Lyrics
A long time has come and gone
A significant amount of time has passed.
I've seen more than I should
I have experienced more than I ought to.
You know I've seen it all
I have witnessed everything.
There's never been lack
There has never been a shortage or absence.
For the marks on my back
Refers to enduring difficulties or challenges symbolized by marks on the speaker's back.
Said a long time has come and gone
Reiterates the passage of a significant amount of time.
My hope is God for tomorrow no more tears
The speaker's hope is in God for a tear-free tomorrow.
Say goodbye to sorrow
Bidding farewell to sorrow.
In the middle of the desert
In a challenging situation, God promised a positive outcome.
Said He would spring forth a well
A metaphorical reference to God's promise of a positive change in difficult circumstances.
My hope is in God for tomorrow
Reiteration of hope in God for the future.
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
A reference to the transformative power of grace.
That saved a wretch like me once I was lost
Describing the speaker's past state of being lost.
But now I'm found god shed His grace on me
Gratitude for God's grace and salvation.
I don't want to cry no more
Expressing a desire to stop crying.
I pour out my heart
The speaker is pouring out their emotions.
Now I'm walking out the door
Deciding to leave a situation causing distress.
I don't want to cry no more
Reiterating the desire to stop crying.
Somebody's got to help me please
Pleading for assistance from someone.
For more than twenty years
Expressing a long period of distress lasting more than twenty years.
My eyes been filled with tears
Describing tears filling the speaker's eyes over the years.
A long time has come and gone
Reiteration of a significant amount of time passing.
You don't know me well
Addressing a lack of understanding from others.
There are surprises that I keep
Keeping certain surprises and struggles private.
I could never tell you'll never know
Highlighting the inability to fully convey certain experiences.
A long time has come and gone
Reiterating the passage of a significant amount of time.
Seen more than I should
Acknowledging witnessing more than should be typical.
You know, I've seen it all
Reiterating having seen everything.
Never been lack for the marks on my back
Reiterating there has never been a shortage or absence of challenges.
A long time has come and gone
Reiteration of a significant amount of time passing.
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