I Found a Man
Discovering Redemption: A Journey Within the Soul Through Porter Wagoner's Melodic Tale
Lyrics
It was on a Sunday morning when I found him standing all alone starin' into space
Describes the moment of finding a man on a Sunday morning, isolated and lost in thought.
He looked like a man had lived a hard life and the hurt of it showed on his face
Portrays the visible signs of a difficult life on the man's face, indicating hardships and pain.
Hunger for food showed through his loose clothes
Highlights the man's hunger through his ill-fitting clothes.
That you could tell were once tailored to fit
Reflects on the past prosperity of the man by mentioning his clothes that were once tailored.
And a distant look was in his eyes as though he'd just seen hell's fiery pits
Conveys the distant and haunted look in the man's eyes, suggesting a traumatic experience.
When I first spoke to him it seemed like he didn't hear a sound
Describes the initial attempt to communicate with the man, who appears unresponsive.
And I stood there for a minute and thought he might be deaf
Suspects the man might be deaf due to the lack of response.
But then he turned around
Reveals the man eventually turns around, showing a desire to communicate.
And acted like he wanted to say something but couldn't speak
Indicates the man struggles to speak, suggesting a deep inner turmoil.
So I took him by the arm and said would you like to talk to me
Expresses the speaker's offer to talk and connect with the man.
In his humble voice so shaky soft and low
Describes the man's voice as humble, shaky, soft, and low, implying vulnerability.
Said you look like an old friend of mine someone from long long ago
Shares the man's recognition of the speaker resembling an old friend from the past.
Then he said I've been thinkin' a lot about a little place not too far away from here
Reveals the man's contemplation about a nearby place associated with singing, praying, and divine answers.
Where they sing and pray and they say God will answer prayers
Shares the man's difficulty in finding the place alone and the request for companionship.
But I can't seem to find it by myself would you walk with me over there
Expresses the speaker's emotional response, choking back tears, upon hearing the request.
Then I choked the tears back before I could say a word
Describes the emotional moment before the church bells start ringing.
Then the church bells started ringin' the prettiest I ever heard
Highlights the beauty of the church bells, marking a significant moment in the story.
And as we walked toward the church house we'd stop along the way
Describes the walk towards the church, pausing to appreciate the ringing bells.
And just listen to the church bells ring out God's holy day
Emphasizes the significance of the church bells on God's holy day.
And as we walked into that sacred place
Conveys the speaker's feeling of being alone with God upon entering the church.
I felt I was all alone with God but my friend had gone away
Notes the sudden absence of the man, indicating a personal revelation.
And then as I knelt down to pray it was all so plain to see
Describes the speaker's realization and clarity as they kneel down to pray.
That the friend that I'd been talkin' to was my own soul inside of me
Reveals the true identity of the friend, indicating an internal dialogue with the speaker's own soul.
And for the first time I found myself inside myself with God's helping hand
Expresses the profound moment of self-discovery with the guidance of God.
The Master of the Universe thank you for finding this man (Amen)
Acknowledges gratitude towards the Master of the Universe for the spiritual discovery.
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