Great Day
Embrace Hope: Unveiling the Spiritual Journey in Bing Crosby's 'Great Day'
Lyrics
When skies were dark
Refers to a difficult or troubled time.
Came Noah's ark
Alludes to the biblical story of Noah's ark, a symbol of hope and salvation.
Amen
Expresses affirmation or agreement with religious undertones.
When lions roared
Relates to a challenging situation, echoing the biblical story of Daniel and the lions' den.
Came Daniel's lord
Refers to Daniel's faith in God's protection in the face of adversity.
Amen
Reiterates affirmation and agreement with religious significance.
The Lord helps those who pray
Highlights the idea that the Lord helps those who pray.
And on judgment day
Suggests a connection to divine judgment and the importance of belief.
If you believe, he shall receive you
Encourages belief, promising divine reception for those who believe.
Amen.
Reaffirms agreement and belief with a religious tone.
When you're down and out
Suggests facing hardship or challenges.
Lift up your head and shout
Encourages resilience and optimism in difficult times.
There's gonna be a great day
Predicts a positive future, anticipating a great day.
Angels in the sky
Refers to celestial beings, symbolizing divine presence.
Promise that by and by
Promises a positive outcome in the future.
There's gonna be a great day
Reiterates the anticipation of a great day.
Gabriel will warn you
Introduces the archangel Gabriel, a messenger in biblical tradition.
Some early morn you
Foretells a warning from Gabriel in the early morning.
Will hear his horn rootin', tootin'
Describes the sounding of Gabriel's horn with enthusiasm.
It's not far away
Indicates the impending positive event is close.
Hold up your hands and say
Encourages a gesture of readiness and acknowledgment of the approaching great day.
There's gonna be a great day
Reiterates the anticipation of a great day with affirmation.
It's not far away
Repeats the idea that the great day is not far away.
Hold up your hands and say
Encourages a gesture of readiness and acknowledgment of the approaching great day (repeated).
There's gonna be
Expresses confidence that there will indeed be a great day.
We're promised there'll be
Reaffirms the promise that a great day is assured.
There's gonna be a great day.
Concludes with the anticipation and assurance of a great day.
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