Like Jesus Wept
Sacred Desires: A Soul's Dilemma in Farmer Boys' Melody
Lyrics
Am I wrong
Questioning the appropriateness of actions taken.
To lay my hands on things that hurt
Expressing a willingness to confront painful situations.
Was it right
Raising doubt about the morality of a past decision.
To give my heart away
Reflecting on the act of giving one's heart to someone.
Am I wrong
Questioning the appropriateness of focusing on intense experiences.
To lay my eyes on things that burn
Expressing a willingness to face or witness things that cause pain.
Was it right
Questioning the morality of sacrificing one's soul for someone.
To sell my soul for you
Reflecting on the decision to make a significant sacrifice for another person.
And will you weep like Jesus wept
Pondering whether the listener will grieve intensely like Jesus did.
The bitter tears when I am gone
Anticipating tears of sorrow when the speaker is no longer present.
And will you watch, will you be there
Asking if the listener will be present and attentive during a crucial moment.
When I will rise for you
Referencing a future event where the speaker will rise, possibly metaphorically.
Will you stay
Inquiring if the listener will stand by during vulnerable moments.
And watch me when I fall asleep
Asking if the listener will observe the speaker during sleep.
Will you pray
Questioning whether the listener will pray for the speaker's soul.
That God will save my Soul
Expressing a desire for divine intervention for the speaker's soul.
And will you weep like Jesus wept
Repeating the theme of grieving like Jesus and shedding bitter tears.
The bitter tears when I am gone
Continuing the anticipation of sorrowful tears after the speaker's departure.
And will you watch, will you be there
Reiterating the question of the listener's presence during a significant moment.
When I will rise (for the love of you)
Specifying the reason for the speaker's rise, possibly for the love of the listener.
And will you weep like Jesus wept
Repeating the concept of grieving akin to Jesus' sorrowful weeping.
The bitter tears when I am gone
Emphasizing the expectation of bitter tears in the absence of the speaker.
And will you watch, will you be there
Asking about the listener's commitment to be present during a significant event.
When I will rise
Referring to the future rise of the speaker and the listener's role in it.
And will you weep like Jesus wept
Posing the question of whether the listener will mourn deeply like Jesus.
The bitter tears when I am gone
Anticipating bitter tears in the absence of the speaker.
And will you watch, will you be there
Reiterating the inquiry about the listener's presence during a significant moment.
When I will rise for you
Connecting the idea of rising with the presence and mourning of the listener.
When I will rise for you
Repeating the anticipation of rising, emphasizing it is for the listener.
For you
Concluding with a reiterated dedication of the rise for the listener.
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