my Father
Embrace Freedom: Journey of Faith and Redemption in 'My Father' by Cody Ray Lee
Lyrics
My father He told me
Expressing the speaker's acknowledgment of advice or wisdom from their father.
That I could leave behind my worry
Encouragement to leave behind worries and burdens.
And take off my troubles
Encouragement to let go of troubles from the past that may have haunted the speaker.
The past that tried to haunt me
Acknowledgment of overcoming past challenges and difficulties.
But don't you see how far you've come
Reflection on the significant progress made; a reminder not to give up.
You've come so far- don't give up
Reinforcement of the idea that the speaker has come a long way and should persist.
For you took me by my word
Recognition of someone (possibly the listener) who trusted the speaker's words.
And for that I will reward you.
A promise or commitment to reward those who have faith in the speaker.
My father is holy
Affirmation of the speaker's belief in their father being holy.
And what He has said it is so freeing,
Confirmation that the father's words are liberating and true.
That my jail has been unlocked
Metaphorical expression of overcoming personal limitations or challenges.
And all I have to do is start believing
Recognition that belief is the key to unlocking personal potential.
But don't you see how far you've come
Reiteration of personal progress and a plea not to give up.
You've come so far- don't give up
Emphasis on the considerable distance covered; persistence is crucial.
For you took me by my word
Acknowledgment of trust placed in the speaker's words, leading to a promised reward.
And for that I will reward you.
Reaffirmation of the commitment to reward those who have faith.
Faithful God
Addressing the divine as a faithful God.
Faithful Father
Addressing the divine as a faithful Father.
You're always there for me
Acknowledgment of the constant presence and support of the divine in the speaker's life.
Faithful God
Repetition of the faithfulness of the divine as a comforting reassurance.
Faithful Father
Expression of gratitude for the consistent support of the divine.
You're always there for me
Reiteration of the enduring presence of the divine in the speaker's life.
You're word is a lamp unto my feet
Acknowledgment of the divine's guidance through metaphorical language.
And a light unto my path
Repetition of the metaphor emphasizing the illuminating role of the divine's guidance.
You're word is a lamp unto my feet
Continued emphasis on the enlightening guidance provided by the divine's word.
And a light unto my path
Repetition for emphasis on the illuminating nature of the divine's guidance.
You're word is a lamp unto my feet
Further repetition underlining the importance of the divine's guidance in the speaker's journey.
And a light unto my path
Continued emphasis on the divine's word as a guiding force in the speaker's life.
Faithful God
Reiteration of the divine's faithfulness as a source of comfort and assurance.
Faithful Father
Reaffirmation of the divine's role as a faithful and supportive Father.
You're always there for me
Expression of gratitude for the enduring presence and support of the divine.
Faithful God
Continued acknowledgment of the divine's faithfulness as a source of comfort.
Faithful Father
Reiteration of the divine's role as a faithful and supportive Father.
You're always there for me
Expressing gratitude for the constant support and presence of the divine.
You're always there for me
Repetition for emphasis on the enduring nature of the divine's support.
And I can see how far I've come
Personal acknowledgment of significant personal growth and progress.
I've come so far- I won't give up
A declaration of determination and commitment not to give up on the journey.
For I will take you by your word
A commitment to hold onto the divine's word and the promised reward.
And for that you will reward me
Reaffirmation of the expectation of being rewarded for holding onto the divine's word.
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