Destiny
Embracing Fate: A Musical Journey Through Destiny's Wisdom
Lyrics
Grandpa Harry used to say to me
Grandpa Harry emphasized the significance of a specific word.
The most important word that there could ever be
The crucial word is not love or hate but rather destiny or fate.
Isn't love, it isn't hate
Destiny is highlighted as more important than love or hate.
It's destiny, aka fate
Grandpa views destiny, aka fate, as a pivotal force.
And grandpa always dreamed of turning ninety
Grandpa Harry had aspirations of reaching ninety but fell short by three weeks.
He missed it by three weeks and left us shaken achin'
His untimely departure left a profound impact on those he left behind.
Destiny
Reiteration of the importance of destiny as the writer of history.
Destiny
-That's what Grandpa said to me
-He said fate, aka destiny
-Is the writer of our history
-Grandma Dora baked us apple pies
Grandma Dora, known for baking apple pies, holds sentimental value.
The memory of them still can bring tears to my eyes
The memories of her pies evoke strong emotions.
And when she left me her baby grand
Grandma left a baby grand piano, symbolizing a precious gift.
She placed a lifeline in my hands
The piano becomes a lifeline, eventually proving its value over time.
But there's no way on earth she could have known that
-Only time would show that what she gave me saved me
-Destiny
Destiny is reiterated as the gift of musical knowledge that healed the narrator's soul.
Destiny
-That's what Grandma gave to me
-The do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti-do
-Was the salve that healed my wounded soul
-Up and down we swing
A metaphorical representation of life as puppetry controlled by a higher power.
We're puppets on God's string
-You and I met in a mezzanine
A personal experience of finding grace and love in challenging circumstances.
Taking in a flick that some might call obscene
-But in that dark and hopeless place
-We held hands and we found grace
-And grace delivered us into the sunlight
-Eighteen years and counting
The enduring nature of the relationship despite initial skepticism from others.
When no one bought the thought of us
-Destiny
Grandpa's wisdom on destiny as the author of personal histories.
That's what Grandpa said to me
-He said fate, aka destiny
-Is the writer of our history
-Destiny
Reiteration of destiny and acceptance of what is meant to be.
Destiny
-What is is what is meant to be
-Up and down we swing
A reminder that life's ups and downs are part of a larger divine plan.
We're puppets on God's string
-We're puppets on God's string
Final repetition of the puppet metaphor, emphasizing submission to a higher power.
We're puppets on God's string
-We're puppets on God's string
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