Lyrics
Shoulder to the wheel
Committing to hard work and effort
For someone else's selfish gain
Working for someone else's selfish benefit
Here there is no choosing
No choice in the matter
Working the clay
Engaged in the process of shaping or molding
Wearing their anger like a ball and chain.
Bearing resentment and hostility like a burden
Fire in the field
Intense passion or struggle in a difficult situation
Underneath a blazing sun
In challenging circumstances
But soon the sun was faded
Loss of hope or optimism
And freedom was a song
Freedom represented as a beautiful song
I heard them singing when the day was done
Hearing expressions of faith or worship at day's end
Singing to the holy One.
Singing to a divine entity
Lead me on
Requesting guidance towards a place of spiritual refuge
Lead me on
-To a place where the river runs
-Into your keeping, oh.
-Lead me on
Seeking comfort and deliverance through guidance
Lead me on
-The awaited deliverance
-Comforts the seeking, lead on.
-Waiting for the train
Waiting with anticipation
Labelled with a golden star
Marked for distinction or significance
Heavy hearted boarding
Entering with a burdened heart
Whispers in the dark
Whispers hinting at uncertainty
"Where are we going--is it very far?"
Questioning the destination and distance
Bitter cold terrain
Harsh and unforgiving surroundings
Echoes of a slamming door
Reverberations of a forceful separation
In chambers made for sleeping, forever
In spaces designed for eternal rest
Voices like thunder in a mighty roar
Powerful voices cry out to a higher power
Cry to the Lord.
Seeking solace from the Lord
Lead me on
Repetition of the plea for guidance and protection
Lead me on
-To a place where the river runs
-Into your keeping, oh.
-Lead me on
Continued request for comfort and guidance
Lead me on
-The awaited deliverance
-Comforts the seeking, lead on.
-Man hurts man
Humans causing harm to each other
Time and time, time again
Repeated instances of human conflict
And we drown in the wake of our power
Drowning in the consequences of human power
Somebody tell me why.
Questioning the reasons behind human actions
Lead me on
Reiteration of the plea for guidance and protection
Lead me on
-To a place where the river runs
-Into your keeping, oh.
-Lead me on
Continued request for comfort and guidance
Lead me on
-The awaited deliverance
-Comforts the seeking, lead on.
-Lead me on
Repetition of the plea for guidance and protection
Lead me on
-To a place where the river runs
-Into your keeping, oh.
-Lead me on
Continued request for comfort and guidance
Lead me on
-The awaited deliverance
-Comforts the seeking, lead on.
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