Lyrics
Black day, stormy night
Describes a bleak and troubled time, symbolized by darkness and turmoil.
No love, no hope in sight
Expresses a sense of despair, indicating a lack of love and optimism for the future.
Don't cry, He is coming
Encouragement not to despair as there's hope of a savior's arrival.
Don't die without knowing the cross
Advises against passing away without understanding the significance of the crucifixion.
Ghettos to the left of us
Depicts contrasting situations, symbolizing poverty and beauty.
Flowers to the right
Represents the coexistence of hardship and beauty in the world.
There'll be bread for all of us
Suggests provision for everyone if they endure struggles represented by the cross.
If we can just bear the cross
Implies the need for resilience and endurance through difficult times.
Sweet song of salvation
Highlights the comforting melody of salvation, offering hope.
A pregnant mother sings
Metaphorically portrays a mother singing despite her struggles.
She lives in starvation
Emphasizes the dire circumstances of the mother's life.
Her children need all that she brings
Her children rely on her for their necessities.
Black day, stormy night
Reiterates the theme of hardship and despair.
No love, no hope in sight
Continues to portray a bleak situation without love or hope.
Don't cry, He is coming
Reassures that a savior is on the way, urging not to lose hope.
Don't die without knowing the cross
Repeats the importance of understanding the significance of the cross before passing away.
We all have our problems
Acknowledges that everyone faces their own difficulties in life.
Some big, some are small
Varied levels of problems faced by people.
All these problems will be out the world
Suggests that these troubles will be resolved and redeemed by the cross.
And taken by the cross
Reiterates that the cross is the solution to these problems.
The cross
Emphasizes the central theme and solution - the cross.
(I'll we meet you there at the cross)
Invitation and assurance of meeting at the cross, a place of spiritual significance.
(I'll see it)
Reaffirms acknowledgment and understanding of the cross.
The cross
Reiteration of laying troubles at the feet of the cross, seeking solace.
(Lay your trouble at his feet)
Reaffirms the power of the cross to alleviate burdens.
The cross
Repeats the significance and power of the cross.
The cross
Emphasizes once more the central theme of the song - the cross.
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