Slow and Steady Wins the Race
Navigating Life's Path: Lessons from 'Slow and Steady Wins the Race'
Lyrics
All the way to grandma's house
The journey towards grandma's house.
I stayed on the narrow path
Choosing to stay on the proper or righteous path.
But my brother wandered off
A sibling straying away from the correct path.
Deep into the woods
Entering a dangerous or uncertain situation.
Bitten twice by rattle snakes
Encountering significant obstacles or challenges.
Tangled up in poison oak
Facing additional difficulties or complications.
He fell down and broke his legs
Experiencing serious consequences due to straying.
Into a great ravine
Facing a substantial obstacle or setback.
When I arrived at grandma's house
Reaching the destination (grandma's house).
She made us tea and cake
Receiving care and hospitality upon arrival.
She asked me where my brother was
Being questioned about the lost sibling.
I said I don't know and ate
Responding with ignorance or indifference.
When I get to heaven I'll be greeted warmly
Expectation of a warm welcome in the afterlife.
Surrounded by angels
Anticipation of being surrounded by divine entities.
As Jesus takes my hand
Imagining a spiritual connection with Jesus.
I'll receive a mansion
Expectation of receiving great rewards in heaven.
On the river Jordan
Imagining a place of high spiritual significance.
And a crown of diamonds
Expectation of receiving esteemed rewards for a well-lived life.
For a race well run
Receiving recognition and rewards for perseverance.
I won't ever lock my doors
Expressing trust and openness towards others.
I will trust my neighbors
Having faith in the goodness of people.
Confident that they deserve
Believing in the deserving nature of others in the afterlife.
To be there in heaven, too
Expectation of others being worthy of heaven.
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