The Promise of a Holy Man (Piano/Vocal)

18 Feb 2018 · 5 min

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The lyrics describe a holy man whose spirit, after leaving his body, becomes a powerful intercessor for the faithful. He promises to pull people out of despair, turn anger into love, and encourage prayer and charity. The song repeatedly affirms his commitment to do whatever he can to help, portraying him as a divine advocate who can break bad decrees and bring love and hope to those in need. The refrain emphasizes the promise and the transformative impact of the holy man's presence, both in life and beyond death.

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When his spirit left his body, then he really came alive. Said he's gonna do whatever he can. The promise of a holy man. He'll pull you from the depths of despair by the fringes of your hair. Come and pray, give charity, do He's going to do his best to intercede, guaranteed. Going to do whatever he can. The promise of a holy man. The promise of a holy man. Promise of a holy man. When the righteous leave this world, defend us up above. They can break a bad decree, turning anger into love, turning anger into love. He'll pull you from the depths of despair by the fringes of your hair. Come and pray, give charity, do his best to intercede, guaranteed. He's gonna do whatever he can. The promise of a holy man. The promise of a holy man. Promise of a holy man. Lived in the room next to heaven, a sacred life until he died. When his spirit left his body, then he really came alive. Then he really came alive. He really came alive. The promise of a holy man. The promise of a holy man. A holy man. The promise of a holy man. The promise of a holy man.