VERSE
Jerusalem
Don McLean
Jerusalem, Jerusalem all roads lead to you.
Jerusalem, Jerusalem your light is shinning through.
And you will show, show the way, to all who see it shine,
That we can live, in peace, in Jerusalem this time.
The walls will keep you in, the walls will keep you out.
The gates are calling those, who know what it's about.
Jerusalem, Jerusalem all roads lead to you.
Jerusalem, Jerusalem your light is shinning through.
And you will show (you will show), show the way (show the way), to all who see it shine,
That we can live, in peace, in Jerusalem this time.
Jerusalem is old, Jerusalem is new,
Jerusalem can hold, Moslem, Christian, Jew.
In Jerusalem, Jerusalem all roads lead to you.
Jerusalem, Jerusalem your light is shinning through.
And you will show (you will show), show the way (show the way), to all who see it shine,
That we can live, in peace, in Jerusalem this time.
(Bridge)
The markets and the alleys, the temples and the tombs.
A place for all believers, it has so many rooms.
In Jerusalem, Jerusalem all roads lead to you.
Jerusalem, Jerusalem your light is shinning through.
And you will show (you will show), show the way (show the way), to all who see it shine,
That we can live, in peace, in Jerusalem this time.
Yes, we can live, in peace, in Jerusalem this time.
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Translated byAllen Morningstar
About this Song
Jerusalem by Don McLean is a reflective song that explores themes of spirituality, human longing, and societal change. McLean delves into the history and significance of Jerusalem, a city sacred to multiple faiths, and uses it as a metaphor for hope, redemption, and the ideal of a peaceful world. The song juxtaposes the ancient and the modern, highlighting the enduring nature of human aspirations and the ongoing quest for a utopian society. Poignant moments in the song often center around McLean’s evocative descriptions of Jerusalem's timeless beauty and its symbolic representation of unity and spiritual fulfillment.
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