Slow Giving
Eternal Yearning: Daniel Lanois' Slow Giving Unveiled
Lyrics
Slow giving, slow coming
Expressing the idea of giving slowly and receiving slowly.
Slow giving, slow coming
Reiteration of the concept of slow giving and slow coming.
Joy giving, joy coming
Connecting the act of giving joy with the expectation of receiving joy.
Love giving, love coming
Connecting the act of giving love with the expectation of receiving love.
Angel, I've seen you in the rocket speed
Describing an angel seen in situations of rapid movement.
I've seen you in the ground that feeds
Observing the angel in the nourishing ground.
My angel, with me you've crawled through the trenches
Addressing the angel as a companion through challenges and difficulties.
Forever scaling my defenses
Highlighting the enduring nature of the relationship, overcoming defenses.
I need you now in my rebel mind
Expressing a current need for the angel in a rebellious state of mind.
Please lock the door and hang a sign
Requesting the angel to provide protection by locking the door.
My heart is open wide but the bleeding's hard to stop
Despite an open heart, experiencing difficulty in stopping emotional pain.
Explain to me what is and what is not, what is, what is, what is
Seeking clarification about the nature of reality and existence.
Slow giving, slow coming
Repetition of the theme of slow giving and slow coming.
Slow giving, slow coming
Continuation of the theme, emphasizing the pace of giving and receiving.
Joy giving, joy coming
Connecting joy given with the anticipation of joy received.
Love giving, love coming
Connecting love given with the anticipation of love received.
Angel, until the beast in me forever burns
Referencing the enduring presence of the inner beast and the uncertainty of direction.
It's hard to know which way to turn
Expressing difficulty in making choices or decisions.
On the guard rail of your 25 years
Reflecting on a significant period of time, possibly a relationship milestone.
I feel the piercing ember of every tear
Feeling the intensity of emotions through tears on the guard rail.
On a desert plane, on my knees, broken and ragged saying please baby please baby please
Describing a vulnerable and pleading state on a desert plane.
Oh angel I've lost so many times
Expressing the experience of repeated losses and seeking guidance from the angel.
Please, please show me a sign
Pleading for a sign from the angel in times of uncertainty.
On a pretty lip
Referring to a delicate moment, possibly involving a person's lips.
On a broken grip, don't let me bring the roof down
Desiring support to prevent a metaphorical collapse or disaster.
Let me build my spirit sound
Asking not to hinder spiritual growth but to let it flourish.
I'm standing right back where I started, please let me stay open hearted
Expressing a desire to maintain an open-hearted stance despite challenges.
Oh angel, my sweet angel, angel
Endearingly addressing the angel and emphasizing a personal connection.
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