Lyrics
If it had not been where would i be?
The speaker contemplates where they would be if certain circumstances hadn't occurred.
if it had not been for the Lord who was on my side where would i be?
Reflects on the importance of the presence of the Lord in their life and wonders where they would be without that divine support.
where?
Repetitive emphasis on questioning the specific place or situation the speaker would find themselves in if the Lord hadn't been there.
where?
-where?
-where?
-where?
-but what if God wasnt really on my side?
Raising doubt about whether God was truly supportive in a certain situation.
U really got close to finding out that night
Suggests a close encounter or a moment where the speaker almost experienced a situation without the Lord's protection.
The Lord is over me protect and he guides
Expresses faith in the Lord's guidance and protection over the speaker.
The time go away when i shut my eyes
Indicates a moment of peace or solace when the speaker closes their eyes.
Bless the Lord on my soul almost took him back
Expresses gratitude and a realization of almost losing touch with one's spirituality.
So restless cut my hair then I burned the bag
Describes a restless state, followed by a symbolic act of renewal or change (cutting hair) and letting go of something negative (burning the bag).
Spirit set me free before this shit goes bad
Seeking spiritual freedom or release from potential negative consequences.
addicted to your love game but I can't go back
Expresses a conflict between a desire for love and the inability to return to a previous state.
so if it had not been where would i be?
Reiterates the contemplation of where the speaker would be if certain circumstances hadn't happened.
if it had not been for the Lord who was on my side
Reaffirms the importance of the Lord's presence in the speaker's life.
where would i be?
Repeated questioning about the potential situation if the Lord hadn't been involved.
where?
-where?
-where?
-where?
-where?
A continuation of the repetitive questioning, emphasizing the uncertainty of where the speaker would be without divine support.
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