Song of Solomon
Eternal Love's Quest: Song of Solomon Unveiled
Lyrics
By night on my bed I sought him whom my soul loveth
During the night, I searched for the one my soul loves while lying in bed.
I sought him, but I found him not
I sought him, but I couldn't find him.
I sought him, but I found him not
I searched for him again, but he remained elusive.
My beloved
Referring to the beloved.
Oh he is mine and I am his
Expressing a sense of possession and belonging between the speaker and the beloved.
I will seek him whom my soul loveth
Reiterating the intention to seek the one the soul loves and a plea for his return.
Return to me
An appeal for the beloved to come back.
My love
Addressing the beloved with affection.
The watchmen that go about the city found me
Watchmen in the city found the speaker.
I asked them
The speaker inquires with the watchmen.
Saw ye him whom my soul loveth?
Asking the watchmen if they have seen the one the soul loves.
I sought him, but I found him not
Despite seeking, the beloved is not found.
My beloved
Referring again to the beloved.
Oh he is mine and I am his
Expressing a sense of mutual possession and commitment.
I will seek him whom my soul loveth
Reiterating the intention to seek the one the soul loves and a plea for his return.
Return to me
An appeal for the beloved to come back.
My love
Addressing the beloved with affection.
It was but a little that I passed from them
The speaker had only moved a short distance from the watchmen.
But I found him whom my soul loveth
The speaker found the beloved and clung to him, unwilling to let go.
I held him, and I would not let him go
Expressing a strong desire to hold onto the beloved.
My beloved
Referring to the beloved once again.
Oh he is mine and I am his
Expressing a sense of mutual possession and commitment.
I will seek him whom my soul loveth
Reiterating the intention to seek the one the soul loves.
You've returned to me
The beloved has returned to the speaker.
My love
Addressing the beloved with affection.
He said
The beloved speaks, urging the speaker to rise and come away.
Rise up, my love, my fair one
Expressing endearment and inviting the speaker to join him.
And come away
Encouraging the speaker to leave, indicating a change in seasons.
The winter is past
Symbolizing the end of a difficult period.
The rain has gone away
The rain has stopped, indicating a positive change.
The flowers appear on the earth
Describing the arrival of spring with the appearance of flowers.
The singing of birds is come
Signifying a joyful and vibrant atmosphere with the singing of birds.
Oh arise my love
Repeating the call to the beloved to arise and come away.
Come away
Reinforcing the invitation to come away.
Oh arise my love
Reiterating the call for the beloved to come away.
Come away
Emphasizing the repeated invitation for the beloved to come away.
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