Sisters of Mercy
Lyrics
Oh the sisters of mercy
Expressing admiration or acknowledgment for the Sisters of Mercy.
They are not departed or gone
Asserting that the Sisters of Mercy are still present and not gone from existence.
They were waiting for me
Indicating that the Sisters of Mercy were patiently awaiting the speaker.
When I thought that I just can't go on
Conveying a moment of despair or difficulty when the speaker felt unable to continue.
And they brought me their comfort
Describing the Sisters of Mercy providing solace or support.
And later they brought me this song
Mentioning the Sisters of Mercy bringing a song to the speaker, possibly symbolizing inspiration or comfort through music.
Oh I hope you run into them
Expressing a wish for others to encounter the Sisters of Mercy.
You who've been traveling so long
Addressing those who have been on a long journey or endured hardships.
Yes, you who must leave everything
Referring to individuals who must let go of things beyond their control.
That you cannot control
Highlighting the inevitability of facing challenges that extend from family to the soul.
It begins with your family
Emphasizing the role of family as the starting point of challenges that eventually reach the soul.
But soon it comes 'round to your soul
Reflecting on the speaker's understanding of the listener's struggles and challenges.
Well I've been where you're hanging
Empathizing with the listener's difficult situation.
And I think I can see how you're pinned
Suggesting an understanding of the listener's predicament and feeling trapped.
When you're not feeling holy
Pointing out that a lack of holiness is accompanied by feelings of guilt or sin.
Your loneliness says that you've sinned
Connecting loneliness to a sense of wrongdoing or sin.
Well they lay down beside me
Describing a moment of intimacy or vulnerability where confessions are made.
I make my confessions to them
Revealing a personal connection with the Sisters of Mercy through confessions.
They touched both my eyes
Describing a tactile experience with the Sisters of Mercy, touching both eyes and the hem of their clothing.
And I touched the dew on their hem
Symbolizing a connection with nature or purity through touching the dew on their hem.
If your life is a leaf
Using a metaphor of life as a leaf that experiences changing seasons.
That the seasons tear off and condemn
Suggesting that even in challenging times, the Sisters of Mercy offer binding love.
They will bind you with love
Emphasizing the nurturing and enduring nature of the love provided by the Sisters of Mercy.
That is graceful and green as a stem
Expressing hope that others will encounter the Sisters of Mercy.
When I left they were sleeping
Narrating the departure from the Sisters of Mercy, possibly implying a positive influence.
And I hope you run into them soon
Encouraging the listener to meet the Sisters of Mercy soon.
Don't turn on the lights
Suggesting a mystical or subtle encounter by advising against turning on lights.
You can read their address by the moon
Using celestial guidance, implying that the Sisters of Mercy can be found by the moonlight.
And you won't make me jealous
Expressing indifference to potential jealousy if the Sisters of Mercy bring comfort to others.
If I find they have sweetened your night
Acknowledging that the speaker's connection with the Sisters of Mercy is not possessive.
We weren't lovers like that
Clarifying that the relationship with the Sisters of Mercy was not romantic or possessive in nature.
And besides it would still be all right
Asserting that even if the relationship were romantic, it would be acceptable.
We weren't lovers like that
Reiterating the non-romantic nature of the relationship with the Sisters of Mercy.
And besides it would still be all right
Affirming the acceptability of a non-romantic connection with the Sisters of Mercy.
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