When the Hidden Arrows Turn

Outlaw-country and southern blues, 100 BPM, 4/4, E, Bubba unmistakably MALE gritty conversational baritone; Darlene unmistakably FEMALE strong gospel alto, second verse solo, Muted acoustic guitar, low electric guitar, upright slap bass, tight brushed backbeat, piano and low B3, Recovered Holler Heartbeat E7-G6-A7-B7, instrumental call E-G-A-B / B-A-G-E, Tense clipped verses portray hidden arrows; choruses open into broad duet harmony, Electric slide solo answered by blues harmonica, End with upright trust rather than revenge swagger

[Intro - Muted guitar; low bass pulse] [Verse 1 - Bubba, male solo] Hear my voice beneath the whisper, Keep my life from terror's hand; There are meetings in the shadows, There are snares beneath the sand. They have sharpened tongues like weapons, Bitter words upon the string; From a hiding place they loose them, Sure that no one sees a thing. [Chorus - Duet] You can see the hidden arrow, You can hear the secret word; All the plotting in the darkness Is uncovered by the Lord. When the hidden arrows turn back, When the liar's words return, Let the upright find their shelter, Let the watching people learn. [Verse 2 - Darlene, female solo] They encourage one another, They have searched for ways to wound; Deep within their hearts they reckon All their plans are hidden, sure. But Your sudden arrow answers, And their tongues undo their lies; Those who see will stand in trembling, Tell Your works with opened eyes. [Instrumental Break - Slide guitar; blues harmonica answers] [Bridge - Darlene, female solo] Let us ponder what You've done, Lord, Let us speak of what is true; Let the righteous find their gladness And their hiding place in You. [Final Chorus - Duet and harmonies] You can see the hidden arrow, You can hear the secret word; All the plotting in the darkness Is uncovered by the Lord. When the hidden arrows turn back, When the liar's words return, Let the upright find their shelter, Let the watching people learn. [Outro - Bubba and Darlene] You can hear us through the whisper; You are refuge from the fear.

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