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Jericho
431
Rock
Jericho was released on May 21, 2002 by Paris Records as a part of the album Wishbones
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Release DateMay 21, 2002
LabelParis Records
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM181

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
David Knopfler
David Knopfler
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
David Knopfler
David Knopfler
Songwriter

Lyrics

'Twas long ago near Jericho where Joshua lit the spark
A soldier from a holy war lay dying in the dark
And he heard the final trumpet
Through the sacred culling ground
He heard a sound like thunder
As walls came tumbling down
Jericho Jericho
He'd prayed to find redemption - He prayed for inner peace
He'd prayed upon the innocents when searching for release
He had travelled far behind the lines - cut the sacred wire
He'd put his lips against the steel - the symbol of his ire
Jericho Jericho
The lifeline - his holy cross - the giver of sweet gifts
Small mercies for the dying on a final graveyard shift
Jericho Jericho
There was a final consecration - a final calling card
A lifetimes culmination for the words that came so hard
The blood was coursing through his veins - he knew the final score
Sword lay in the scabbard - Death was at the door
Jericho Jericho
Written by: David Knopfler
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