Asked by the door to get to heaven
Seven trumpets big and bright
You hear it coming in the middle of the night
A caution to the children
Time to turn your crimson white
We've all got reservations
Trials will come suddenly
And without explanation
But you were born with goodness
You were born with goodness wherever you go

I'm right behind you in the light of hope
I'll be beside you on that dusty road
And if you get blind, well that's alright
Wicked winds blow with grace and might
Cling to the ways of my name
When you touch the stone

Break your word over me
Sinking in the quicksand
Break your word, but don't you see
You're breaking me down now?

I'm right behind you in the light of hope
I'll be beside you on that dusty road
When no one expects you to deny
And no one accepts your reasons why
You cling to the ways of my name
When you touch the stone
No one expects you to deny
And no one accepts your reasons why
You cling to the ways of my name
When you touch the stone



Lyrics submitted by MayaMoo

Track duration: 03:53

"Right Behind You" as written by Stuart David/flowers Price

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    General Comment:These lyrics are so precious!
    Flag Froggy77on October 21, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:It sounds a lot like the story of the Brother of Jared from the Book of Mormon. The brother of Jared (Mahonri Moriancumr) was an ancient prophet and had great faith. The Lord commanded him to build a ship that was completely sealed, the brother of Jared asked the Lord to touch some stones that he brought with him to the top of a mountain that they might glow and produce light. The Lord did this and afterwords he was permitted to see the spirit body of the Lord Jesus Christ. Interesting parallels.
    Flag TanRojoon January 14, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:It sounds a l
    Flag TanRojoon January 14, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:Doubting what the other thinks is only gonna bring more darkness and confusion. Being there for one another and believe in each other is the way. That's what the song is about. Make contacts.
    Flag flamingorealon September 08, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:The way i interpret this song is a narrative from a person who has died, addressing the person they love. A few reasons for this, when he mentions trials coming suddenly and without explanation, I imagine he is talking about untimely deaths; when he talks about being born with goodness, this is reassurance to the person that they are capable of coping. As well as this i think the line 'Wherever you Go Now' is juxtaposed with the chorus to say 'wherever you go now I'm right behind you'. 'In the light of hope' is maybe referencing the person's faith that Flowers is singing to, kind of like, "you're hoping to be with me again, and i am with you, which is why it is light'.
    'When you touch the stone' I think is the person visiting his gravestone and clinging on to his memory through their grief. When Flowers says 'No-one expects you to deny and, and no-one accepts your reasons why' i think hes talking about how other people expect the person to move on, and don't see why they keep clinging to his memory.
    That's me done, sorry if i bored you. But it's an amazing song :)
    Flag thisboy91on August 17, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:Again a song of strong relationship, a promise to be there for each other in everything-i'm right behind you in the light of hope, i'll be beside you on that dusty road...; pretty straight forward.
    Most of Flamingo's album is orientated towards his faith and beliefs. I don't know much about his beliefs, but the Mormons are well known for sticking for each other. They're a solid community. There's definitely a sense of momonism in his album to be fair. I don't mind it, I like his songs and admire him.
    Flag Trevor64on June 30, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:Beautiful song full of hope and light! This has to be one of my favorite in the flamingo album!
    Flag crazyme7on June 07, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:It gives me the chill how he says, I'm right behind you, in the light of hope, I'll be besides you, on that dusty road... I wish he was singing about me!!! Brandon must know someone he wants to protect, that's typically Mormons, no offense, I think it's sweet!
    Flag Emilyjon May 07, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:I absolutely love the line,

    "No one expects you to deny/
    And no one accepts your reasons why/
    you cling to the ways of my name."


    It so brilliantly describes how people respect the fact that he has certain beliefs, but they refuse to see just how much his beliefs mean to him and that in all circumstances, he holds fast to what he believes.
    Flag TheRealMcLovenon March 13, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:I know Brandon Flowers is not Muslim, but every time I hear "when you touch the stone" i can't help but think of the Islamic tradition of touching the Black Stone on the Kaaba while on pilgrimage in Mecca...
    haha what could "when you touch the stone" mean?
    Flag MeVexatPedeon January 02, 2011   Link

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