Very embarrassing to the words of God and hearts of mean woman boys and girls who have the courage to be blessed with their family and friends 🧡 them with all thy heart ❤️ blessed be the first LOVE that's God ❤️ ♥️ 💙 💖 LOVING
My daughter Kelly was 2 y/o when she first heard this great song. In her baby language skill, she will sing it to me when every time I’ll get home from a U.S Navy weekend pass…she will add up words too: “Daddy, daddy show, showww me the wayyyyy” 😁🤣😂😭 I’ll never forget those happy moments we lived as a family; we travelled the world and lived in so many nice places too (not all of them were very nice to be honest though) but we all chipped in to make it work and that’s what really matters. This song will have a very special place in my heart & mind until my end of days. She’s now 33 and has her own family.
My son James Cotton is the little boy featured in this video, his father is Paul Cotton of Poco. James is now married and they are expecting twin girls in July. So very proud of him. Thank you to everyone who commented on this video. This was a very special day . Video directed by Michael Bay.
I just recently got sober almost 2 weeks now but the song I never really paid attention to it before I'm 70 years old my wife was murdered in 1980 I was a single parent most of my life and I haven't been able to cry , I've been holding on to my pain thank God he's rescuing me from myself I started acting just like the world the lyrics that says the saints have turned into sinners please show me the way. I met a woman at the VA in Portland Oregon a total stranger I saw her reading the Bible and I asked her would you read to me. I got a lot of work to do in my apartment it's so messy, but that's the least of my problems I forgot how good it feels to be real and honest and tell the truth . After I cry I feel so much better, I forgotten that God is so real change me. So I can love you and others better especially my children they're adults now and I live away from them now but I love them so much the song just talk to me in a way it should! Thank you God don't ever let me stop searching for you loving you, I hated words like obedience .now when you love somebody you listen to them. That's my prayer I am willing reading the word again❤
What a beautiful song! I had heard it back then in 1991 when it came out, I loved it from the very first time, I had even recorded on Vhs this videoclip...but then time went by and other songs came by, and it remained somewhat forgotten in my mind. But not long ago, one day the song started to sound on my mind again...and I looked for it on Spotify and began to listen to it again. And I love it even more! I can now appreciate more the beautiful musical details and the lyrics...thank you for this masterpiece. Love from Buenos Aires, Argentina ❤ 🇦🇷
Nothing beats 70s 80s 90s music. Just done with such feeling and conviction and sang songs like it was the last song they would ever sing. So lucky to have witnessed the abundance of talent as a kid and teen and young adult during those 3 decades
Hello 👋 Dave How're you doing, it's been a long journey, and I'm nothing without amazing fans like you who appreciate my musical craftiness, All love to you and yours ❤️
Hello 👋 Jean Rock How're you doing, it's been a long journey, and I'm nothing without amazing fans like you who appreciate my musical craftiness, All love to you and yours ❤️
@@scottwoodham7842 yes he is my daddy I'm good all the time like my father before me but people do not see me they to busy judging while I approach and speak from my heart good morning how are you care for a coffee some oj care to talk what's wrong I'll listen
I was so blessed that God of long suffering let me hit my bottom and stay there until i prayed for help 🙏 that was 41 years ago and still clean and sober. ❤
I lost my husband of 33 years not long ago and my faith has been shattered and then I feel it again. This is and has always been one of my favorite STYX songs. 🙏🙏
I'm praying for you to get through all this me and my wife loves you we will always we love everybody no matter if you don't believe in God or Jesus but we know that you do
@@ladywillow2961 i am so very sorry. My deepest heartfelt condos to you and your family. If you would like to be Facebook friends please let me know. Praying. Much love Mario goodguy cioli on Facebook. Have a beautiful day!
Same here but possibly for a different reasons. Our country has lost its values and we need good messages, good parents, and artists who aren't afraid of faith and morality.
Don't lose that faith that will show you the way. God finds a way if we let go and let God. Many years ago my mother gave me a plaque that says "God gives the best to those who leave the choice to Him." May God's blessings be yours!
Amen to that one. This is NOT a sing along tune because I am a singer and I can't get through it. That's ok. It's the kind of song you need when you just want to cry
WOW EVERY TIME I HEAR THIS SONG. IT MAKES ME TEAR UP , ONE OF MY FAVORITES . JUST SO SOULFUL AND BEAUTIFUL , IT REALLY TOUCHES ME ! GODBLESS ALL YALL IN CHRIST JESUS AMEN 😇🙏🪽🪽🪽💯
But every day I'm more confused As the saints turn into sinners All the heroes and legends I knew as a child Have fallen to idols of clay And I feel this empty place inside So afraid that I've lost my faith Show me the way Show me the way Take me tonight to the river and wash my illusions away
@@deborahbertone9460 Well it still reasons today as I have so many preachers who lie add to the Holy Bible which says not to add even other religions like Mormon, Jehovah's witnesses even Pentecostals have joined in the act of condemning of things like listening to rock and roll to even liking football or reading books of like Star Wars to Harry Potter it's gotten out of hand. I can relate to Saul who became Paul in the book of acts always feeling like I am on trial with so many people these days who personally don't think know God or the Bible.
I recall a guest pastor at my church who preached a sermon that was directed at music, and musicians. He specifically targeted Styx as having a tremendous negative impact on young people. That happened in 1995. I had no clue then, nor now in 2019 what band of musicians he had listen to. This particular song should be sung in church. It has always amazed me that music is a target, an easy one for those who may listen yet are so unwilling to hear. Show me the Way is a lyrical masterpiece and DeYoung's passionate voice delivers the message to perfection. Excellent song.
Your pastor view regarding Styx is clearly noted. He is probably basing his opinion the fact that creator Dennis DeYoung derived the name of the rock group from the river travelled to hell for wayward and unbelieving souls against Jesus Christ. I am a born again Christian and a true lover of Christ. To this very day I have no problem with the music of Styx. This is why God Himself forgives all sinners!
@@jackiegreen9960 You may have forgotten but Styx in (1980-81) During the " Paradise Theatre" era was accused of have Satanic messages, when the songs were played backwards, and I believe QUEEN was one of the bands also accused along with Styx among others, this was before CABLE T.V but I remember the news was all over this back then, in 1983 Mr.Robotos theme was about CENSORSHIP, but more people spend time hating Dennis Deyoung, for that song but its ironic look at BIG TECH and what they are doing now, back in the day, I brushed off the backwards messages narrative as FAKE NEWS, and even Michael Jackson was talked about negatively by preachers, ( BLACK PREACHERS) during Thriller but it wasn't about his music having backwards messages, a lot of it was out of nonsense. If you ever watch the CAUGHT IN THE ACT live concert with Styx (1983 Kilroy was here tour) You'll see J.Y right before they do the song " SNOW BLIND" He actually addresses the accusations of SATAN MESSAGES in their songs and he strongly slammed the accusations.
I listened to this song for the first time tonight and I was mesmerized. A beautiful song that humbly begs to understand God and to feel His presence. A longing that only Deyoung's haunting voice can express. This must be the starting point for any spiritual awakening...
@@misterninetyseven2898 Dennis and Tommy are similar to 🍎 and 🍊. Together they gave Styx the unique and special sound from this supergroup. But since the ousting of Dennis, Shaw and JY's refusal to perform the songs that Dennis and them together wrote as if they would ultimately erase his history and existence if given a chance. I hope before it is too late that they mend their feelings, set aside their petty differences and throw one final farewell performance for die hard fans like me!
@@misterninetyseven2898 TS is a douchebag. DDY started the band in 1962. TS came to the band in 1976. In 1999 he and JY kicked him out. 5-22-20 DDY releases his new album and on the same day TS releases a Led Zeppelin cover! If that isn't a true dochebaggery then nothing is!
First off, wanna take the time out to personally dedicate this song to what I had to go through three years ago, including having to lose my Mother in death, and even to mention that I also lost my Older brother too two in half years later after losing our Mother. And I have to say that this song has really gotten me through some very tough times. So I thank God for showing me the way to live again. RIP: To both my dear sweet Mother and Older brother. Everything that I did I did it just for you guys. And may we see each other again in Heaven.
My dad passed away yesterday and now I'm making a playlist with all the songs he loved and I remember him by. This is one of them. Thank you dad for showing me the greatest artists of all times. Loved, missed and never forgotten 🤘🔥❤
What a beautiful thing to do. Good luck with the project. Know that your Dad will be looking down on you the entire time and smiling. If you listen real hard he may just whisper a few songs you never knew about. ♥
Nearly 30 years ago, we were coming back from Desert Storm, and this was on the radio ... and it summed everything up for me. Dennis found Jesus, and I found hope. I listen to it again, now, hoping He will show Us the way, once again.
The fact that a rocker, Dennis De Young talks about God and the condition of tbe world shows he is a deep person and that the world continues to need his music and lyrics because he reminds us of the most important things in life.
The fact that they ask for direction from the Divine shows that they are deep intellectually and deep spiritually. Our faith compels us to seek God's direction.
So underrated, it's a damn shame what Styx did to Dennis.They wouldn't have made those successful hits if it weren't for Dennis's writing.I don't think Dennis ever got enough respect or recognition.
@@Chicago_CabbieI'm sure there is cause there's always 3 sides to a story.Dennis's side, Styx's side and the truth.I'm just sharing what I only know from what Dennis was saying in interviews about the guys from Styx.
Hello 👋 rhchah How're you doing, it's been a long journey, and I'm nothing without amazing fans like you who appreciate my musical craftiness, All love to you and yours ❤️
This is a 3 stage vid in my eyes. The innocence of childhood, learning what love looks like (newlyweds making love), and the effect of deep abiding love (the old man crying at his wife's grave). And then capped off by the appearance of the boys father, and the boys realization of deep love. Such an amazing song and video.
I am now the only one left in my immediate family. Lord, I pray that you will show me the way , in other words, what You would have me do with the rest of my life.
This song randomly popped into my head this morning as it was a song we sang in 7th grade choir. I never heard the original version until now but I can now understand why our Director chose it. Thank you, Styx, for this gem.
DDy wrote this as a personal spiritual experience when he questioned his own long held beliefs and faith were starting to fade. It's a very heartfelt song
This song was the defining song for all of the military during Desert Shield / Desert Storm. Didn’t know what was about to happen and praying for the best.
The scene where the boy sees the old man laying flowers at the foot of a grave and begins to cry always chokes me up… this is such a great song with a very powerful message.
Styx was one of my favorite bands of the 80's. I always wanted Dennis to do a duet with Anne Wilson of Heart. In my opinion,she had the best female voice in rock. That duet would be EPIC!!
"Show Me The Way" peaked at #3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 on March 16, 1991. It also peaked at #7 on the U.S. Radio & Records CHR Airplay chart on February 22, 1991.
Who is still listening to this great song in 2022? It's the lyrics people listen to them it is so very relevant to what is going on today in our society
Beautiful song, beautifully sung and performed and beautifully portrayed. Thank you Dennis for writing this song and singing it only the way you could. It is one of my all time favorites and brings back may wonderful memories of a better time. Styx at their very best and untouchable.
Read Enoch to learn the other 2/3 of the supressed scriptures. Be free in Jesus and know the forebearers knew He was coming to redeem the world from sin and restore His protoplast creation in us all.
Tommy Shaw great rocker but no clue how special the Dennis De Young penned Tunes are so heartfelt to the people who have followed this band since the Mid 70’s. Ridiculous that you are living revisionist history as your Original Fanbase gets a little older each year. 🎄💕
My grandfather passed away in November of 1990 and this is the first song I heard after we laid him to rest. And I really started to bargain with God about My life and I needed guidance. Thank you guys for sharing the way
@@danielmackenzie8549 I heard him sing last night at The Gallo Center for Performing Arts in Modesto, CA and he was still as “tight” as when a young man.Outstanding.
I definitely agree it's hard to find good clean positive music now in these days everything has to be so vulgar so much profanity it's disgusting. Or if it isn't that it's all that hard rock heavy metal growling which really annoys me. I can honestly say this is one of my favorite songs from styx .
This song and video expresses the innocence of a child who is starting to see the different stages of life and how everyone falls short and sins and is in need of a perfect savior - Jesus Christ. His cry out for God to show him the way and then at the end, the father comes and wakes him up and hugs him. It’s a representation of our Heavenly Father and the love that He wishes to bestow upon everyone if they choose to accept Him.
About 20 years ago when we begin our Contemporary Service at our little Methodist Church here in Georgia, I was in that band as a vocalist, and one of the first songs we did was cover this exact song. Of course I am no Dennis DeYoung, but the crowd knew the song immediately related to the song and it was terrifically impactful in that service on that day. I selected the song to be worked up by the band, and told the preacher at the time he needs to preach on this topic using the song as a setup. It was extremely effective and some of them still talk about it to this day. Powerful song powerful video, thank you Dennis.
I have not heard this song for a few decades. A whole different meaning now than then. My father was at my mother's grave until the day he lay beside her joining my younger brother. Many tears fell today.
Brought a tear to my eye when I saw John playing. He was such a good drummer and rarely mentioned when people talk about drummers, but listen to how he plays, He is one of the best to me. Wish there was more video of him.
You probably already know the song that Tommy wrote about John, "Dear John". If not, check it out ! It's a beautiful, bittersweet, spiritual song. Another song that shows Styx is a spiritual band. It's here on TH-cam.
This is the closest thing Rock music has to a gospel hymn. It's sad knowing that this is Styx' last top ten hit to date. "Every night, I say a prayer, in the hopes that there's a heaven...." To the citizens of Uvalde, Texas, We're with you, people!
Every night I say a prayer in the hope that there's a heaven But every day I'm more confused as the saints turn into sinners All the heroes and legends I knew as a child have fallen to idols of clay And I feel this empty place inside, so afraid that I've lost my faith Show me the way, show me the way Take me tonight to the river And wash my illusions away Please, show me the way And as I slowly drift to sleep, for a moment dreams are sacred I close my eyes and know there's peace in a world so filled with hatred Then I wake up each morning and turn on the news to find we've so far to go And I keep on hoping for a sign, so afraid I just won't know Show me the way, show me the way Bring me tonight to the mountain And take my confusion away And show me the way And if I see your light, should I believe Tell me how will I know Show me the way, show me the way Take me tonight to the river And wash my illusions away Show me the way, show me the way Give me the strength and the courage To believe that I'll get there someday And please show me the way Every night I say a prayer in the hopes that there's a heaven...
I have miles to travel, it's a famous quote, JUST, keep your eyes, on the disintegration... it ant about, people, or destination.. IT'S ABOUT, YOU, AND HIM... Hang on, and keep looking up... right... Don't grow weary, with your good works...... Thay, Them, Is on them.... You only answer for you.. I really hope this helps you.... So many times, I need some incorcorment... don't give up, Ok. And remember it's on you, for you.. STAY COOL ~ ♤ ~
after reading all these comments I must say it truly is an injustice that a band that can create such a beautiful and heart warming song is not in the RRHOF and snubbed on several occasions and "greatest of al time..." lists
My oven chimes the first few notes of this melody and I came here to show my husband what song it was. 😆 Every time it finishes pre-heating, all I hear is "Every night I say a prayer, in the hopes--" and my brain finishes, "that there's a heaven . . . "
STYX has always been one of my favorites. I saw them live in about 72 and somewhere I still have my ticket stubs. The whole band and especially Dennis and Tommy are always the ultimate vocal professionals. Dennis' new TH-cam channel proves he still has the chops to do a killer band reunioun and if that ever happens I will travel far to see it.
Beautiful but haunting for me. My husband loved this song and played it quite a bit before taking his life 14 years ago. I always wanted to reach out to Styx to delve into its meaning.
nothing's left but God mercy, God never burdens us more than we can hold or take or handle 23:62,2:286, God never leaves us 57:4,4,4-6 never wants us to be 39:7 faith loser
ada konsekuensi dan tanggungjawabnya. 4:48,116 ===> 16:51-52 if we do believe in God, why can't we obey God ? we sometimes feel so affraid / too fear of losing we LOVE. and setan/ devil has chance to 2:268 make us more scared
you should know that God ( the true / real creator, the one and only God) never wants us to " menyekutukan " God and even with true/ real PROPHETS such as JESUS CHRIST 3:79-80, God never let us worship others creatures without warning. 5:17,72,73 ===> 16:51-52 i hope you have al Qur'an translation/ interpretation ( we need it if we want God gives us something to believe in ). God never leaves us 57:4-6 always by our side 67:12-13 eventhough we can't see God . God never leave 57:4 , 10:107 dan pertolonganNya sangat DEKAT 2:186. sometimes we are shocked and BRAIN STOP WORKING/ DOESN'T WORK , we lost our minds but it's just ok not too long we'll be putted back in THE RIGHT LINE by GOD🎉😊
4:28 sometimes we PANICK, SHOCKED, OUR BRAIN SUDDENLY STOP WORKING but it's NORMAL just like 19:23,23,23 feeling SO DOWN like lost of faith , in the darkest hour , and so SAD so POWERLESS so hopeless but just a little moment, we will be right back alright as long as we don't truly suicide🎉😂❤
SO many heartfelt songs were put out in the 80s by Styx, Journey, Foreigner, Chicago....I could keep going but they all fell victim to band issues that stopped them from continuing their gift to the world of these types of songs. That's why there will NEVER be another era of songs like there were in the 80s.
Best Styx song ever.
Come Sail Away.....
Very embarrassing to the words of God and hearts of mean woman boys and girls who have the courage to be blessed with their family and friends 🧡 them with all thy heart ❤️ blessed be the first LOVE that's God ❤️ ♥️ 💙 💖 LOVING
My daughter Kelly was 2 y/o when she first heard this great song. In her baby language skill, she will sing it to me when every time I’ll get home from a U.S Navy weekend pass…she will add up words too: “Daddy, daddy show, showww me the wayyyyy” 😁🤣😂😭
I’ll never forget those happy moments we lived as a family; we travelled the world and lived in so many nice places too (not all of them were very nice to be honest though) but we all chipped in to make it work and that’s what really matters.
This song will have a very special place in my heart & mind until my end of days.
She’s now 33 and has her own family.
❤❤❤
Does she still sing it to you when she sees you?🥰
Do.inio. ❤
This Band rocked 🤟🏼🤟🏼❤❤
Dennis DeYoung has one of the most beautiful and unique voices in music history.
Absolutely.
Don't forget he wrote so many great songs that he sang. Respect.
A truly blessed man.
Agreed!
Some of his high tenor pitch is somewhat similar to how Freddie Mercury used to sing
My son James Cotton is the little boy featured in this video, his father is Paul Cotton of Poco.
James is now married and they are expecting twin girls in July. So very proud of him.
Thank you to everyone who commented on this video.
This was a very special day .
Video directed by Michael Bay.
FREIDA COTTON Poco is a great band. Especially when Randy was a member. But all of them are great. Sounds like your son is doing great!
Freida, trust me that your son played quite a special part in this video. He did great. Congratulations, you have a great son
FREIDA COTTON hola que bueno me alegro por ti
Very cool!! Nice video really awesome lyrics and instrument talents!
I love Poco
Who’s still here in 2024?
America could sure stand to listen to this now. Maybe do something to make their lives better.
I was JUST thinking the same thing! Yet another band on my top tier list that I have personal history with :)
@@jeffreyg607😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
Amen Diane Marshall.
Me
I just recently got sober almost 2 weeks now but the song I never really paid attention to it before I'm 70 years old my wife was murdered in 1980 I was a single parent most of my life and I haven't been able to cry , I've been holding on to my pain thank God he's rescuing me from myself I started acting just like the world the lyrics that says the saints have turned into sinners please show me the way. I met a woman at the VA in Portland Oregon a total stranger I saw her reading the Bible and I asked her would you read to me. I got a lot of work to do in my apartment it's so messy, but that's the least of my problems I forgot how good it feels to be real and honest and tell the truth . After I cry I feel so much better, I forgotten that God is so real change me. So I can love you and others better especially my children they're adults now and I live away from them now but I love them so much the song just talk to me in a way it should! Thank you God don't ever let me stop searching for you loving you, I hated words like obedience .now when you love somebody you listen to them. That's my prayer I am willing reading the word again❤
There will never be music like this again
Show Me The Way was Styx's final top ten single, climbing to #3 in the United States.
What a beautiful song! I had heard it back then in 1991 when it came out, I loved it from the very first time, I had even recorded on Vhs this videoclip...but then time went by and other songs came by, and it remained somewhat forgotten in my mind. But not long ago, one day the song started to sound on my mind again...and I looked for it on Spotify and began to listen to it again. And I love it even more! I can now appreciate more the beautiful musical details and the lyrics...thank you for this masterpiece. Love from Buenos Aires, Argentina ❤ 🇦🇷
Nothing beats 70s 80s 90s music. Just done with such feeling and conviction and sang songs like it was the last song they would ever sing. So lucky to have witnessed the abundance of talent as a kid and teen and young adult during those 3 decades
R.I.P. John Panozzo of Styx
Tight Great Drum Sound from
John from this 1990
Styx Edge if the Century Album
Hello 👋 Dave
How're you doing,
it's been a long journey, and I'm nothing without amazing fans like you who appreciate my musical craftiness,
All love to you and yours ❤️
STILL listening in 2022. Show me the way Lord Jesus 🙏💜
Hello 👋 Jean Rock
How're you doing,
it's been a long journey, and I'm nothing without amazing fans like you who appreciate my musical craftiness,
All love to you and yours ❤️
@@styx9847 Hey It's been a long journey even now that Dennis is sorely missed with the band but keep on playing.
GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME AND ALL THE TIME GOD IS GOOD
@@scottwoodham7842 yes he is my daddy I'm good all the time like my father before me but people do not see me they to busy judging while I approach and speak from my heart good morning how are you care for a coffee some oj care to talk what's wrong I'll listen
I was so blessed that God of long suffering let me hit my bottom and stay there until i prayed for help 🙏 that was 41 years ago and still clean and sober. ❤
You're fabulous. Congratulations!🎉💜
That's amazing!! I don't know you but I'm proud of you brother. With God ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!!
This is probably my favorite Styx song with such a positive message. So underrated. God bless us all and show us the way
God bless us all and show us the way ... ~
It's my favorite as well.
No it's not underrated
Absolutely ! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🇺🇸
In Jesus mighty name Amen
I lost my husband of 33 years not long ago and my faith has been shattered and then I feel it again. This is and has always been one of my favorite STYX songs. 🙏🙏
🙏❤️🩹🔥The Lord is with you. I've been there. Praying for you.
I'm praying for you to get through all this me and my wife loves you we will always we love everybody no matter if you don't believe in God or Jesus but we know that you do
My husband is in a coma, I'm playing this for him now. Show him the way back to me and our children!!
Prayers for you.
Have your husband you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
@@mariocioli3513 he passed away 😢😭😭. December 18, 2020😭😭💔
@@lizziejones9850 he passed away 😔😭😭
@@ladywillow2961 i am so very sorry. My deepest heartfelt condos to you and your family. If you would like to be Facebook friends please let me know. Praying. Much love Mario goodguy cioli on Facebook. Have a beautiful day!
Hope that song brings that guy out of his coma. I will pray for him.
Someday, I'll be able to listen to this song without tears coming to my eyes.
But I'm in no hurry.
So sorry. Hope your doing ok
Same here but possibly for a different reasons. Our country has lost its values and we need good messages, good parents, and artists who aren't afraid of faith and morality.
Don't lose that faith that will show you the way. God finds a way if we let go and let God. Many years ago my mother gave me a plaque that says "God gives the best to those who leave the choice to Him." May God's blessings be yours!
Amen to that one. This is NOT a sing along tune because I am a singer and I can't get through it. That's ok. It's the kind of song you need when you just want to cry
If my heart tears, but my eyes remain dry, is it the same thing?
WOW EVERY TIME I HEAR THIS SONG. IT MAKES ME TEAR UP , ONE OF MY FAVORITES . JUST SO SOULFUL AND BEAUTIFUL , IT REALLY TOUCHES ME ! GODBLESS ALL YALL IN CHRIST JESUS AMEN 😇🙏🪽🪽🪽💯
Dennis de Young!! America's BEST composer!!
Did you know he wrote a musical called The Hunchback of Notre Dame ?
Lol . STOP SMOKING CRACK
Every night I say a prayer in the hopes that there's a Heaven 🙏🏽.....
But every day I'm more confused
As the saints turn into sinners
All the heroes and legends I knew as a child
Have fallen to idols of clay
And I feel this empty place inside
So afraid that I've lost my faith
Show me the way
Show me the way
Take me tonight to the river and wash my illusions away
@JeremyTurpen-s7h Beautiful ❤️. I feel the same way 😔
@@deborahbertone9460 Well it still reasons today as I have so many preachers who lie add to the Holy Bible which says not to add even other religions like Mormon, Jehovah's witnesses even Pentecostals have joined in the act of condemning of things like listening to rock and roll to even liking football or reading books of like Star Wars to Harry Potter it's gotten out of hand. I can relate to Saul who became Paul in the book of acts always feeling like I am on trial with so many people these days who personally don't think know God or the Bible.
I recall a guest pastor at my church who preached a sermon that was directed at music, and musicians. He specifically targeted Styx as having a tremendous negative impact on young people. That happened in 1995. I had no clue then, nor now in 2019 what band of musicians he had listen to. This particular song should be sung in church. It has always amazed me that music is a target, an easy one for those who may listen yet are so unwilling to hear. Show me the Way is a lyrical masterpiece and DeYoung's passionate voice delivers the message to perfection. Excellent song.
Your pastor view regarding Styx is clearly noted. He is probably basing his opinion the fact that creator Dennis DeYoung derived the name of the rock group from the river travelled to hell for wayward and unbelieving souls against Jesus Christ.
I am a born again Christian and a true lover of Christ. To this very day I have no problem with the music of Styx. This is why God Himself forgives all sinners!
@@jackiegreen9960 You may have forgotten but Styx in (1980-81) During the " Paradise Theatre" era was accused of have Satanic messages, when the songs were played backwards, and I believe QUEEN was one of the bands also accused along with Styx among others, this was before CABLE T.V but I remember the news was all over this back then, in 1983 Mr.Robotos theme was about CENSORSHIP, but more people spend time hating Dennis Deyoung, for that song but its ironic look at BIG TECH and what they are doing now, back in the day, I brushed off the backwards messages narrative as FAKE NEWS, and even Michael Jackson was talked about negatively by preachers, ( BLACK PREACHERS) during Thriller but it wasn't about his music having backwards messages, a lot of it was out of nonsense. If you ever watch the CAUGHT IN THE ACT live concert with Styx (1983 Kilroy was here tour) You'll see J.Y right before they do the song " SNOW BLIND" He actually addresses the accusations of SATAN MESSAGES in their songs and he strongly slammed the accusations.
@James Street Good points , it didn't stop me from listening to the music and I get the message only when theyre played forward.
Chicago band, that's why. Anyway all living members of STYX still perform so they are the real deal.
@@d.a.w.975 And politicians.
I listened to this song for the first time tonight and I was mesmerized. A beautiful song that humbly begs to understand God and to feel His presence. A longing that only Deyoung's haunting voice can express. This must be the starting point for any spiritual awakening...
It was for me…..
For Styx, NO ONE could belt out a song like Dennis DeYoung.
Probably one of the best-preserved voices out there. Dennis can still bring it!
He's amazing!
Except for Tommy Shaw. He can belt out a song like nobody's business
Damn Skippy!
@@misterninetyseven2898 Dennis and Tommy are similar to 🍎 and 🍊. Together they gave Styx the unique and special sound from this supergroup. But since the ousting of Dennis, Shaw and JY's refusal to perform the songs that Dennis and them together wrote as if they would ultimately erase his history and existence if given a chance.
I hope before it is too late that they mend their feelings, set aside their petty differences and throw one final farewell performance for die hard fans like me!
@@misterninetyseven2898 TS is a douchebag. DDY started the band in 1962. TS came to the band in 1976. In 1999 he and JY kicked him out. 5-22-20 DDY releases his new album and on the same day TS releases a Led Zeppelin cover! If that isn't a true dochebaggery then nothing is!
First off, wanna take the time out to personally dedicate this song to what I had to go through three years ago, including having to lose my Mother in death, and even to mention that I also lost my Older brother too two in half years later after losing our Mother. And I have to say that this song has really gotten me through some very tough times. So I thank God for showing me the way to live again.
RIP: To both my dear sweet Mother and Older brother. Everything that I did I did it just for you guys. And may we see each other again in Heaven.
Very sad for your losses. Since 2013 I've lost my Dad 2013, husband 2014 & mom 2021. This song is soothing to my soul.😇💔
My dad passed away yesterday and now I'm making a playlist with all the songs he loved and I remember him by. This is one of them. Thank you dad for showing me the greatest artists of all times. Loved, missed and never forgotten 🤘🔥❤
/hug
It never goes away, but you do get used to it.
Sending hugs
I hope things are getting better for u. I feel like when I have to go through that I won’t make it 😢
What a beautiful thing to do. Good luck with the project. Know that your Dad will be looking down on you the entire time and smiling. If you listen real hard he may just whisper a few songs you never knew about. ♥
I Hope you feel better now. Hugs.❤
Nearly 30 years ago, we were coming back from Desert Storm, and this was on the radio ... and it summed everything up for me. Dennis found Jesus, and I found hope. I listen to it again, now, hoping He will show Us the way, once again.
❤️❤️❤️❤️
No, he didn't, stop lying.
This is the way: Believe that Jesus came down from heaven so he could die for our sins.
Sad but true : the US soldiers found the way back home from Afghanistan. Untill the next time ...
oh I'm in tears .... yes I found hope, I listen to it again and again .. please show us the way ..
This song inspires me when I'm feeling lost and hopeless. Namaste ❤
Hard to imagine this came out 32 years ago and still sounds fresh and like it was recorded today. So meaningful and powerful lyrics and song.
Wow, feels like yesterday. I love this album and hope for a DDY return.
The fact that a rocker, Dennis De Young talks about God and the condition of tbe world shows he is a deep person and that the world continues to need his music and lyrics because he reminds us of the most important things in life.
The fact that they ask for direction from the Divine shows that they are deep intellectually and deep spiritually. Our faith compels us to seek God's direction.
@@br.david-albertzinzosbcn4589 Right on !
Love love love this song and his beautful voice!
@@br.david-albertzinzosbcn4589
Right on !
This song is very relevant today with all the crybabies shoving their opinions down everyone's throats.
Praise the Lord to show us the way💖
Specially in this times,wars everywere,we have to be united,ONE WORLD UNDER GOD ❤❤
@@gayleallen7217 I am Yahwehs servant
Denis DeYoung's voice was SO powerful!! That Boy could SANG!!!
This is the best song I've heard from Styx. I wish God would just show me the way to have a better life that's actually fulfilling.
Hang in there. Pray.
Amen. 🙏🏼
John 14
Isaiah 55:6-7
Romans 6:23
Romans 10:9-13
So underrated, it's a damn shame what Styx did to Dennis.They wouldn't have made those successful hits if it weren't for Dennis's writing.I don't think Dennis ever got enough respect or recognition.
I think there's more to it than Styx doing something to Dennis.
@@Chicago_CabbieI'm sure there is cause there's always 3 sides to a story.Dennis's side, Styx's side and the truth.I'm just sharing what I only know from what Dennis was saying in interviews about the guys from Styx.
What happened?
In the end Dennis was a contractor hired to work for Styx. Business is business.
Wrong...
Look at their history. Sure, Dennis wrote some solid songs, but Shaw wrote or co-wrote most of their bigger hits.
song is very spiritual without shoving down your throat , nothing like dennis dey young voice !
Hello 👋 rhchah
How're you doing,
it's been a long journey, and I'm nothing without amazing fans like you who appreciate my musical craftiness,
All love to you and yours ❤️
Absolutely beautiful ☀️🌕
This is a 3 stage vid in my eyes. The innocence of childhood, learning what love looks like (newlyweds making love), and the effect of deep abiding love (the old man crying at his wife's grave). And then capped off by the appearance of the boys father, and the boys realization of deep love. Such an amazing song and video.
Ok, someone finally clarified it! Nobody else has done so and it's not on Wikipedia for this song.
Such a spiritual and patriotic masterpiece, love Dennis DeYoung, gifted by God!!❤
Dennis De Young's vocals are nothing short of amazing on this beautiful ballad!
He also sung Desert Moon. Love it too.
so relevent at this moment one of the worse weeks i can remember this song gives me faith in these bad times
❤❤❤
This song is more relevant today than it was when Styx released it.
Anthony Hopper - I was going to write the same thing.
Yeah it was popularized because of the war, not some liberal created hysteria
@@chrischar9428 Bingo!
Now we're stuck with a narcissistic ass for president (with the mentality and maturity of a 3 year old) until Nov. 3rd.
Excellent song
His tone and range has similarities to the great Freddie Mercury.
Absolutely beautiful!
I am now the only one left in my immediate family. Lord, I pray that you will show me the way , in other words, what You would have me do with the rest of my life.
We're all alone
I love this song SOOO much! You’re a legend Dennis!
Who's here after watching Dennis DeYoung's quarantine videos?? God bless this man. What a voice!!
Yes. Me. Great tune!
Me.
Just incredible. Styx fan since 1976. I got goose bumps hearing it!
Yep!!! And he sang it in the original key.... 30 years later!! Wow.
Looks like an old lady now, but still can sing his ass off!
Styx is awesome....Dennis Deyoung is one of a kind.....still can sing great ....
This song randomly popped into my head this morning as it was a song we sang in 7th grade choir. I never heard the original version until now but I can now understand why our Director chose it. Thank you, Styx, for this gem.
This song brings tears to my eyes....
Kent Dunn me too. I cried myself to sleep the day of my grandfather’s funeral two years ago
Mine too. ✝️❤️🙏
I'm bawling as I am listening to this song .. show me the way ...
This song has never been more true than today.
DDy wrote this as a personal spiritual experience when he questioned his own long held beliefs and faith were starting to fade. It's a very heartfelt song
Ephesians 2:8-9 always
This song was the defining song for all of the military during Desert Shield / Desert Storm. Didn’t know what was about to happen and praying for the best.
No one can sing like Dennis, his voice is so beautiful ❤️❤️
Hi Suzanne,hope you’re okay ?
This was their final song
Steve Perry
As one of the very last baby boomers, it was Dennis and Freddy for me.
The scene where the boy sees the old man laying flowers at the foot of a grave and begins to cry always chokes me up… this is such a great song with a very powerful message.
Styx was one of my favorite bands of the 80's. I always wanted Dennis to do a duet with Anne Wilson of Heart. In my opinion,she had the best female voice in rock. That duet would be EPIC!!
Hello Christine.. how are things going with you?
I'd pay to see that duet!They both have great voices!
"Show Me The Way" peaked at #3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 on March 16, 1991.
It also peaked at #7 on the U.S. Radio & Records CHR Airplay chart on February 22, 1991.
Who is still listening to this great song in 2022? It's the lyrics people listen to them it is so very relevant to what is going on today in our society
His voice was and is still the best!!!
❤🥰
What memories you gave us with your music.
Hello Patricia.. how are things going with you?
Scammer^
Hey Patricia,hope you’re okay ?
I remember this song, that was just released, was played when many troops came home from Desert Storm. God bless our troops.
Troops of death
Every SAINT has a Past, Every SINNER has a Future
🖤🎼❤🎧
Beautiful song, beautifully sung and performed and beautifully portrayed. Thank you Dennis for writing this song and singing it only the way you could. It is one of my all time favorites and brings back may wonderful memories of a better time. Styx at their very best and untouchable.
This song has been stuck in my head for days. I didn’t realize it was a prayer. I was praying when it started.
❤
This song speaks to me so much on days like today with so much death and darkness in the world. God show me the way
JESUS IS THE WAY THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE BRO..
Read Enoch to learn the other 2/3 of the supressed scriptures. Be free in Jesus and know the forebearers knew He was coming to redeem the world from sin and restore His protoplast creation in us all.
Amen, brother!
You'll be Okay.God Bless
God's love is all around no one is forgotten
The hope in god is must powerfull of any things in our lives thank you and god bless to any one
Tommy Shaw great rocker but no clue how special the Dennis De Young penned Tunes are so heartfelt to the people who have followed this band since the Mid 70’s. Ridiculous that you are living revisionist history as your Original Fanbase gets a little older each year. 🎄💕
Yes without a doubt, my favorite Styx song. Meaningful lyrics.
I have never heard this before!!!! Thank you for helping me open my heart!!!!!!
My oldest daughter used to fall asleep in my arms to this song every night when she was an infant! My favorite memory of her!
My grandfather passed away in November of 1990 and this is the first song I heard after we laid him to rest. And I really started to bargain with God about My life and I needed guidance. Thank you guys for sharing the way
Love this song, definitely don't hear songs like this today, this guy can sing.
yes .. don't hear songs like this today anymore ...
Dennis DeYoung. Tremendous lead vocalist of Styx
yes one of my fave, styx
@@danielmackenzie8549 I heard him sing last night at The Gallo Center for Performing Arts in Modesto, CA and he was still as “tight” as when a young man.Outstanding.
I definitely agree it's hard to find good clean positive music now in these days everything has to be so vulgar so much profanity it's disgusting. Or if it isn't that it's all that hard rock heavy metal growling which really annoys me. I can honestly say this is one of my favorite songs from styx .
This song and video expresses the innocence of a child who is starting to see the different stages of life and how everyone falls short and sins and is in need of a perfect savior - Jesus Christ. His cry out for God to show him the way and then at the end, the father comes and wakes him up and hugs him. It’s a representation of our Heavenly Father and the love that He wishes to bestow upon everyone if they choose to accept Him.
Just hearing this for the first time.. closest thing I’ve heard from Styx that’s really a prayer.. beautifully done Styx, beautifully done.. 👏👏
I have never heard this song, but it is truely fantastic. Our Lord is really the One who can show us the way of guiding our lives.
About 20 years ago when we begin our Contemporary Service at our little Methodist Church here in Georgia, I was in that band as a vocalist, and one of the first songs we did was cover this exact song. Of course I am no Dennis DeYoung, but the crowd knew the song immediately related to the song and it was terrifically impactful in that service on that day. I selected the song to be worked up by the band, and told the preacher at the time he needs to preach on this topic using the song as a setup. It was extremely effective and some of them still talk about it to this day. Powerful song powerful video, thank you Dennis.
Who is a Dennis DeYoung?
@@helenebilodeau6047 founding member and lead singer of Styx.
@@rodneyhelms9037 Notice the "a". I was responding to the "I am no Dennis DeYoung" part of the comment.
lost memories back through this beautiful song..
I have not heard this song for a few decades. A whole different meaning now than then. My father was at my mother's grave until the day he lay beside her joining my younger brother. Many tears fell today.
My Heart, goes out to you….Godspeed to your Loved Ones in this most difficult of times ✝💕
When music was beautiful and from the ❤️ heart
Brought a tear to my eye when I saw John playing. He was such a good drummer and rarely mentioned when people talk about drummers, but listen to how he plays, He is one of the best to me. Wish there was more video of him.
You probably already know the song that Tommy wrote about John, "Dear John". If not, check it out ! It's a beautiful, bittersweet, spiritual song. Another song that shows Styx is a spiritual band. It's here on TH-cam.
This is the closest thing Rock music has to a gospel hymn. It's sad knowing that this is Styx' last top ten hit to date.
"Every night, I say a prayer, in the hopes that there's a heaven...."
To the citizens of Uvalde, Texas, We're with you, people!
Every night I say a prayer in the hope that there's a heaven
But every day I'm more confused as the saints turn into sinners
All the heroes and legends I knew as a child have fallen to idols of clay
And I feel this empty place inside, so afraid that I've lost my faith
Show me the way, show me the way
Take me tonight to the river
And wash my illusions away
Please, show me the way
And as I slowly drift to sleep, for a moment dreams are sacred
I close my eyes and know there's peace in a world so filled with hatred
Then I wake up each morning and turn on the news to find we've so far to go
And I keep on hoping for a sign, so afraid I just won't know
Show me the way, show me the way
Bring me tonight to the mountain
And take my confusion away
And show me the way
And if I see your light, should I believe
Tell me how will I know
Show me the way, show me the way
Take me tonight to the river
And wash my illusions away
Show me the way, show me the way
Give me the strength and the courage
To believe that I'll get there someday
And please show me the way
Every night I say a prayer in the hopes that there's a heaven...
Good
I was looking for just such a comment (I was hoping it would be in the description).
Thank you.
I have miles to travel, it's a famous quote, JUST, keep your eyes, on the disintegration... it ant about, people, or destination.. IT'S ABOUT, YOU, AND HIM... Hang on, and keep looking up... right... Don't grow weary, with your good works...... Thay, Them, Is on them.... You only answer for you.. I really hope this helps you.... So many times, I need some incorcorment... don't give up, Ok. And remember it's on you, for you..
STAY COOL ~ ♤ ~
Love this song!!!!
👏🏼 ✋🏼🤚🏼 thanks 😊
When Styx made magic Music❤
The visuals not just the overall video are just so fitting, synchronized - an affinity between both the lyrical, musical content and the images.❤
after reading all these comments I must say it truly is an injustice that a band that can create such a beautiful and heart warming song is not in the RRHOF and snubbed on several occasions and "greatest of al time..." lists
This song means even more now than back then
My oven chimes the first few notes of this melody and I came here to show my husband what song it was. 😆 Every time it finishes pre-heating, all I hear is "Every night I say a prayer, in the hopes--" and my brain finishes, "that there's a heaven . . . "
Dennis Deyoung is Styx.❤❤❤
Dennis Deyoung is Styx.❤❤❤❤
I 💖 this song so much. She's so really.. Please, show me the way.
Saw Styx the first time in 1973. This is, in my opinion, the best song they ever did!
Ditto
and again Babe is the best ballad they ever did and IMO it is one of the best alltime ballads ever written period.
I agree..this really is the best song they ever did...??I never tire if listening to it
agree
STYX has always been one of my favorites. I saw them live in about 72 and somewhere I still have my ticket stubs. The whole band and especially Dennis and Tommy are always the ultimate vocal professionals. Dennis' new TH-cam channel proves he still has the chops to do a killer band reunioun and if that ever happens I will travel far to see it.
Still makes me cry.
Beautiful but haunting for me. My husband loved this song and played it quite a bit before taking his life 14 years ago. I always wanted to reach out to Styx to delve into its meaning.
I’m so sorry for your loss. May God rest within you. 🙏🏻
Well you STILL CAN. Dennis De Young is still alive. I guess he probably wrote this one. He can be reached.
It is uncanny that this song written in the 90s still holds true today.
I have watched this video every weekend since March. It gives me strength in these tough times. Thank you Dennis DeYoung!
an absolutely magical song. one of the best progressive - hard rock bands to ever exist.
When you’ve lost your family and your faith… what’s left? 😒
nothing's left but God mercy, God never burdens us more than we can hold or take or handle 23:62,2:286, God never leaves us 57:4,4,4-6 never wants us to be 39:7 faith loser
ada konsekuensi dan tanggungjawabnya.
4:48,116 ===> 16:51-52 if we do believe in God, why can't we obey God ?
we sometimes feel so affraid / too fear of losing we LOVE. and setan/ devil has chance to 2:268 make us more scared
you should know that God ( the true / real creator, the one and only God) never wants us to " menyekutukan " God and even with true/ real PROPHETS such as JESUS CHRIST 3:79-80, God never let us worship others creatures
without warning. 5:17,72,73 ===> 16:51-52 i hope you have al Qur'an translation/ interpretation ( we need it if we want God gives us something to believe in ).
God never leaves us 57:4-6 always by our side 67:12-13 eventhough we can't see God . God never leave 57:4 , 10:107 dan pertolonganNya sangat DEKAT 2:186.
sometimes we are shocked and BRAIN STOP WORKING/ DOESN'T WORK , we lost our minds but it's just ok not too long we'll be putted back in THE RIGHT LINE by GOD🎉😊
4:28 sometimes we PANICK, SHOCKED, OUR BRAIN SUDDENLY STOP WORKING but it's NORMAL just like 19:23,23,23 feeling SO DOWN like lost of faith , in the darkest hour , and so SAD so POWERLESS so hopeless but just a little moment, we will be right back alright as long as we don't truly suicide🎉😂❤
may God bless you and all of us who believe and searching for the TRUTH. 8:29,29:69.
nothing useless 38:27,28,29
Dennis DeYoung is one of the very best vocalists of the 1980's, no doubt in my mind.
Steve Perry, Lou Gramm, Peter Cetera, Dennis de Young in that order.
@@lexsoft3969 I miss all those singers lex ur right bro they had heart
and the 70's :) his classic voice is timeless
They were real vocalist,most of the musicians,nothing to compare to this days.
They had a bunch of hit songs in 70s too!
Their #3 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 from early 1991
It's really sad and a damn shame these great musicians can't put their egos aside and tour again!
Dennis, Tommy and JY ...and Chuck.
SO many heartfelt songs were put out in the 80s by Styx, Journey, Foreigner, Chicago....I could keep going but they all fell victim to band issues that stopped them from continuing their gift to the world of these types of songs. That's why there will NEVER be another era of songs like there were in the 80s.
I cried this is beautiful .
God gave this song to earth