Damascus Road
Soul's Redemption: A Journey on Damascus Road
Lyrics
I had a come to Jesus revelation
The speaker had a profound spiritual awakening or realization.
In a blinding light I saw my soul's salvation
They experienced a transformative moment of enlightenment or understanding regarding their salvation or redemption.
My feet don't falter my limbs don't ache
The speaker feels physically strong and unwavering despite facing challenges or difficulties.
Through the waterless land of the thorns and the snake
Describes the journey through a harsh and hostile environment, possibly symbolizing life's trials.
I could taste the freedom in the back a my throat
The feeling of liberation or freedom is palpable to the speaker.
My burdens too heavy for me to tote
The burdens or problems the speaker carries are too heavy to bear.
So I fell to my knees I dug a hole down deep
The speaker kneels and metaphorically buries their burdens deeply, releasing them.
Dropped 'em in a bottomless pit for the Devil to keep
The burdens are relinquished, intended for the Devil to keep, suggesting a release from negativity or sin.
No angels heard what I said
No divine beings or celestial entities heard the speaker's words or experience.
I got an urgent message from a voice inside my head
The speaker received an urgent, personal revelation or message internally.
I can suddenly see the good and bad of both sides of me
The speaker gains insight into both the positive and negative aspects of their personality.
Down the road to Damascus Road
Refers to the journey toward a place of revelation or enlightenment (Damascus Road) metaphorically.
The righteous and evil are God's creation
Highlights the coexistence of righteousness and evil as part of God's creation.
Humanity's filled with this combination
Humanity embodies both good and bad characteristics, creating a complex mix.
But my faith won't waiver my spirit wide awake
The speaker's faith remains steadfast, and they are fully conscious and alert spiritually.
I'm Glory bound now with every step I take
Expresses the commitment to a divine destination or purpose with every step taken.
I've been changed forever when I came to believe
The speaker underwent a permanent change after embracing faith and receiving forgiveness.
Grace in forgiveness given to me
Grace and forgiveness were granted to the speaker, leading to transformation.
Like a force of nature cross this wide and wicked land
Symbolizes the speaker as a powerful force moving through a morally corrupted world, calling others to choose their path.
Won't cha hear the message and decide on which side you stand
Encourages others to listen to the message and make a conscious decision about their beliefs and values.
No angels heard what I said
Similar to line 10, emphasizes the lack of divine intervention or acknowledgment.
I got an urgent message from a voice inside my head
Reiterates the reception of an urgent internal message rather than divine communication.
I can suddenly see the good and bad of both sides of me
Reflects on the speaker's newfound ability to recognize the positive and negative aspects within themselves.
Down the road to Damascus Road
Reaffirms the journey metaphorically toward enlightenment or personal revelation.
No angels heard what I said
Repeats the lack of angelic or divine audience to the speaker's experience.
I got an urgent message from a voice inside my head
Reiterates the reception of an urgent internal message rather than divine communication.
I can suddenly see the good and bad of both sides of me
Reaffirms the speaker's newfound understanding of their dual nature.
Down the road to Damascus Road
Reiterates the journey metaphorically toward enlightenment or personal revelation.
To Damascus Road
A repetition and affirmation of the destination, reinforcing the symbolic significance of "Damascus Road."
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