Lilies
Embracing Worth Beyond Fear: Lilies by Ben Boelter
Lyrics
Oh, my darling, why do you fear so much
Expressing concern for a loved one's fear and questioning its source.
Oh, sweet love of mine, where is your trust
Asking about the whereabouts of trust in the context of a romantic relationship.
See the lilies in the stream
Using imagery of lilies and birds to convey that nature is provided for without effort, emphasizing the listener's inherent value.
See the birds in the tree
-They do not sow, they don't reap
-Still He gives them everything
-And you are worth so much more than these
-I say the same to my reflection
Addressing self-reflection, acknowledging imperfection, and expressing the difficulty of perfecting love.
As he looks with crying eyes back at me
-I tell him his love's in need of perfecting
-And that doesn't come easily
-But there's someone who loves you more than you know
Asserting that there is someone who loves unconditionally, created with purpose, and encourages the listener to experience this love.
Who created you with a purpose and loves watching you grow
-He's looking after you, and He's looking after me
-And if you don't believe, just come and see
-If you don't believe, just come and see
Reiteration of the invitation to witness and believe in the unconditional love mentioned.
See the lilies in the stream
Repeating the nature imagery to reinforce the idea of inherent worth and divine care.
See the birds in the tree
-They do not sow, they don't reap
-Still He gives them everything
-And you are worth so much more than these
-Waves keep crashing
Using metaphors of waves and encouragement to keep going, with the assurance of divine support if one falters.
Keep your head up, keep walking, kid
-Raise your hand up
-He'll catch you if you start to slip
-La da da da da da da da da da
Repetition of a comforting refrain, possibly signifying resilience and hope.
La da da da da da da da da da
-La da da da da da da da da da
-La da da da da da da da da da
-Waves keep crashing
Reiteration of the encouragement to persevere and trust in divine assistance.
Keep your head up, keep walking, kid
-Raise your hand up
-He'll catch you if you start to slip
-See the lilies in the stream
Final repetition of nature imagery, emphasizing the listener's worth and the abundance of care provided by a higher power.
See the birds in the tree
-They do not sow, they don't reap
-Still, He gives them everything
-And you are worth so much more than these
-Than these, oh
Emphasizing the surpassing worth of the listener in comparison to the referenced elements of nature.
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