Teen Lament
Journey of Redemption: Teen Lament Unveiled
Lyrics
I was holding an invitation to meet some danger
I possessed an invitation, suggesting impending danger.
Around the corner from an evil love affair
Nearby, there was a situation involving a harmful romantic relationship.
Something told me feet get ready to be moving
My instincts warned me to be prepared to move my feet, sensing an urgent need for action.
'Cause I felt like I wasn't going anywhere
I felt stagnant and unproductive, prompting a desire for change.
I took a walk past the church house of my family
I strolled past the family church, which had previously left me feeling isolated and abandoned.
The one that left me feeling solo and for dead
This church contributed to my sense of loneliness and abandonment.
I was sick with all of your ghosts floating in my bottle
I was burdened by the memories or influences of past relationships, symbolized by "ghosts" in a bottle.
So I poured them on the pavement and I said
I released these burdens by pouring them out and expressing my frustration.
If Jesus is coming, he better come on
If Jesus is indeed coming, it's time for him to arrive.
If Jesus is coming, he better move
There is a sense of urgency for Jesus to take action if he is on his way.
'Cause I'm tired of running
Expressing fatigue from running away or avoiding something.
I'll get what's coming
I am ready to face the consequences or results of my actions.
Down at the alter of my youth
This refers to a place of reflection on past experiences, likely associated with youth.
Well, I snuck in through the oak doors of the chapel
I entered the chapel stealthily through its oak doors.
And I lay my weary body on the pew
I rested my tired body on a pew inside the chapel.
Red crushed velvet beneath my halo - I was ready
Surrounded by luxurious red crushed velvet, I was prepared to confront Jesus and express my feelings.
To see his face and tell him exactly what he could do
Ready to face Jesus and communicate my emotions or thoughts directly to him.
The sun came a -shinning through the stained glass
The sunlight entered the chapel through stained glass, indicating a new day or realization.
I must have fallen fast asleep through the night
I may have fallen into a deep sleep during the night, suggesting a period of introspection or reflection.
Something told me girl, get ready to be moving
My instincts again signaled the need to be prepared to move, indicating a readiness for change.
'Cause I felt like shedding some of the lies
I felt compelled to discard falsehoods and embrace truth or authenticity.
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