Song in Exile
Reflections by the Rivers: A Melodic Journey of Loss and Longing
Lyrics
By the rivers of Babylon
Expressing the setting "By the rivers of Babylon."
There we sat down
Describing the act of sitting down in Babylon.
By the rivers of Babylon
Repetition of the setting, emphasizing the location.
There, we wept
Indicating sorrow and grief through weeping.
By the rivers of Babylon
Reiteration of being by the rivers of Babylon.
Oh Babylon
Addressing Babylon, possibly highlighting the place of exile.
There we sat down
Repeating the act of sitting down in Babylon.
There we sat down
Emphasizing the communal aspect of sitting down in Babylon.
Yeah! we wept
Confirmation of the emotional response, weeping in Babylon.
Yeah! we wept
Reaffirming the collective expression of grief in Babylon.
When we remembered Zion
Connecting the sorrow to the remembrance of Zion, a place of significance.
By the rivers of Babylon
Reiteration of being by the rivers of Babylon.
Oh! When the wicked
Introducing the concept of the wicked and their actions.
Carried us away in captivity
Describing the forced captivity experienced.
Requiring from us a song
Highlighting the demand for a song in captivity.
How can we sing the Lord's song in a strange land
Pondering the challenge of singing the Lord's song in a foreign land.
By the rivers of Babylon
Reiteration of the location by the rivers of Babylon.
By the rivers of Babylon
Repeating the setting for emphasis.
Where we sat down
Emphasizing the communal aspect of sitting down in Babylon.
There we sat down
Repetition of the act of sitting down in Babylon.
Yeah! we wept
Reaffirming the collective expression of grief in Babylon.
Yeah! we wept
Confirming the shared sorrow experienced in Babylon.
When we remembered Zion
Linking the sorrow to the remembrance of Zion.
Oh! Zion! Yeah Zion Zion
Expressing deep longing and love for Zion.
Oh! Zion! Yeah Zion Zion
Repetition of the intense emotions associated with Zion.
Yeah!! Zion! Zion
Further emphasizing the significance and love for Zion.
Yeah!!! Zion! Zion
Heightening the emotional attachment and connection to Zion.
Oh Zion Yeah Zion Zion
Continued expression of deep affection and yearning for Zion.
Oh Zion Yeah Zion Zion
Reiteration of the emotional connection and love for Zion.
Yeah Zion Zion
Expressing a profound attachment and desire for Zion.
Yeah Zion Zion
Reaffirming the strong emotional bond and longing for Zion.
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