Mary
Innocence Unveiled: Mary's Journey through Youth and Wisdom
Lyrics
Oh Father, what do you see?
Expressing curiosity about what the father perceives.
cre you well pleased in me?
Inquiring if the father finds satisfaction and approval in the speaker.
I always longed to be
Expressing a lifelong desire to be deserving of the father's faith.
Worthy of the faith you put in me, and
Desiring worthiness for the trust the father has placed in the speaker.
It would make me sad if I should let you down,
Concern about causing disappointment to the father.
I only wish to make you proud, but
Expressing a wish to bring pride to the father.
I'd really like to play with the children now.
Desire to engage with children, suggesting a longing for innocence.
cm I allowed?
Seeking permission to take a break and go outside.
For a moment to go out?
Expressing a desire for a brief moment outdoors.
Mary, still a little girl now,
Referring to the speaker as Mary, emphasizing innocence.
Mary, play as much as you can,
Encouragement to enjoy the carefree nature of childhood.
Mary, you already know how,
Acknowledgment of Mary's innate ability to play and influence others.
To play the hearts of men, like a harp.
Metaphorical comparison of playing hearts to playing a harp.
You're still so young,
Highlighting Mary's youth and the potential ahead.
You have so much ahead of you.
Emphasizing the vast opportunities and experiences awaiting Mary.
Big things await you still,
Anticipation of significant events and achievements in Mary's future.
Oh, if you only knew, but
Expressing a wish for Mary to be unaware of certain future challenges.
Maybe it is better that you don't,
Suggesting that ignorance may be bliss in some situations.
While you're sleeping undisturbed by anything,
Describing a tranquil moment of undisturbed sleep for Mary.
It's still so early in the morning,
Noting the early morning calmness with cowbells and absence of disturbance.
Only cowbells ring,
Setting the scene with the imagery of cowbells and the approaching dawn.
Soon the birds will start to sing.
Anticipation of birdsong signaling the start of a new day.
Mary, you're growing up now,
Acknowledging Mary's transition into adolescence.
Mary, soon your time will come,
Foretelling that Mary's time for greater responsibilities is approaching.
Mary, you already know how,
Reiterating Mary's ability to influence the emotions of others.
To make sound the hearts of men like a drum, beating.
Using the metaphor of making hearts sound like a drum, implying influence.
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