Lyrics
When fate has seen you on the stage of life
Life's journey or experiences, symbolized as a stage.
(Resilient and repressed)
Resilient and repressed emotions or qualities.
When angels receive you in their house of light
Transition to an afterlife or a positive spiritual realm.
(Reinvented and distressed)
Reinvention and distress in the spiritual realm.
That is when we know that you're a hero
Acknowledgment of heroic qualities.
When you walk through fire and fear zero
Heroism demonstrated by facing challenges fearlessly.
Just like old blue eyes, you have gone your own way
Comparison to the independence and uniqueness of Frank Sinatra ("old blue eyes").
On broken highways, you have made your name
Navigating life's difficulties on unconventional paths.
And carved out sidewalks that
Creating a lasting impact on society.
People now stand upon
The influence of the individual on others.
'Cause true rebels walk alone
Embracing individuality and nonconformity.
You're the Saint of Lonely Hearts
The person is metaphorically referred to as the "Saint of Lonely Hearts."
When life has got you in a stranglehold
Life's challenges and difficulties.
(Fearful and depressed)
Feeling trapped and distressed.
Your only friends are people that you owe
Dependence on relationships that are strained or burdensome.
(And frankly they're under duress)
The challenging nature of these relationships.
That is when you get down on your knees
Seeking solace or help through prayer.
(You get down on them)
A metaphorical act of humility and seeking relief.
And get release from your lonely heart's disease
Finding comfort and healing from emotional pain.
Like John the Baptist, you have made the way
Comparing the person to John the Baptist, a forerunner paving the way for others.
For the unbelievers and their restless hate
Facing hostility from those who resist change or new ideas.
But still you cover them
Providing protection or cover to those who oppose the individual.
Yes, you bury them with grace
Dealing with opposition gracefully.
You're the Saint of Lonely Hearts
Reiteration of the person as the "Saint of Lonely Hearts."
The Saint of Lonely Hearts
Repetition of the person's role and significance.
The Saint of Lonely Hearts
Reiteration of the person as the "Saint of Lonely Hearts."
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