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I don't want to lose my taste
I don't want to lose my sense of purpose or identity.
My light has gone
I feel like my guiding light has dimmed or disappeared.
There's a great big city sitting on the hill
There's a prominent and influential city on a hill, symbolizing a noticeable presence.
That will not be hidden
This presence cannot be concealed or ignored.
(Matthew 5:14)
(Reference to Matthew 5:14, emphasizing the importance of being a visible light in the world.)
And the itty bitty light sitting in the dark
Even a small light in the darkness is placed on its lamp stand, suggesting its significance.
Is on it's lamp stand
(Reference to Matthew 5:15, reinforcing the idea of the importance of visibility.)
(Matthew 5:15)
(Empty line)
I don't ever want to lose your call or for my city to ever fall
I don't want to lose connection with your guidance or witness the decline of my community.
I want my light to always know
I want my influence to always acknowledge that it's not hidden or suppressed.
That it's not sitting underneath the bowl
Desire for one's impact to be evident and not overshadowed or concealed.
I know the greatest man
Acknowledgment of a significant figure, possibly referring to Jesus or a spiritual leader.
(1 Peter 1:16)
(Reference to 1 Peter 1:16, emphasizing the call to be holy.)
I know my biggest fan
Awareness of a strong supporter or admirer.
(Psalm 17:8)
(Reference to Psalm 17:8, indicating a relationship with God as a protector.)
I know the best friend
Recognition of a close and loyal friend.
(John 15:13)
(Reference to John 15:13, emphasizing sacrificial love.)
I know the Great I Am
Acknowledgment of the divine and eternal presence (God).
(Exodus 3:14)
(Reference to Exodus 3:14, emphasizing God's self-existence.)
I know Him
Affirmation of a personal relationship with the divine.
Gonna let my light shine
Commitment to let one's light, symbolizing influence or goodness, shine brightly.
(Matthew 5:16)
(Reference to Matthew 5:16, encouraging acts of goodness to be visible.)
Please don't let me be
Plea to avoid becoming oblivious or blind to important truths.
Open my eyes to see
Request for insight to recognize the significance of things that have lost their value.
The salt that has lost its flavor
Metaphorically, the loss of distinctiveness or impactful qualities, like salt losing its flavor.
Is salty no more
Continuation of the metaphor, suggesting the uselessness of something that has lost its essence.
And the paint that has no color
Reference to Matthew 5:13, reinforcing the metaphor of salt losing its flavor.
Is thrown out the door
Metaphorically, the rejection or dismissal of something lacking substance or significance.
(Matthew 5:13)
(Reference to Matthew 5:13, reiterating the metaphor of salt losing its effectiveness.)
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