The Shores of Jordan
Dancing Through Life's Mysteries: The Shores of Jordan
Lyrics
I looked up into heaven, I thought I'd solve life's mysteries
I looked up into heaven, contemplating life's mysteries
I observed the constellations for a clue to my destiny
Examined constellations, seeking guidance for my destiny
But the rhyme of life confounds me,
Life's unpredictable pattern perplexes me
Things will be as things will be
Acceptance that things unfold as they will
So I'll just dance the shores of Jordan 'til the angels carry me
Choosing to dance through life's challenges until angels take me
I traveled to a prison, saw my share of shattered dreams
Visited a prison, witnessed shattered dreams
Were the tables slightly tilted?
Contemplating the fairness of life's circumstances
I could be bound, they could be free
A recognition that roles could be reversed
But I believe no tear goes wasted and so I fell there on my knees
Belief in the value of every tear, expressing through humility
And vowed I'd dance the shores of Jordan 'til the angels carried me
Commitment to dance through challenges until guided by angels
I'm gonna let my feet go dancing to my very favorite songs
Expressing joy in dancing to favorite songs
Cause I know the time for leaving is bound to come before too long
Awareness of the inevitable departure, emphasizing the present
And there ain't no way of me knowing how tomorrow's gonna be
Uncertainty about the future and acceptance of the unknown
So I'll just dance the shores of Jordan 'til the angels carry me
Choosing to dance through life's uncertainties until the end
I saw a weary traveler heading down a dusty road
Encountered a weary traveler and offered assistance
I said "Friend, please may I help you,
Noticing the burden carried by the traveler
It seems you haul a heavy load"
Expressing readiness to help alleviate the load
And he said "Though my burden's heavy,
Traveler acknowledging a heavy burden but a light heart
In my heart I'm traveling light
Carrying a positive perspective despite life's challenges
So I can cross old river Jordan when I'm called to the other side"
Preparedness to cross the metaphorical river Jordan
I'm gonna let my feet go dancing to my very favorite songs
Reiteration of finding joy in dancing to favorite tunes
Cause I know the time for leaving is bound to come before too long
Acknowledgment of the inevitability of departure
And there ain't no way of me knowing how tomorrow's gonna be
Uncertainty about the future, emphasizing the present moment
So I'll just dance the shores of Jordan 'til the angels carry me
Commitment to dance through life's uncertainties until guided by angels
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