Lyrics
The goal was met, the promise kept, behold the Promised Land
The intended objective was achieved, and the commitment was honored, leading to the revelation of the promised ideal state.
The honey running thick just like they swore
Abundance and sweetness, as sworn or promised, flow like honey.
And with sticky eyes you realize the prize is in your hand
With eyes sticky, possibly with emotion or difficulty, one realizes that the desired outcome is now within grasp.
It's the day that you've been waiting for
This marks the anticipated day, the culmination of waiting and expectation.
How they line the streets, the crowd competes with sparklers and steel
The streets are filled with people, competing for attention, adorned with sparklers and steel objects.
And all the banners that you do not mean to ignore
Despite the celebratory banners, there is a deliberate choice not to overlook them.
But there's a quarter mile between your smile and the way you really feel
There is a significant emotional distance between the outwardly displayed smile and the internal, genuine feelings.
About the day that you've been waiting for
This day, eagerly awaited, elicits complex emotions.
And now this great procession banned from heaven storms the pearly gates
A grand procession, possibly representing a significant achievement, is denied entry to heaven.
As St. Peter takes your coat and holds the door
Even in heavenly realms, there are formalities as personified by St. Peter taking charge.
And you wonder why you gave your life for such a stupid thing
Questioning the worth of sacrificing one's life for something perceived as foolish on this awaited day.
On the day that you've been waiting for
The irony of the anticipated day not living up to expectations.
Behold the mighty lamb, the son of man, the light shines from his face!
A majestic figure, the lamb and son of man, radiates light from his face.
But if you're honest, you had half-expected more
Despite the grandeur, there's a realization that the expectations were only partially met.
And the great desire that fed the fire's already been replaced
The intense desire that fueled passion has already been replaced or diminished.
Another day that you'll be waiting for
Anticipating yet another day of waiting, suggesting a cycle of expectation and disappointment.
Well now it's just the way of this funny ape to not be satisfied
Human nature, represented as a funny ape, tends to be dissatisfied despite achievements.
But you're closer at the start than at the goal
Acknowledging progress made but realizing the distance to the ultimate goal is still considerable.
So when you reach the end and drop the pen and reach again you'll find
At the conclusion, putting down the metaphorical pen and preparing for another attempt, highlighting the cyclical nature of endeavors.
That it's the day that you've been waiting for
Even at the end, the day remains significant and awaited.
'Cause it's today that you've been waiting for
Emphasizing that the awaited day is today, reinforcing the notion of the significance of the present moment.
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