Lyrics
It's so easy to lose the burden - Take our eyes off the fields
Highlighting the simplicity of losing focus on important matters and responsibilities.
Settle into apathy and forget what the harvest yields
Warning against settling into indifference and forgetting the positive outcomes of one's efforts.
It's so easy to think we're finished with our labor for awhile
Suggesting the temptation to believe that work is complete, leading to a break from productive activities.
Kick back and let somebody else go the extra mile
Encouraging others to avoid complacency and passivity, urging collective effort and going the extra mile.
Jesus said Go (Go!) into all the world
Referencing Jesus' command to spread his teachings worldwide.
Make disciples of all men
Emphasizing the directive to make followers of Jesus from all people.
We gotta Go (Go!) to the highways and compel them to come in
Stressing the need to reach out actively and bring people into the Christian faith.
As long as there's a tearful eye that cries alone at night
Expressing the importance of addressing and comforting those who suffer alone.
As long as there's a weary soul ready to end the fight
Acknowledging the perseverance of individuals facing challenges and needing support.
As long as there's an aching heart that still has strength to beat
Recognizing the resilience of hearts still capable of enduring pain.
We gotta take this message back to the street
Emphasizing the duty to convey a specific message to the public.
We gotta take this message back to the street
Reiteration of the imperative to deliver a particular message to the community.
It's so easy to stay untangled in everyone else's life
Highlighting the ease of avoiding involvement in others' lives and staying detached.
Don't get involved with strangers don't get involved with strife
Advising against avoiding strangers and conflicts, encouraging engagement and empathy.
It's so easy to save your own life resting on what you've done
Pointing out the ease of self-preservation but emphasizing Jesus' commitment to saving those in need.
But Jesus would leave the ninety nine to try to save the one
Referencing Jesus' parable of leaving the majority to save the one in need of assistance.
It's not easy to beat the system
Stating the difficulty of challenging established norms or systems.
It's not easy to face the heat
Highlighting the challenges of facing adversity or criticism.
But somebody's got to take this message
Affirming the responsibility of someone to convey a particular message.
Back to the street
Reiteration of the essential task of bringing a specific message to the community.
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