Lyrics
The fall, the fall, oh God the fall of man
The fall of man is addressed, expressing a sense of lament or sorrow towards humanity's downfall.
The fern is found in every eye and every hand
Refers to the presence of the fern, a symbol of nature, in every person's eyes and hands, emphasizing a connection to the natural world.
Nothing there is nothing yet in truest form
Highlights the absence of anything in its truest form, suggesting a lack of genuine or authentic elements.
We walk like ghost upon the earth, the ground in groans
Describes humans as ghost-like figures on Earth, with the ground itself groaning, possibly indicating a sense of desolation.
How long, how long will you wait?
Questions the duration of waiting, expressing impatience or anticipation for something.
How long, how long till you save us all, save us all
Repeats the theme of waiting, with a plea for salvation for all humanity.
Turn your face to me, turn your face to me
A plea for divine attention and connection, asking for God to turn His face towards the speaker.
Turn your face to me, turn your face to me
-The light, the light, the morning light is gone
References the absence of morning light, symbolizing hope or positivity, and the fragility of life.
And all that's left is fragile breath and failing lungs
Describes what remains as fragile breath and failing lungs, possibly conveying the delicate nature of existence.
The night, the night, the guiding night has come
Speaks of the arrival of the guiding night, suggesting a shift in circumstances and the ignition of love.
Igniting love and with its bride more precious than the dark
The night is portrayed as bringing forth something more precious than darkness, possibly alluding to the transformative power of love.
How long, how long must we wait?
Reiterates the question of waiting, emphasizing the longing for resolution or change.
Turn your face to me, turn your face to me
Repeats the plea for God to turn His face towards the speaker, reinforcing the desire for divine intervention.
Turn your face to me, turn your face to me
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