Stevie Wonder

Released: September 13, 1985

Songwriter: Stevie Wonder

Producer: Stevie Wonder

[Verse 1]
They knock on your door
You laugh in their face
They tell you it's time to pray
They give you a book
And tell you to read
And point to the Judgment Day

[Chorus]
People say they live dangerously
Walking places they should not be
But they will walk their lives
With a never-ending light
They will walk their lives
Until they shine the light
Of truth into your life

[Verse 2]
They sit on a stump
You run from their sight
To not hear the holy word
They sing and they chant
They preach and they speak
In tongues you have never heard

[Chorus]
But people say they live dangerously
Walking places they should not be
But they will walk their lives
With a never-ending light
They will walk their lives
Until they shine the light
Of truth into your life

[Bridge]
I wanna know
Haven't you ever encountered the spiritual walkers?
They just walk the light through the day, through the night
I wanna know
Haven't you ever encountered the spiritual walkers?
They just walk the light through the day, through the night

[Verse 3]
On corners of streets
And airports or tents
They reach out for you to come in
They have no defense
Except inner sense
And knowing the Almighty Friend

[Chorus]
But people say they live dangerously
Walking places they should not be
But they will walk their lives
With a never-ending light
They will walk their lives
Until they shine the light
Of truth into your life
Truth into your life

[Bridge]
I wanna know
Haven't you ever encountered the spiritual walkers?
They just walk the light through the day, through the night
I wanna know
Haven't you ever encountered the spiritual walkers?
They just walk the light through the day, through the night
I wanna know
Haven't you ever encountered the spiritual walkers?
They just walk the light through the day, through the night
I wanna know
Haven't you ever encountered the spiritual walkers?
They'll just walk the light through the day, through the night
Through the day, through the night

[Outro]
Come on and shine that light through the day through the night
Haven't you ever encountered the spiritual walkers?
They just walk the light through the day, through the night
Even though when they knock on your door
You laugh in their face
You run from their sight
Not to hear the holy word
They have no defense
Except inner sense

Despite losing his sight at a young age, Stevie Wonder went on to become one of the most celebrated soul songwriters of the late 20th century. His songs manage to both innovate and catch the ears of listeners of all dispositions, whilst also being big chart hits.

Incredibly influential amongst musical circles, his voice rendered modern British soul-songwriter James Morrison close to tears the first time he heard it.

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