This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Don't let me grow bitter I pray
Give me strength to carry on my way
I'm leanin' on you like a wooden cane
While I'm walkin' through I'm walkin' through
The valley of pain
I'm believin' there's a reason for this trial
This too shall pass in a little while
Oh lord have mercy if I complain
While I'm walkin' through, I'm walkin' through
A valley of pain
While I'm walkin' through, I'm walkin' through
A valley of pain
Won't you bathe me in a river of my tears
Whisper hope and truth and courage in my ears
When I'm hurting I have a dangerous tongue
I'll lose it and use it like a gun
Lord stop me if you see me takin' aim
While I'm walkin' through, I'm walkin' through
A valley of pain
I'm walkin' through, I'm walkin' through
A valley of pain
I'm walkin' through, I'm walkin' through
A valley of pain
Bathe me in a river of my tears
Whisper hope and truth and courage in my ears
Remind me when I reach the other side
I'll be thankful for every tear that I cried
Don't let me grow bitter I pray
Give me strength to carry on my way
Don't let the darkness drive me insane
While I'm walkin' through, walkin' through
A valley of pain
I'm walkin' through, I'm walkin' through
A valley of pain
I'm walkin' through, I'm walkin' through
This valley of pain
Give me strength to carry on my way
I'm leanin' on you like a wooden cane
While I'm walkin' through I'm walkin' through
The valley of pain
I'm believin' there's a reason for this trial
This too shall pass in a little while
Oh lord have mercy if I complain
While I'm walkin' through, I'm walkin' through
A valley of pain
While I'm walkin' through, I'm walkin' through
A valley of pain
Won't you bathe me in a river of my tears
Whisper hope and truth and courage in my ears
When I'm hurting I have a dangerous tongue
I'll lose it and use it like a gun
Lord stop me if you see me takin' aim
While I'm walkin' through, I'm walkin' through
A valley of pain
I'm walkin' through, I'm walkin' through
A valley of pain
I'm walkin' through, I'm walkin' through
A valley of pain
Bathe me in a river of my tears
Whisper hope and truth and courage in my ears
Remind me when I reach the other side
I'll be thankful for every tear that I cried
Don't let me grow bitter I pray
Give me strength to carry on my way
Don't let the darkness drive me insane
While I'm walkin' through, walkin' through
A valley of pain
I'm walkin' through, I'm walkin' through
A valley of pain
I'm walkin' through, I'm walkin' through
This valley of pain
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Valley of Pain Lyrics as written by Rob Mathes (5790) Allen Shamblin
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
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