Lyrics
He said son
Advice from a father figure
Listen son hear my voice now
Emphasizing the importance of listening
I don't have long
Implying a limited time left
Please be strong without me now
Encouragement to be strong in his absence
Love your neighbour
Advocating love for neighbors
Keep your enemies held tightly
Encouraging vigilance against enemies
This is yours all yours my legacy
Passing on a legacy to the son
Heed my voice
Reiterating the importance of heeding advice
Listen to my words
Encouraging attentive listening
Do not falter because of me
Not letting the father's absence hinder progress
This ain't white noise
Emphasizing the seriousness of the message
They'll bury in the dirt
Warning about potential difficulties
Down six feet
Metaphorically referring to burial
He said wife
Addressing the wife
My only love come by my side now
Inviting the wife to be close
Listen well
Highlighting the importance of time
Cuz only time will tell you how
Advising on dealing with loss
To deal with loss
Stressing the significance of remembering
Do what you must but remember me
Encouraging courage without fear
Have no fear
Expressing confidence in the son's strength
Your boy is strong enough you'll see
Reiterating the importance of heeding advice
Heed my voice
Encouraging attentive listening
Listen to my words
Not letting the father's absence hinder progress
Do not falter because of me
Reiterating the importance of heeding advice
This ain't white noise
Emphasizing the seriousness of the message
They'll bury in the dirt
Warning about potential difficulties
Down six feet
Metaphorically referring to burial
Down six feet
Repetition for emphasis
Please try to understand
Requesting understanding of the situation
This is nothing I could have planned
Acknowledging lack of control over the circumstances
If this is my last day
Contemplating the possibility of the last day
Then I'm not here to stay
Expressing a transient existence
I must leave this place
Acknowledging the inevitability of departure
I must leave this place
Repeating acknowledgment of leaving
Heed my voice
Reiterating the importance of heeding advice
Listen to my words
Encouraging attentive listening
Do not falter because of me
Not letting the father's absence hinder progress
This ain't white noise
Emphasizing the seriousness of the message
They'll bury in the dirt
Warning about potential difficulties
Down six feet
Metaphorically referring to burial
Down six feet
Repetition for emphasis
Down six feet
Final repetition for emphasis
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