Brother Andre's Heart
Unlocking Brother Andre's Heart: A Journey of Faith and Belonging
Lyrics
Did they ever pay the ransom
Questioning whether a ransom was ever paid.
On Brother Andre's heart
Metaphorically referring to Brother Andre's heart as a valuable possession or symbol.
I once saw it bleed on his feast day
Recalling a moment when the heart seemed to bleed on Brother Andre's feast day, suggesting emotional turmoil.
The blood ran cold and grey
Describing the blood as cold and grey, possibly indicating a sense of lifelessness or loss.
From the purple satin altar
Describing the location of the bleeding heart, connecting it to a religious setting with a purple satin altar.
To the cold green marble floor
Extending the imagery to the cold green marble floor, emphasizing a stark and unforgiving environment.
The cold green marble floor
Repetition of the cold green marble floor, reinforcing the atmosphere of emotional coldness or detachment.
And I climbed that mountain
Expressing a personal journey of climbing a metaphorical mountain, possibly symbolizing a spiritual or emotional challenge.
On my knees
Describing the mode of ascent as on knees, suggesting humility and devotion.
In my hand I held a rosary
Holding a rosary, indicating a religious or contemplative practice during the climb.
Saying I believe
Expressing belief, potentially in the face of adversity.
Step by step
Describing the climb step by step, emphasizing a gradual and deliberate progression.
Bead by bead by bead
Repetition of "bead by bead," emphasizing the meticulous and repetitive nature of the rosary ritual.
Bead by bead by bead
Reiteration of the repetitive nature of the ritual, reinforcing the importance of each bead.
Do you now
Pose a question about current belief, inviting reflection or self-examination.
Believe
Repetition of the theme of belief, possibly seeking affirmation or validation.
That you found a place
Suggesting the discovery of a place where one feels a sense of belonging.
Where you belong
Encouraging confidence in belonging to the found place.
Don't be shy
Advising against shyness, encouraging openness and authenticity.
Don't hide your smile
Encouraging the expression of a genuine and beautiful smile.
Don't hide your smile
Repetition of the encouragement to reveal a smile, emphasizing its significance.
Don't hide your smile
Reiteration of the encouragement to display a beautiful smile, underscoring its positive impact.
Your beautiful smile
A final encouragement to share a beautiful smile, reinforcing its importance.
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