Oh, Had I a Golden Thread
Weaving Hope: Eva Cassidy's Golden Thread of Unity and Strength
Lyrics
Oh, had I a golden thread
Expressing a wish for possessing a valuable and symbolic tool, a "golden thread."
And a needle so fine
Desiring a delicate and precise instrument, a "needle so fine."
I, I would weave a magic spell
Expressing the intent to create a magical and enchanting pattern.
Of a rainbow design, mm
Imagining the design to be reminiscent of a rainbow, a symbol of diversity and beauty.
Of a rainbow design
Reiterating the concept of a design inspired by a rainbow.
In it I would weave the courage
Incorporating courage into the envisioned design, specifically courage related to childbirth.
Of women giving birth
Highlighting the bravery of women giving birth as a significant element in the design.
And in it I would weave the innocence
Weaving the innocence of all the children on Earth into the envisioned design.
Of the children of all the earth
Stressing the inclusion of the innocence of all children across the globe.
Children of all the earth
Reiterating the idea of incorporating the innocence of children from around the world.
Want to show my brothers and sisters
Expressing the desire to share the created design with siblings.
My rainbow design
Describing the design as a personal creation symbolized by a rainbow.
'Cause I would bind up this sorry world
Expressing the intent to mend or unite the troubled world using the created design.
With hand and heart and mind
Stating the intention to use hands, heart, and mind to bring about positive change.
Oh, hand and heart and mind
Reiterating the commitment to effect change through physical, emotional, and intellectual efforts.
Oh, had I a golden thread
Repeating the desire for a "golden thread" and a "needle so fine."
And a needle so fine
Reiterating the desire for a delicate and precise tool to create the magical design.
I would weave a magic spell
Reiterating the intent to weave a magical pattern, reminiscent of a rainbow.
Of a rainbow design
Repeating the description of the design as inspired by a rainbow.
Of a rainbow design, hmm
Emphasizing once again the concept of a design inspired by a rainbow.
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