Hallelujah
Unlocking the Sacred Symphony: Discovering the Deeper Meaning of 'Hallelujah'
Lyrics
Well I've heard there was a secret chord
Introduction to a secret chord, suggesting a spiritual connection through music.
That David played and it pleased the Lord
Refers to the biblical figure David playing a pleasing tune for God.
But you don't really care for music, do you?
Addressing someone indifferent to music, possibly emphasizing emotional detachment.
Well it goes like this:
Introducing the musical structure with references to chords and progressions.
The fourth, the fifth, the minor fall and the major lift
Describing musical elements, including the minor fall and major lift.
The baffled king composing Hallelujah
Depicting a puzzled king creating the song "Hallelujah."
Hallelujah
Repetition of "Hallelujah," a universal expression of praise or joy.
Hallelujah
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-Well your faith was strong but you needed proof
Addressing someone with strong faith but seeking evidence.
You saw her bathing on the roof
Narrative of seeing someone captivating, leading to a transformative experience.
Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew ya
-She tied you to her kitchen chair
Symbolic actions of being tied, dethroned, and transformed through love.
And she broke your throne and she cut your hair
-And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah
-Hallelujah
Repetition of "Hallelujah" to emphasize the transformative power of love.
Hallelujah
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-But baby I've been here before
Acknowledging familiarity with a situation.
I've seen this room and I've walked this floor
Recalling past experiences and hardships.
You know, I used to live alone before I knew ya
Reflecting on solitude before the encounter with the person mentioned.
And I've seen your flag on the marble arch
Noting a symbolic flag and highlighting the challenging nature of love.
And love is not a victory march
-It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah
-Hallelujah
Repetition of "Hallelujah" to convey the emotional complexity of love.
Hallelujah
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-Well there was a time when you let me know
Recalling a time of emotional openness.
What's really going on below
Expressing a desire for transparency in the relationship.
But now you never show that to me do ya
Observing a lack of emotional openness from the other person.
But remember when I moved in you
Recalling a past intimate moment filled with spirituality.
And the holy dove was moving too
-And every breath we drew was Hallelujah
-Hallelujah
Repetition of "Hallelujah" emphasizing the spiritual connection in intimacy.
Hallelujah
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-Maybe there's a God above
Contemplating the existence of a higher power in the context of love.
But all I've ever learned from love
Learning harsh lessons from love, possibly involving betrayal.
Was how to shoot somebody who outdrew ya
Describing a defensive response to betrayal, suggesting a survival instinct.
And it's not a cry that you hear at night
Contrasting the traditional idea of a cry of joy with a broken "Hallelujah."
It's not somebody who's seen the light
-It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah
-Hallelujah
Repetition of "Hallelujah" in the face of a broken love.
Hallelujah
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Continued repetition of "Hallelujah" to convey the enduring nature of praise amid life's challenges.
Hallelujah
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Final repetition of "Hallelujah" as a closing expression of enduring faith or praise.
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