"Valley of Love" genre: Love Songs
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	An allegorical journey through the "valley of love," viewed as one part of the soul's journey, leading to another "valley" of understanding and knowledge.
	CD: unreleased demo   Label: unreleased Credits: written, arranged, recorded and performed by Paul Meredith
	Story Behind the Song I came up with the part and melody on piano actually, and it was in 87/88 when it was substantially written. I touched up a few spots and finally recorded it in Belgrade Serbia, in winter 2000. The theme of the soul's advancement as being compared to valleys one must traverse through on an epic journey towards one's Creator came to me through the Baha'i Faith, a beautiful and gentle religion which I explored and practiced for many years and which was a great influence. If I could sing like Jon Anderson (Yes) then the song might achieve more of the transcendent quality to which it aspires. I'd like to try recording it again at some point. Lyrics VALLEY OF LOVE 1. He saw her in dreams, an angel appearing in a valley of shadows And he knew it was real, made a deal with his soul, he said I'll follow where she goes So he set out to find her, payin' no mind to the voices of reason Chased after the dream song he saw in his heart, through a world of illusion Lost in the Valley of Love Search in a storm for an answer Gonna follow her shadow wherever it leads 2. Tempted by fears and jealousy's tears to abandon his vision He trusted in love, and prayed for the soul of the girl that would free him Now wandering endlessly calling her name as he sings to the starlight Through deserts and cities, oceans and fire love leads him to her light Crossin' the Valley of Love Chasin' that storm for an answer You know he's got to follow, won't You show him the way... 3. High on a hill on a distant horizon he finally saw her Surrounded by colors she danced in a rainbow of light; he moved closer Now sharin' the song locked inside so long, the dream recreated He reached out to touch her, stretchin' to catch her but her image was faded But she turned back to him and she smiled She said now you found a part of the answer And as she left him her heart grew as big as the sky Standing alone at the top of his mountain, he felt her love shinin' And stretched out below him, a journey before him, the Valley of Knowledge c) Paul Meredith, 1988 / 1999

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