Lyrics
What will you say to St. Peter
Contemplating what one will say to St. Peter at the gates of Heaven.
When you meet him in the by and by?
Imagining the encounter with St. Peter in the afterlife.
Will you grease your way into Heaven?
Questioning whether one's actions in life will secure entry into Heaven.
Oh can you even look St. Peter in the eye?
Expressing doubt about facing St. Peter directly due to guilt or wrongdoing.
Oh will you tell him all your details of your sinnin'?
Considering confessing sins and mistakes to St. Peter.
Will you tell him all the loved ones you done lost?
Pondering confessing the losses of loved ones to St. Peter.
Will you name off all the broken hearted women?
Reflecting on broken relationships and the pain caused to others.
Or the one who double-crossed you and got herself double-crossed?
Mentioning betrayal by someone close and the subsequent consequences.
I said, ?Dear Lord, por favor, I need a favor
Seeking a divine favor from God, acknowledging the need for assistance.
Well can You help me get back that what is no more?
Asking for help in recovering something lost or gone.
Well I double-crossed the woman who was two-timin' me
Admitting to betraying a woman who was cheating, facing consequences.
She gave me one good reason, I gave her what for
Recalling a confrontation with the woman who betrayed and responding strongly.
Por favor, por favor, por favor, ah por favor"
Repeated plea for divine favor, emphasizing urgency and sincerity.
What will you say to your Savior
Considering the conversation with the Savior in the afterlife.
When you meet Him in the promised land?
Imagining meeting the Savior in the promised land.
Will you walk with Him through the valley?
Contemplating the choice between independent and guided paths in life.
Or will you let your Savior lead you by the hand?
Weighing the decision to follow the Savior or make personal choices.
Oh will you tell Him all the details of your sinnin'?
Considering confessing sins to the Savior and seeking forgiveness.
Will you tell Him all the loved ones you done hurt?
Pondering confessing the harm caused to loved ones to the Savior.
Will you name off all the broken hearted women?
Reflecting on relationships and the pain inflicted on others.
Or the one you buried three feet deep in wet East Texas dirt?
Mentioning burying someone in East Texas, possibly symbolizing a dark past.
I said, ?Dear Lord, por favor, I need a favor
Reiterating the plea for divine favor, expressing urgency and need.
Well can You help me undo that what is done for?
Asking for help in undoing past actions or consequences.
Well I double-crossed the woman who was two-timin' me
Recounting betrayal by a woman and the resulting retaliation.
She gave me one good reason, yeah I gave her what for
Describing the confrontation with the two-timing woman and the response.
Por favor, por favor, por favor, ah por favor"
Repeated plea for divine favor, emphasizing urgency and sincerity.
Oh I said, ?Dear Lord, por favor, I need a favor
Reiterating the plea for divine favor, expressing urgency and need.
Well can You help me get back that what is no more?
Asking for help in recovering something lost or gone.
Well I double-crossed the woman who was two-timin' me
Recounting betrayal by a woman and the resulting retaliation.
She gave me one good reason, yeah I gave her what for
Describing the confrontation with the two-timing woman and the response.
Por favor, por favor, por favor, ah por favor"
Repeated plea for divine favor, emphasizing urgency and sincerity.
Por favor, por favor, por favor, ah por favor
Final plea for divine favor, repeating the urgency and sincerity.
Ah por favor, por favor, por favor
Repeating the plea for divine favor with emphasis.
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