Ain't No Grave
Rising Beyond Graves: Garrison Starr's Spiritual Anthem
Lyrics
There ain't no grave can hold my body down
Expressing the belief that death cannot permanently contain the speaker's body.
There ain't no grave can hold my body down
Reiteration of the conviction that no grave has the power to hold the speaker's body.
When I hear that trumpet sound
Anticipation of a trumpet sound, possibly signaling an event of significance.
I'm gonna rise right out of the ground
Confident expectation of rising from the ground in response to the trumpet sound.
cin't no grave can hold my body down
Reaffirmation of the idea that no grave can permanently confine the speaker.
Well, look way down the river
Directing attention downstream, possibly hinting at a revelation or vision.
What do you think I see?
Seeing a vision of angels approaching, suggesting a divine or spiritual encounter.
I see a band of angels, and they're coming after me
Recognition of angelic beings coming for the speaker.
cin't no grave can hold my body down
Assertion of the inability of any grave to hold the speaker's body.
There ain't no grave can hold my body down
Repetition emphasizing the certainty of transcending physical constraints.
Well, look down yonder, Gabriel
Addressing Gabriel, a biblical figure associated with trumpets and divine messages.
Put your feet on the land and sea
Encouraging Gabriel to act but with a cautionary condition.
But Gabriel, don't you blow your trumpet 'til you hear it from me
Requesting Gabriel not to sound the trumpet until the speaker is ready.
There ain't no grave can hold my body down
Reiteration that no grave can permanently restrain the speaker's body.
cin't no grave can hold my body down
Emphasis on the idea that no grave has the power to confine the speaker.
Well, meet me, Jesus, meet me
Inviting Jesus to meet in the air, suggesting a spiritual rendezvous.
Meet me in the middle of the air
Expressing a desire for a meeting in a transcendent space.
cnd if these wings don't fail me
Expressing confidence that wings will not fail, implying spiritual ascent.
I will meet you anywhere
Expressing a willingness to meet Jesus anywhere, emphasizing dedication.
cin't no grave can hold my body down
Reiterating the idea that no grave can permanently confine the speaker.
There ain't no grave can hold my body down
Restating the belief that no grave has the power to hold the speaker's body.
Well, meet me, mother and father
Calling on mother and father to meet along a symbolic river road.
Meet me down the river road
Extending an invitation for a meeting along a spiritual journey.
cnd momma you know that I'll be there
Acknowledging the presence of the mother and expressing commitment.
When I check in my load
Anticipating a reunion after completing life's journey and responsibilities.
cin't no grave can hold my body down
Affirming that no grave has the power to permanently confine the speaker.
There aint no grave can hold my body down
Repetition to emphasize the speaker's confidence in overcoming death.
There ain't no grave can hold my body down
Final reaffirmation that no grave can permanently hold the speaker's body.
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