About the song
Gladys Knight & The Pips, a group synonymous with soul music’s golden age, delivered a timeless masterpiece with their song “Where Peaceful Waters Flow.” Released in 1973, this track is a soulful ballad that showcases the group’s vocal harmonies and Knight’s emotive delivery.
The song’s introspective lyrics explore themes of love, loss, and the search for tranquility. Knight’s voice, rich and resonant, guides the listener through a journey of emotional depth. The Pips’ harmonies provide a lush backdrop, complementing Knight’s lead vocals and elevating the song’s overall impact.
“Where Peaceful Waters Flow” is a departure from the upbeat, dance-oriented tracks that often characterized the group’s earlier work. The song’s slower tempo and reflective tone create a more intimate and introspective atmosphere. The arrangement is sparse, allowing Knight’s vocals and the Pips’ harmonies to take center stage.
The song’s title, “Where Peaceful Waters Flow,” evokes imagery of serenity and tranquility. The lyrics paint a picture of a peaceful haven, a place where one can escape the turmoil of the world. Knight’s voice conveys a sense of longing and yearning, as she sings of finding solace and peace.
The bridge of the song features a powerful vocal performance from Knight, as she expresses her desire for a love that is both enduring and unconditional. The Pips’ harmonies provide a supportive and uplifting accompaniment, reinforcing the emotional intensity of the moment.
“Where Peaceful Waters Flow” is a testament to the enduring power of soul music. The song’s timeless message and the group’s exceptional vocal performances have made it a beloved classic. It continues to resonate with audiences of all ages, serving as a reminder of the healing and transformative power of music.
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Lyrics
Come and walk with me
We can go where peaceful waters flowIf loneliness surrounds you
And rain clouds always hang around you
And wakin’ up each day gets you down
Gets you down, gets you downAnd if the life that you?re leading
Seems hollow then maybe
What you’re needing
Is someone to turn your world around?Take my hand
Come take my hand
And walk with me and walk awhile
Let me teach you how to smileLet me teach you how to smile
And I’ll show you skies
And I’ll show you skies where gentle breezes blow
Where breezes, gentle breezes blow, yeah, heyAnd I’ll take you where peaceful waters flow
Peaceful waters flowIf you let me, I’ll take you
Where peaceful waters flow
Come and walk with me, mmm, hmm
We can go where peaceful waters flowNow if the sunshine hurts your eyes, boy
Then it’s time for you to realize, boy
Beyond this moment there’s a better day
Better day, mmm, hmm, better dayAnd if you let me
I’ll guide you, mmm
I’ll always be there, right there beside you
Reaching every step of your wayCome take my hand and walk
Come take my hand and walk with me awhile
And walk awhile, yeah, hey, hey
Let me teach you how to smileLet me teach you how to smile
And I’ll show you skies, I’ll show you skies
Where gentle breezes blow
Where breezes, gentle breezes blow, hey, yeah, hey, hey, heyAnd I’ll take you where peaceful waters flow
Peaceful waters flowHey, hey, if you trust me
I’ll take you there where peaceful waters flow
Come and walk with me, mmm, hmm
We can go where peaceful waters flow