The Shepherd
Guiding Light: Discovering Hope and Direction in 'The Shepherd' by Chris Cort
Lyrics
The shepherd is my other name
The speaker identifies themselves as "The shepherd," suggesting a role of guidance and care.
Follow me and take my hand
Invitation for others to follow and join hands with the shepherd for guidance.
I will guide you across this land
Assurance of guidance and support through the journey of life.
If you need a helping hand
Pledge to offer assistance when someone requires help.
I will be you guiding man
Commitment to being the guiding figure for the person in need.
Through cold wind, waters and dry sand
Ready to assist through difficult situations, represented by "cold wind, waters, and dry sand."
The shepherd is your guide through life
Reiteration that the shepherd serves as a guide through life's journey.
Through pain and inner strife
Support during times of pain and internal struggles.
If you're feeling down and low
If the listener feels emotionally distressed.
Follow me, I'll tell you where to go
Encouragement to follow the shepherd for direction.
My name may not be know by you
The shepherd's name might not be familiar, but the guidance offered is genuine.
I tell you this, I know it's true
Assurance that better days will come despite current hardships.
There will be better days, so don't feel blue
Encouragement not to despair, as hope exists for improvement.
The shepherd is your guide through life
Reiteration of the shepherd's role in guiding through life's difficulties.
Through pain and inner strife
Support in times of pain and internal conflicts.
If you're feeling down and low
Encouragement for those feeling emotionally distressed to seek guidance.
Follow me, I'll tell you where to go
Guidance promised by following the shepherd's lead.
I can be your helping hand
Offering assistance as a helping hand in difficult situations.
The guide on your dark land
Willingness to guide through challenging phases or moments of darkness.
I can be your leading man
Willingness to take the lead and support someone in need.
Just let me try, I know I can
Confidence in the ability to assist if given a chance.
The shepherd is your guide through life
Reiteration of the shepherd's role as a life guide.
Through pain and inner strife
Support offered during painful and challenging times.
If you're feeling down and low
Encouragement for those feeling low to follow for guidance.
Follow me, I'll tell you where to go
Reiteration of the shepherd's offer to show the way.
The shepherd is your guide through life
Repetition emphasizing the shepherd's role as a guide through life.
Through pain and inner strife
Support during moments of pain and internal conflicts.
If you're feeling down and low
Encouragement for those feeling emotionally distressed to seek guidance.
Follow me, I'll tell you where to go
Promise of direction by following the shepherd's lead.
Follow me, I'll tell you where to go
Final insistence on following the shepherd for guidance.
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