Lullaby
A Soul's Cradle: Ava Liv Mabry's Lullaby of Healing
Lyrics
Jesus sing the people a lullaby
Requesting Jesus to sing a soothing song to the people.
One that helps the weary lie down and get some rest
The lullaby aims to help tired individuals rest.
Wet the eyes of the guilty and help ‘em see
To bring tears to those feeling guilty and aid in their realization.
Jesus sing the people a lullaby
Repetition of the request for Jesus to sing a lullaby to the people.
Cause The world feels like its rockin'
Describes the world as tumultuous or unstable.
But ain't nobody gettin' any sleep
Despite the chaos, nobody is finding the peace to sleep.
You probably spend all night
Implies Jesus spends time caring for lost individuals.
pickin' up lost sheep
Metaphorically refers to lost people as sheep.
So Shepherd, call out their names tonight
Asking Jesus, symbolized as a shepherd, to call out for the lost ones.
Bring ‘em safe into the fold
Requesting the lost ones to be brought safely back.
Cause there ain't no peace, ain't no peace—
Emphasizes the absence of peace for those left outside.
out in the cold
Highlighting the lack of peace for those left in the cold.
Jesus sing ‘em a lullaby
Repeated request for Jesus to sing a lullaby to the people.
Jesus sing me a lullaby
Asking Jesus to sing a soothing song personally.
Reach into my heart and heal me- while I cry for someone else
Desire for emotional healing while caring for others.
Let me lay down in Your arms, and wake up- alive in the world
Wishing to feel secure and rejuvenated in Jesus' embrace.
Master sing me a lullaby
Requesting Jesus to sing a comforting lullaby personally.
Cause my world feels like its rockin'
Similar to earlier lines, describing a turbulent personal world.
I'm tossin' and turnin' Lord- and I just can't get some sleep
Expressing personal turmoil and sleeplessness despite seeking rest.
I'll probably spend, all night, all night, all night, singin' to your sheep
Implies spending the night trying to comfort or help others.
So Shepherd, sing my name tonight
Asking for personal guidance and protection from Jesus.
Keep me safe and warm in the fold
Requesting safety and warmth within Jesus' care.
But still there ain't no peace
Emphasizing the absence of peace despite being in Jesus' fold.
cin't no peace—
Reiterating the lack of peace for anyone left outside.
when any one of us is out in the cold -
Continuing the idea of no peace for those left in the cold.
our world feels like its rockin'
Restating the feeling of instability in the world.
and ain't nobody gettin' any sleep
Reiterating the inability of people to find peace amidst turmoil.
You probably spend all night
Repeating the concept of Jesus caring for lost individuals.
pickin' up lost sheep
Continuing the metaphor of lost individuals being like sheep.
So Shepherd, call out their names tonight
Asking Jesus to call out for the lost ones once again.
Bring ‘em safe into the fold
Desiring the lost ones to be safely brought back.
Still there ain't no peace, ain't no peace—
Emphasizing the lack of peace for those left outside.
When any one of us is out in the cold
Reiterating the absence of peace for anyone left in the cold.
Jesus sing us a lullaby
Repeating the request for Jesus to sing a soothing song to everyone.
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