Womanhood
Journey of Faith and Womanhood in Barbara Ray's Melody
Lyrics
He said, hold on Patricia
He advises Patricia to wait.
I only tried to kiss you
He clarifies his intent was to kiss her.
She said okay, and then said, don't you dare
Patricia agrees but warns against daring actions.
She seems so badly shaken
Patricia appears emotionally affected.
He thought he was mistaken
He believes he misunderstood the situation.
But it sure looked like she bowed her head in prayer
Patricia seems to pray, creating uncertainty.
(I heard her say)
Patricia expresses being both a Christian and a woman.
I am a Christian Lord, but I'm a woman too
She acknowledges her faith and womanhood.
(I heard her cry)
Patricia seeks guidance from the Lord.
If you are listening Lord, please show me what to do
Prayerful plea for divine direction.
(I heard her try)
She actively attempts to understand her path.
I've tried hard to be what mama says is good
Effort to align with her mother's notion of goodness.
As I step into my womanhood
Transitioning into adulthood as a woman.
Shortly after midnight
Events unfold after midnight.
She turned off the porch light
Symbolic act of turning off the porch light.
And walked into her bedroom all alone
Patricia retreats to her bedroom in solitude.
She sat down and said well, Lord
Expressing thoughts to the Lord.
Tonight I've been through hell, Lord
Reflecting on a challenging experience.
Wondering if I did right or wrong
Internal conflict about the right or wrong decision.
(I heard her say)
Reiteration of being a Christian and a woman.
I am a Christian Lord, but I'm a woman too
Combining faith and the challenges of womanhood.
(I heard her cry)
Continued plea for divine guidance.
If you are listening Lord, please show me what to do
Seeking direction from the Lord.
(I heard her try)
Active effort to understand and follow goodness.
I've tried hard to be what mama says is good
Embracing womanhood with adherence to values.
As I step into my womanhood
Transitioning with a sense of virtue.
(He heard her say)
Reiteration of being a Christian and a woman.
I am a Christian Lord, but I'm a woman too
Acknowledging the dual identity.
(He heard her cry)
Continued plea for divine guidance.
If you are listening Lord, please show me what to do
Seeking direction from the Lord.
(I heard her try)
Active effort to understand and follow goodness.
I've tried hard to be what mama says is good
Embracing womanhood with adherence to values.
As I step into my womanhood
Transitioning with a sense of virtue.
Slowly step into my womanhood
A gradual progression into womanhood.
As I step into my womanhood
Embracing and navigating the journey of womanhood.
Slowly step into my womanhood
A repetitive affirmation of stepping into womanhood.
As I step into my womanhood
Repeated declaration of embracing womanhood.
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