Charity
Eternal Echoes: Unveiling the Profound Message of Jennifer Knapp's 'Charity'
Lyrics
Love me, forget me not
Expressing a desire for enduring love and remembrance.
Hold me up holy rock
Seeking support and stability from a sacred or divine source.
You who's passion never fades
Referring to a divine entity with unwavering passion.
Who will never pass away
Emphasizing the eternal nature of the mentioned divine figure.
We see the gifts You bring
Acknowledging and appreciating the positive qualities and blessings brought by the divine.
How lovely, lovely!
Expressing admiration or awe for the divine gifts.
Charity holds her head
Referring to a person named Charity and her demeanor.
In different ways than I'd imagined it
Highlighting differences in Charity's behavior from the speaker's expectations.
In laurels of glory
Describing Charity adorned with honor and praise.
All of the things she says
Stating that the speaker feels compelled to feel ashamed by what Charity says.
I'm bound to hang my head
Continuing the theme of the speaker's response to Charity's words.
In laurels of glory
Reiterating the impact of Charity's words on the speaker's sense of honor.
Whisper, say my name
Asking for recognition and confirmation of the speaker's identity.
All I've dreamed remain unchanged
Expressing a desire for dreams to remain unchanged.
From the heavens out to here
Referring to inspiration coming from divine realms to the earthly realm.
So, inspired and so clear
Describing the inspiration as clear and profound.
I hear Your voice and sing
Responding to the divine voice with singing and appreciation.
"How lovely, lovely!"
Reiterating the speaker's admiration for the divine.
Charity holds her head
Revisiting the theme of Charity's demeanor and its impact on the speaker.
In different ways than I'd imagined it
Reiterating the unexpected nature of Charity's behavior.
In laurels of glory
Describing Charity adorned with honor and praise, similar to line 10.
In all of the things she says
Repeating the impact of Charity's words on the speaker's sense of honor.
I'm bound to hang my head
Continuing the theme of the speaker's response to Charity's words.
In laurels of glory
Reiterating the impact of Charity's words on the speaker's sense of honor.
I poke my finger in Your side
Symbolically interacting with a divine figure, possibly referencing biblical imagery.
And give an eye to how the blood it drips
Observing the consequences of the interaction, possibly alluding to sacrifice.
Who am I to ever doubt?
Expressing faith and trust, despite doubts and challenges.
Open my mouth and give a shout
Opening up and expressing devotion, possibly through prayer or praise.
Hey yeah, hey yeah
Repeating a celebratory expression, possibly signifying joy or affirmation.
Charity holds her head
Revisiting the theme of Charity's demeanor and its impact on the speaker.
In different ways than I'd imagined it
Reiterating the unexpected nature of Charity's behavior.
In laurels of glory
Describing Charity adorned with honor and praise, similar to line 10 and 24.
All of the things she says
Stating that the speaker feels compelled to feel ashamed by what Charity says, similar to line 11 and 25.
I'm bound to hang my head
Continuing the theme of the speaker's response to Charity's words, similar to line 12 and 26.
In laurels of glory, laurels of glory, laurels of glory
Emphasizing the enduring impact of Charity's words on the speaker's sense of honor.
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