Christmas Song
A Tranquil Christmas Tale: Grace, Sorrow, and Peace
Lyrics
Christmas time,
Introduction to the Christmas season.
in the business around that time,
Reference to the commercial aspect of Christmas.
I could not lift my head enought to see
Feeling downcast, unable to look up.
the face that I wanted to see.
Desire to see a specific person's face.
Through the door
Observation of a door where gifts are placed.
where the packages lie on the floor,
Mention of holiday decorations on the floor.
evergreen and incense in the air,
Sensory details, describing the festive atmosphere.
there was a year i didn't care.
Recollection of a year when the speaker was indifferent.
With my voice I sang this before,
Expression through singing about hope and grace.
that grace would come and sorrow be no more.
Anticipation of a positive change, the end of sorrow.
With my ears I've heard this before,
Acknowledgment of hearing similar sentiments before.
that grace would come and sorrow be no more.
Reiteration of the theme of grace and the end of sorrow.
With my knees I bend to the floor.
Physical act of humility, bending in prayer.
Christmas day,
Transition to Christmas Day.
in the stillness that protects this day,
Emphasis on the calmness and sacredness of the day.
the string of lights was strung into a tree,
Description of decorating a Christmas tree with lights.
a string of lights was strung inside of me,
Metaphorical imagery of internal illumination.
I felt at peace and fell asleep.
Feeling peaceful and drifting into sleep.
I felt at peace
Reiteration of the sense of peace experienced.
and slept.
Confirmation of restful slumber.
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