The Song That Holds Us Still
Journey Through Briars: Embracing Divine Struggles in 'The Song That Holds Us Still'
Lyrics
"Carry me when my legs give out," he says.
The person is requesting support when they are unable to continue on their own.
We did not expect this bramble,
Unexpected difficulties or challenges have arisen.
This thick of thorns.
A metaphor for a situation filled with obstacles and difficulties.
You always see us running to anywhere
Observation that people are constantly moving but not towards their true purpose or destination.
But where we're meant to,
Not heading toward their intended or destined place but wandering elsewhere.
The belly of the sea.
A metaphorical reference to the depths or unknown aspects of life.
Breathing in the womb,
A comparison of being in the womb, a space of protection and nurture, possibly relating it to seeking solace or safety.
The surrogate mouth of divinity.
Refers to finding a sense of spiritual or divine fulfillment in unexpected places or experiences.
And we're scraping our hands across
Struggling or working hard, possibly with difficulty.
Our skinny wrists,
Describing their own fragile or delicate wrists, emphasizing vulnerability.
These skinny wrists.
Reiteration of their vulnerability and fragility.
We have seen Your labor:
Recognition of the hardships or struggles experienced by someone, possibly referencing a higher power.
This looming mountain,
Symbolic representation of challenges or obstacles that seem insurmountable, like a towering mountain.
This foaming sea,
Referencing a turbulent or chaotic situation akin to a raging sea.
This endless field of briars.
Expressing the vastness or extent of difficulties faced.
We have seen You.
Acknowledgment of witnessing the presence or actions of a divine force.
I want to tell You when I see You
Expressing a desire to communicate efforts and actions taken when faced with challenges.
That I've done the best with what I've had
Intent to convey making the best of available resources, akin to the actions of a higher power.
Just like You did.
Comparing personal efforts to those of a higher power, suggesting a sense of striving or emulation.
We want Your favor
Expressing a desire for approval or support from a higher power.
And I'll ask again tomorrow.
Intent to continue seeking approval or favor in the future.
Oh I could not, I could not
Expressing impatience or eagerness to be free from a situation.
Wait to be let out
Reiteration of the eagerness to seek liberation or freedom.
I'll ask again tomorrow.
Reiteration of the intent to seek favor or approval on the following day.
And I will not, I will not
Commitment to not be lacking or deficient in the eyes of a higher power.
Be found wanting in Your house.
Commitment to being deemed worthy in the presence or within the domain of a higher power.
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