Hands Of Love
Hands of Love: Rising Beyond Blood-Streaked Flags
Lyrics
When the white flag sails, covered in streaks of blood
Symbolizes the surrender or acceptance of conflict or struggles, stained by the consequences of strife.
There'll be an endless sea, of us rising up
Depicts a collective uprising or resilience in vast numbers, symbolizing unity in overcoming challenges.
And the preacher man, and the preacher's son
Refers to religious figures, suggesting solidarity between influential figures and their descendants.
Stand arm in arm, just like everyone
Reflects unity and equality among individuals, implying a sense of togetherness and solidarity.
Me longing to be free, I won't let you fade away
Expresses a desire to retain a connection despite challenges, refusing to let someone disappear or be forgotten.
We shed so many dreams, I'll let them fade away
Acknowledges the abandonment or loss of aspirations, accepting their gradual disappearance.
In the hands of love, we carry on
Highlights perseverance and continuation despite hardships, emphasizing the enduring power of love.
Stronger than we started
Emphasizes resilience and fortitude, implying growth or advancement from the starting point.
Be ashamed of the trail behind us
Implies regret or remorse for past actions or decisions, possibly hinting at the consequences left behind.
Wicked is the blinded
Refers to those who are misled or deceived, indicating their negative influence or impact.
Who we are comes to life, yeah
Portrays the essence of one's identity manifesting or becoming apparent.
Who we are comes to life
Reiterates the emergence or revelation of one's true nature or essence.
When the water spills, the glass will break
Describes a moment of chaos or upheaval, leading to inevitable consequences.
It drips like tears, running up your face
Compares the spilling of water to tears, symbolizing emotional turmoil or distress.
And the hounds will cry, for the dance of war
Evokes a metaphorical depiction of conflict and its emotional toll, contrasting with the eventual triumph of joy.
But the sons of joy, their victory will soar
Implies the eventual victory or success of those who embody happiness or joy despite the chaos.
Me longing to be free, I won't let you fade away
Reaffirms the determination to maintain a connection despite challenges or adversity.
We shed so many dreams, I'll let them fade away
Acceptance of the loss of numerous aspirations or hopes, allowing them to fade away.
In the hands of love, we carry on
Emphasizes the enduring power of love to sustain and propel forward.
Stronger than we started
Signifies progress or advancement beyond the initial starting point, driven by love.
Be ashamed of the trail behind us
Suggests regret or discomfort for the consequences left behind in one's journey.
Wicked is the blinded
Highlights the negative impact of being misled or deceived, resulting in adverse outcomes.
Who we are comes to life, yeah
Reiterates the emergence or revelation of one's true nature or essence.
Who we are comes to life
Portrays the essence of one's identity manifesting or becoming apparent.
Me longing to be free, I won't let you fade away
Expresses determination to maintain a connection despite challenges or adversity.
In the hands of love, we carry on
Emphasizes the enduring power of love to sustain and propel forward.
Stronger than we started
Signifies progress or advancement beyond the initial starting point, driven by love.
Be ashamed of the trail behind us
Suggests regret or discomfort for the consequences left behind in one's journey.
Wicked is the blinded
Highlights the negative impact of being misled or deceived, resulting in adverse outcomes.
Who we are comes to life, yeah
Portrays the essence of one's identity manifesting or becoming apparent.
Who we are comes to life
Reiterates the emergence or revelation of one's true nature or essence.
We come alive
Emphasizes the sensation of becoming fully alive, perhaps due to love or a transformative experience.
We come alive
Reinforces the feeling of being fully alive, emphasizing its intensity or significance.
We come alive
Reiterates the sensation or state of being fully alive, possibly hinting at a profound change.
We come alive
Emphasizes the feeling or experience of coming to life, resonating deeply within.
We come to life
Reflects the culmination or realization of coming to life, reaching a transformative state or moment.
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