need another lesson
in how far we all can stray
what we need now Lord
is some more of
your amazing grace
cause
the days are getting harder
and the nights so much longer
sometimes it feels just like
that cold dark hour
you know our hearts before we speak
still we kneel and pray for those in need
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I always love hearing your music
Hi, Thomas! Mom is spending a little time in the hospital and we have enjoyed a few minutes listening to some of your songs. Both of us loved the Good Friday song, and hearing your voice brought such happiness to Mom. Thanks for sharing.
Wow. Thanks for thinking of me and remembering me to your mom, who was always one of my favorite parents.
I continue to be amazed how music brings folks together, or in this case, helps reconnect.
thomas
Keep it coming buddy, it is getting better and better….It would be interesting to hear this song in a slower version…It is a great song !
Like the lyrics and melody. Can’t help but wonder what it would sound like slowed down. Thanks for sharing.
i’ll see what it sounds like slowed down and get back to you. thanks for listening so keenly
thomas
You certainly have an ear for music. I slowed it way down and it’s ….. the Blues!
If I ever record this one, I will certainly consider your way. I’ll have to play it a couple of dozen times before I know for sure. But that so much for the suggestion.