Take One Away
Loss and Redemption: Take One Away
Lyrics
TAKE ONE AWAY
Introduction to the theme of taking something away.
One cloudless morning was it day or night
Describes a cloudless morning, questioning the perception of time.
The sun and the moon were bright
Contrasts the brightness of the sun and the moon, suggesting balance.
Take one away
Reiterates the theme of taking something away, emphasizing loss.
Two holy sisters in the desert dry
Depicts two sisters in a challenging environment with a burdened mule.
From the weight the old mule will die
Suggests the potential death of the mule due to excessive weight.
Take one away
Repeats the theme of taking away, possibly exploring sacrifice.
Oh mama I think it's time you knew
Adds a personal touch, addressing the narrator's mother.
The day I first came to you
Reflects on the narrator's initial state when approaching their mother.
I was dead on arrival
Describes a moment of crisis or vulnerability, hinting at rebirth.
Now I can hear you pleading on the radio
Mentions the mother's plea on the radio, indicating a connection or communication.
Mama I've joined the church you know
Reveals the narrator's affiliation with the church and a new purpose.
And I've been passing out bibles
Shares the narrator's engagement in spreading religious texts.
Take one away
Reiterates the theme of taking one away, linking it to the act of sharing Bibles.
Three babies conceived she couldn't afford them all
Introduces a scenario of three pregnancies with financial constraints.
The curtain begins to fall
Implies a consequence as the curtain falls, suggesting an end or resolution.
Take one away
Restates the theme of taking away, possibly indicating a difficult decision.
Five o'clock in the morning ... oh just an hour ago
Specifies a time frame (five o'clock) and the recent loss of someone.
She might have been alive you know
Suggests the possibility of the person being alive if not for a specific event.
But they took one away
Concludes with the confirmation of taking one away, completing the narrative.
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