Hope Of Deliverance
Paul McCartney · Paul Is Live
You will always be holding, holding
My heart in your hand.
I will understand
I will understand someday, one day.
You will understand always, always
From now until then.
When it will be right, I don´t know.
What it will be like, I don´t know.
We live in hope of deliverance
From the darkness that surrounds us.
Hope of deliverance, hope of deliverance
Hope of deliverance from the darkness
That surrounds us.
And I wouldn´t mind knowing, knowing
That you wouldn´t mind going,
Going along with my plan.
When it will be right, I don´t know.
What it will be like, I don´t know.
We live in hope of deliverance
From the darkness that surrounds us.
Hope of deliverance, hope of deliverance
Hope of deliverance from the darkness
That surrounds us. (x3)
Hope of deliverance.
Hope of deliverance.
I will understand.
Hope Of Deliverance
Recorded during the 1970 sessions for Paul McCartney's *Paul Is Live*, "Hope Of Deliverance" stands as a poignant exploration of spiritual longing and personal redemption. The track features McCartney's signature acoustic guitar work, layered with a haunting vocal delivery that underscores themes of hope amidst adversity. Released as part of the *Paul Is Live* album, the song reflects the introspective nature of McCartney's work during this period, blending folk sensibilities with his evolving pop sensibility. It remains a notable example of his ability to craft emotionally resonant narratives without relying on overt religious dogma, instead focusing on the universal human experience of seeking deliverance through faith and perseverance.