Sacred
Discovering the Sacred: Embracing Life's Mess with Caedmon's Call
Lyrics
This house is a good mess
This house symbolizes a lived-in and imperfect life.
It's the proof of life
It serves as evidence of a life filled with experiences and challenges.
No way would I trade jobs
The speaker values their current responsibilities despite difficulties.
But it don't pay overtime
Acknowledges that the responsibilities don't come with financial rewards.
I'll get to the laundry
Expresses the speaker's intention to handle household chores like laundry.
I don't know when
Uncertain about when the laundry will be done, indicating life's unpredictability.
I'm saying a prayer tonight
Praying for strength or guidance, recognizing the challenges ahead.
Cause tomorrow it starts again
Acknowledges the cyclical nature of responsibilities, starting anew each day.
Could it be that everything is sacred?
Ponders whether everything in life has a sacred quality.
And all this time
Reflects on the realization that everything the speaker has desired is present.
Everything I've dreamed of
Highlights the fulfillment of dreams in everyday experiences.
Has been right before my eyes
Emphasizes the proximity of cherished moments in daily life.
The children are sleeping
The speaker thinks about their children who are currently asleep.
But they're running through my mind
The children's presence occupies the speaker's thoughts even when they sleep.
The sun makes them happy
Positive influences, like the sun, bring joy to the children.
And the music makes them unwind
Music has a calming effect on the children.
My cup runneth over
Expresses a sense of abundance and gratitude.
And I worry about the stain
Concerns about potential stains, symbolizing worries in a blessed life.
Teach me to run to You
Desire to turn to a higher power when faced with worries.
Like they run to me for every little thing
Asking for guidance, drawing inspiration from how children seek help.
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Chorus begins.
When I forget to drink from you
Forgetting to connect spiritually results in a hardened heart.
I can feel the banks harden
Desire for spiritual renewal and a softer, more compassionate heart.
Lord, make me like a stream
Asking to be a source of sustenance and nourishment for others.
To feed the garden
Desiring to contribute positively to the growth of others.
Wake up, little sleeper
Encouraging someone to wake up and embrace life.
The Lord, God Almighty
Acknowledges a higher power as the ultimate protector.
Made your Mama keeper
Recognizes the role of a mother as a keeper, appointed by a higher authority.
So rise and shine
Encouraging to rise and shine, emphasizing the positivity of life.
Rise and shine cause
Reiteration of the call to rise and shine.
(Chorus)
Repeat of the chorus.
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