Risen Indeed
Risen Indeed: A Symphony of Resurrection in Andrew Peterson's Song
Lyrics
And so the winter dies with
Symbolizes the end of winter with a cold, mournful wind.
A blast of icy wind like a mournful cry
Describes the icy wind as a mournful cry, setting a somber tone.
It's giving up the ghost again
Winter is metaphorically surrendering or giving up its grip.
Another sheet of snow melts away
Depicts the melting of snow, a visual transition to new life.
To gold and green look at Peter go
Peter is eagerly heading towards the tomb, likely referring to the biblical Peter visiting Jesus' empty tomb.
He's racing to the tomb to see
Continuation of Peter's journey to witness the empty tomb.
Where has my Jesus gone?
A cry questioning the whereabouts of Jesus.
He is not dead, He is risen risen indeed
Declaration that Jesus is not dead but has risen, emphasizing resurrection.
And now the flowers bloom like
Spring imagery with flowers blooming as a metaphor for new life.
A song of freedom behold the earth is new
Earth is described as new, signifying a renewal or rebirth.
If only for the season
The newness is temporary, perhaps referring to the season.
And so the seed that died
References the seed that died, likely alluding to Jesus' sacrifice.
For you becomes a seedling
The sacrificed seed brings forth new life, symbolizing resurrection.
Just put your hand into the
A reference to Jesus' wounds and the healing they bring.
Wound that bought your healing
Encourages personal engagement with the redemptive wounds.
And let your heart believe
Encourages belief in Jesus' resurrection.
He is not dead, He is risen risen indeed
Reiterates the proclamation of Jesus' resurrection.
And the rain will fall on the furrow
Describes rain falling on furrow, possibly symbolizing divine blessing or grace.
It immerses the earth in sorrow
Implies a period of sorrow or hardship represented by the rain.
Mary, the sun will rise again
Mary is addressed, anticipating the rising of the sun, a metaphor for hope and renewal.
Mary, the sun will rise again
Reiterates the anticipation of a new beginning for Mary.
Daughter, listen, listen
Addresses Mary as a daughter and emphasizes that Jesus speaks her name, suggesting personal connection and care.
Daughter listen, He speaks your name
-And Father Abraham could not
Refers to the biblical figure Abraham, highlighting the fulfillment of promises.
Have dreamed of this
Reflects on the incomprehensibility of God's promises and their ultimate fulfillment.
Could never understand the end
-Of all those promises
-How all the pieces fit
Expresses the idea that everything is safely held in Jesus' hands.
Every star and grain of sand
-Is safely hid in Jesus' hand
-Let every tongue confess
Declares that every tongue should confess Jesus' resurrection.
He is not dead, He is risen, risen
Reiterates the proclamation of Jesus' resurrection.
He is not dead, He is risen risen indeed
-Oh Mary, the sun will rise again
Reassures Mary of the coming dawn, a metaphor for a new and hopeful era.
Mary, the sun will rise again
Repeats the assurance of a new beginning for Mary.
Daughter, listen, listen
Continues to address Mary as a daughter and emphasizes that Jesus speaks her name, reinforcing a personal connection.
Daughter listen, He speaks your name
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