O Keshava!

Vocals and instrumentals by Phalini devi dasi

Did You hear me last night?

I was praying to You

I was hopin’ that You were listenin’

Right in front of the enemy

I laid down my bow

‘Cause the courage I needed was missin’

Your servant, Mayadevi’s really testing me

She shoots me with her temptation arrows

This path back to Godhead is a razor’s edge

Please keep me on the straight and narrow

Will You come to my aid?

Will You save me from this plight?

Maya’s piercing me with her arrows day and night

I’m bewildered by her temporary, fleeting sights

And I’m feeling too weak to pick up my bow and fight!

(Refrain)

O Keshava, O Yadava, O he Dinadayal!

O Govinda, O Madhava, she shoots me and I fall!

O he, Murari, Giridhari, he Krsna!  Gopala!

I’m a helpless soul and I’m praying to You

Please hear my plaintive call!

Did You hear me last night?

I was whisperin’ to You

I was hopin’ that You were hearin’ me

I don’t belong in this world

But I’m afraid to let go

And I need You to calm this fear in me

I’ve heard about Your mercy toward Your devotees

How You rescue them from illusion

Lord, I’m suffering in this world, don’t know how to get free

I need You to clear up my confusion

I’m a bewildered soldier whose heart’s turned cold

I beg You, Lord Sri Hari, save this fallen soul

Help me accept Your pure and truthful message bold

Lord, I pray You’ll help me make Your seva my life‘s goal

(Refrain)