The Way He Was Raised
Roots of Virtue: The Tale of a Well-Raised Soul
Lyrics
He always wore those worn out flip-flops
He consistently wore worn-out flip-flops.
Spent hours in his Daddy's workshop
He spent significant time in his father's workshop.
He loved being on the water
He enjoyed being on the water.
Fishing with His friends
He engaged in fishing activities with his friends.
He always listened to the old folks
He always paid attention to the stories and jokes shared by the elderly.
When they'd tell stories and crack jokes
He didn't talk back to his mother, even when she scolded him.
Didn't talk back to his Mama
He respected and followed the guidance of his parents.
When she got onto Him
He adhered to finishing his chores before being allowed to play outside.
Oh, that's just the way He was raised
His upbringing and values were shaped in a certain way.
Had to finish all His chores 'fore He could go outside and play
He had responsibilities and had to complete tasks before enjoying leisure.
they always went to church that's were he learned how to pray
Regular attendance at church influenced his learning of prayer.
And that's just the way He was raised
His character and behavior were a reflection of his upbringing.
He grew His hair out when He got older
As he matured, he allowed his hair to grow longer.
Grew it clear down to His shoulders
His hair grew down to his shoulders.
Started hanging with the outcasts
He associated with individuals considered outsiders.
When He went off to town
During visits to town, he hung out with unconventional groups.
Some called Him a troublemaker
Some labeled him as a troublemaker.
Even some said a lawbreaker
Others accused him of breaking the law.
No matter how they talked about Him
Regardless of negative talk, he never spoke ill of anyone.
He never put nobody down
He maintained a nonjudgmental attitude towards others.
'Cause that's just the way He was raised
His response to gossip was to simply walk away.
When people start to gossip, He'd just walk away
When faced with rumors, he chose not to engage and walked away.
He always loved his neighbor no matter what they'd say
He consistently loved his neighbor, regardless of what others said.
Oh, that's just the way He was raised
His upbringing influenced his enduring love for others.
On a cross, on a hill
Reference to the crucifixion on a hill.
That long haired boy was killed
A description of the death of the long-haired individual.
All our sins washed away
The act of crucifixion resulted in the forgiveness of sins.
When He walked out of that grave
The resurrection is highlighted after emerging from the grave.
Oh, that's just the way He was raised
Reiteration of the impact of his upbringing and values.
there's no way we can measure
The immeasurable nature of the sacrifice made is acknowledged.
The sacrifice He made
Recognition of the significant sacrifice made by the individual.
He knew He had to die
He understood the necessity of his own death to fulfill a debt.
For our debt to be paid
The individual's death was required for the payment of a debt.
Oh, that's just the way He was raised
Reiteration of the impact of his upbringing and values.
It took the hand of God to roll the stone away
A reference to the divine intervention in rolling away the stone.
And that's just the way He was raised
Reiteration of the resurrection and its significance.
Yeah, that's just the way He was raised
Confirmation of the individual's upbringing and values.
Comment