The Burden of Freedom
Embracing the Weight of Freedom
Lyrics
I stand on the stairway, my back to the dungeon
I find myself on the stairway, with my back facing a difficult situation (the dungeon).
The doorway to freedom so close to my hand
The entrance to freedom is within reach.
Voices behind me still bitterly damn me
Voices from behind are still angrily criticizing me.
For seeking salvation they don't understand.
Others condemn me for seeking salvation in a way they cannot comprehend.
Chorus:
< em > Chorus: A plea for divine assistance to bear the weight of freedom and the courage to fulfill one's potential.
Lord, help me to shoulder the burden of freedom
Asking the Lord for strength to carry the burdens that come with freedom.
And give me the courage to be what I can
Requesting courage to become the best version of oneself.
And when I am wounded by those who condemn me
When hurt by those who criticize, seeking the ability to forgive them.
Lord, help me forgive them, they don't understand.
Recognizing that others may not understand the seeker's actions.
Their lonely frustration, descending to laughter
Others' frustration turns to laughter, erasing the impact of the seeker's efforts.
Erases the footprints I leave in the sand
Personal accomplishments are overshadowed or ignored.
And I'm free to travel where no one can follow
Feeling free to go where others cannot follow, searching for a purpose others may not comprehend.
In search of the kingdom they don't understand.
Looking for a kingdom or a goal that is beyond others' understanding.
Chorus:
< em > Chorus: Reiteration of the plea for divine help to bear the burdens of freedom and find the courage to be oneself.
Lord, help me to shoulder the burden of freedom
Requesting assistance in carrying the weight of freedom.
And give me the courage to be what I can
Seeking courage to embrace one's true potential.
And when I am wounded by those who condemn me
Asking for the strength to forgive those who harm or criticize.
Lord, help me forgive them, they don't understand.
Recognizing that others may not comprehend the seeker's motives.
Lord, help me to shoulder the burden of freedom
Repetition of the plea for divine help with the burdens of freedom.
And give me the courage to be what I can
Requesting courage to be true to oneself.
And when I have wounded the last one who loved me
Acknowledging the possibility of hurting those who care, and seeking forgiveness.
God, help her forgive me, I don't understand...
Asking for divine assistance for forgiveness when one's actions are not understood.
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