Be still and know that I'm with you
Be still and know that I am here
Be still and know that I'm with you
Be still, be still, and know

When darkness comes upon you
And colors you with fear and shame
Be still and know that I'm with you
And I will say your name

If terror falls upon your bed
And sleep no longer comes
Remember all the words I said
Be still, be still, and know

And when you go through the valley
And the shadow comes down from the hill
If morning never comes to be
Be still, be still, be still

If you forget the way to go
And lose where you came from
If no one is standing beside you
Be still and know I am

Be still and know that I'm with you
Be still and know I am



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Track duration: 02:50

"Be Still" as written by Isaac Slade, Joseph King, David Welsh, Ben Wysocki

Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing

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    My Opinion:My opinion of this song, is pure peace. I think it is a biblical reference to God's word's saying, "Be still and know that I am God." It gives me piece of mind that no matter how hard something in life is, I know to just take a deep breathe and know that God is with me.
    Flag Mchibbsteron March 22, 2013   Link
  • +1
    My Opinion:I think this song is from God's point of view, talking to us, letting us know there is there and we don't have anything to worry about. The title is most likely inspired by Psalm 46:10 (NIV) "Be still, and know that I am God."

    I really like they were subtle about it, and don't beat the religious overtones over your head. It's very classy writing.

    Best line in my opinion:
    If no one is standing beside you
    Be still and know I am
    Flag lmabe10on September 20, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:a really beautiful song. seriously words cant describe how much impact this song has
    Flag saangerson August 26, 2012   Link
  • +1
    My Interpretation:I really like this song, it's really nice to hear a song like this that doesn't need to have a huge build up or go for five minutes, it's just calm and gets the point across.
    I feel like it may be about death, and not being afraid of it.
    "If morning never comes to be, be still, be still, be still"

    First heard this on The Vampire Diaries during a death scene, that may contribute to my feeling towards it.
    Flag carltonblueon April 28, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:I think this song has religious meaning to it. The Fray's band members are christians.

    "When darkness comes upon you
    and colors you with fear and shame
    Be still and know that I am with you
    And I will say your name." - Darkness is things like fear and shame in the bible. God tells us not to worry though because he is always with us. He knows our name, he knows every cell of our bodies. Be still meaning be calm or be okay because I am with you.

    "If terror falls upon your bed
    And sleep no longer comes
    Remember all the words I said
    Be still, be still, and know." - Terror is just more darkness. Hard times. Remember the words that God has said. He will always be with you.

    "And when you go through the valley
    and the shadow comes down from the hill
    If morning never comes to be
    Be still, be still, be still" - Psalm 23:4 "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."

    "If you forget the way to go
    And lose where you came from
    If no one is standing beside you
    Be still and know I am" God will never leave us nor forsake us even when we feel like there is nobody else. He is always there to guide and comfort us.
    Flagged nattieftwon February 23, 2012   Link
  • -1
    General Comment:I think this song has religious meaning to it. The Fray's band members are christians.

    "When darkness comes upon you
    and colors you with fear and shame
    Be still and know that I am with you
    And I will say your name." - Darkness is things like fear and shame in the bible. God tells us not to worry though because he is always with us. He knows our name, he knows every cell of our bodies. Be still meaning be calm or be okay because I am with you.

    "If terror falls upon your bed
    And sleep no longer comes
    Remember all the words I said
    Be still, be still, and know." - Terror is just more darkness. Hard times. Remember the words that God has said. He will always be with you.

    "And when you go through the valley
    and the shadow comes down from the hill
    If morning never comes to be
    Be still, be still, be still" - Psalm 23:4 "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."

    "If you forget the way to go
    And lose where you came from
    If no one is standing beside you
    Be still and know I am" God will never leave us nor forsake us even when we feel like there is nobody else. He is always there to guide and comfort us.
    Flagged nattieftwon February 23, 2012   Link
  • +2
    General Comment:I think this song has religious meaning to it. The Fray's band members are christians.

    "When darkness comes upon you
    and colors you with fear and shame
    Be still and know that I am with you
    And I will say your name." - Darkness is things like fear and shame in the bible. God tells us not to worry though because he is always with us. He knows our name, he knows every cell of our bodies. Be still meaning be calm or be okay because I am with you.

    "If terror falls upon your bed
    And sleep no longer comes
    Remember all the words I said
    Be still, be still, and know." - Terror is just more darkness. Hard times. Remember the words that God has said. He will always be with you.

    "And when you go through the valley
    and the shadow comes down from the hill
    If morning never comes to be
    Be still, be still, be still" - Psalm 23:4 "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."

    "If you forget the way to go
    And lose where you came from
    If no one is standing beside you
    Be still and know I am" God will never leave us nor forsake us even when we feel like there is nobody else. He is always there to guide and comfort us.
    Flagged nattieftwon February 23, 2012   Link

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