The Lord Works in a Strange Way
Miracles of Change: The Unpredictable Wisdom of Life's Journey
Lyrics
The Lord works in a strange way,
The ways of the Lord are mysterious and unconventional.
There ain't no doubt,
There is no uncertainty about the statement.
Man he's gonna make a man of me,
The speaker anticipates personal growth through divine intervention.
He's gonna straighten me out somehow.
God will guide and correct the speaker's path.
I was twenty-seven years old that summer,
The speaker recounts being 27, enjoying life, pursuing a music career.
Just having my self a ball,
Having a good time and enjoying life.
Working on a record deal,
Working towards a music recording contract.
Playing in the bars and concert halls, making money just to watch it burn, living day by day,
Earning money but living recklessly, with a carefree attitude.
Stayed out late drinkin' way too much, didn't act my age,
Engaging in late-night drinking and behaving immaturely.
But life turned on a dime when she said, you're going to be a daddy come wintertime.
Life changes dramatically when the speaker learns he will be a father.
The Lord works in a strange way,
Reiterating the mysterious ways of God.
There ain't no doubt,
Emphasizing the certainty of God's plan.
Man he's gonna make a man of me,
Expecting personal growth through fatherhood.
He's gonna straighten me out somehow.
Believing God will guide and correct the speaker.
The Lord works in a strange way,
Repeating the idea of God's mysterious ways.
And Heaven knows,
Acknowledging divine intervention and planning.
He's planning on a miracle,
Anticipating a miracle in the speaker's life.
Man I wonder how it's gonna go,
Curious about how the divine plan will unfold.
The Lord works in a strange way,
Reaffirming the mysterious nature of God's actions.
Oh oh
An exclamation expressing surprise or realization.
Man I never saw the changes comin' they caught me unaware,
The speaker is taken by surprise as significant life changes occur.
One day I was as wild as a bull the next I was a teddy bear,
The speaker's behavior shifts drastically, from wild to calm.
Put down the bottle about a month before,
The speaker quits drinking about a month before the revelation.
And I put down the cigarettes,
Quitting smoking and adopting healthier habits.
Started holding my wife a little tighter and sayin' the prayers I used' forget,
Improving relationships and rediscovering faith through prayer.
And now I look into those baby blue eyes and I find all the peace
Finding peace in the eyes of the speaker's child.
I've been searching for, yeah, I finally realize.
Realizing a sense of peace and fulfillment.
The Lord works in a strange way,
Reiterating the mysterious ways of God's intervention.
There ain't no doubt,
Emphasizing the certainty of God's transformative influence.
Man he's gonna make a man of me,
Anticipating personal growth through divine guidance.
He's gonna straighten me out somehow.
Believing God will guide and correct the speaker's life path.
The Lord works in a strange way,
Repeating the idea of God's mysterious ways.
And it stirs my soul I'm holding onto a miracle and I ain't ever letting go.
Expressing profound emotional impact and commitment to a miracle.
The Lord works in a strange way.
Stating the speaker has found peace and comfort through God.
I've finally made my peace with God and I've got sweet comfort in my soul.
Reaffirming the unconventional nature of God's actions.
The Lord works in a strange way.
Reiterating the mysterious ways of God's intervention.
Man he's gonna make a man of me,
Anticipating continued personal growth through divine influence.
A man of me.
Expressing the speaker's transformation into a better person.
Ohhh
An exclamation or expression of awe.
The Lord works in a strange way.
Reiterating the mysterious ways of God's intervention.
Ohhh a ohhh
An emotional or reflective expression.
The Lord works in a strange way.
Repeating the idea of God's mysterious ways.
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