Lyrics
Let church bells ring
Encourages the ringing of church bells, symbolizing celebration or acknowledgment of something significant.
Let children sing
Encourages children to sing, suggesting a celebration of innocence and purity.
Even if they don't know why
Even if children don't understand the reasons, they are encouraged to participate in the joyous occasion.
Let them sing
Reiteration of the encouragement for children to sing, emphasizing the importance of their participation.
Why drown their joy?
Questioning the decision to suppress the joy of others and asking why one would want to drown their happiness.
Stifle their voice
Advises against stifling the voices of others, especially children, despite personal losses or difficulties.
Just because you've lost
Suggests that the act of stifling others may be a result of personal struggles or bitterness.
Yours may all jaded hearts
Refers to hearts that may have become cynical or disillusioned, urging them to be healed.
Be healed, amen
Expresses a hope or prayer for the healing of all jaded hearts, concluding with "amen."
Let all men dance
Encourages all men to dance, signifying a celebration or expression of joy.
Lift up their hands
Encourages lifting up hands, possibly in a gesture of surrender, worship, or rejoicing.
Even if they are naive
Even if men are naive or inexperienced, they are encouraged to participate in the dance of life.
Let them dance
Reiteration of the encouragement for men to dance, emphasizing the importance of their participation.
You've seen it all
Addresses an observer who has witnessed various life experiences.
You watch them fall
Acknowledges the inevitability of people experiencing hardships or failures.
Wash off your face and dance
Advises to wash off the face and continue dancing, symbolizing resilience and moving forward despite challenges.
May all weary hearts
Expresses a wish for all weary hearts to be filled with hope, suggesting a positive outlook despite difficulties.
Be filled with hope, amen
Concludes with a prayer or affirmation for hope, ending with "amen."
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