Let Us All In
Embracing Unity: Damien Jurado's Musical Reflection on Inclusion
Lyrics
One day when I leave this behind
Expressing anticipation or contemplation of leaving something behind in the future.
I will have no worry in mind
Anticipating a worry-free state after leaving the current situation.
Let me begin
Expressing a desire or readiness to start or enter into something.
Let me begin
-Let me enter in
-When you are a part of the sky
Encouraging a connection between the celestial (sky) and the earthly (ground) realms.
Don’t forget us here on the ground
-Let me begin
Reiterating the desire or readiness to commence or enter into something.
Let me begin
-Let me enter in
-Do you have a hand you can lend
Seeking support or assistance when feeling down, emphasizing the importance of a helping hand.
When I’m down you turn me around
-Let us all in
Inviting everyone to participate or be included in a collective action or experience.
Let me begin
-Let us enter in
-I have heard one voice with the choir
Noting a unique voice within a choir, possibly symbolizing individuality within a group.
Heaven made with tears from on high
-Let us begin
Expressing a collective initiation or commencement, possibly with divine or emotional elements.
Let us begin
-Let us enter in
-Keep no man away from your door
Encouraging hospitality and compassion, especially during challenging times.
Shelter him inside from the storm
-Let us all in
Reiterating the invitation for everyone to join and be part of a shared space or experience.
Let us all in
-Let us enter in
-Let us all in
Continuing the inclusive invitation, emphasizing unity and togetherness.
Let us all in
-Let us enter in
-Let us all in
Final repetition of the invitation, reinforcing the idea of collective participation and inclusion.
Let us all in
-Let us enter in
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