Lyrics
The world is an oyster, the bitter refrain
The world is a valuable opportunity, with a recurring theme of bitterness.
The Lord is my shepherd, I cannot stay
The speaker identifies with the biblical metaphor of God as a shepherd, indicating an inability to remain in one place.
This blessed earth, this beautiful lamb
Expressing appreciation for the Earth and using the metaphor of a lamb to describe its beauty.
A new day that breaks the dawn
A hopeful reference to a new day beginning with the breaking of dawn.
I am the tide, the oceans sing
Identification with the powerful forces of nature, describing oneself as the tide, with the oceans singing.
I am the anchor, I hold the brass ring
The speaker sees themselves as an anchor, holding the brass ring, signifying control or influence.
I am the action, the deed of our king
Claiming agency and responsibility as the one who takes action, described as the deed of a king.
I am the static goodnight
Reference to a static, unchanging state, bidding a goodnight to something, possibly a period or situation.
You make me to stand in the square on scene
The speaker is placed in a public space, perhaps metaphorically, with a decision to make and a song to sing.
And make my choice, decision to sing
The act of making a choice and deciding to sing, suggesting an active engagement with life.
And bring my Lord, what this may bring
Expressing a willingness to face whatever consequences may come with bringing something meaningful to the Lord.
I stand before you alone
A declaration of standing alone before an audience or a higher power.
I rallied and sang and shouted refrains
Recalling past experiences of rallying, singing, and shouting repeated phrases or lines.
I'm blessed, turn the radio on
Feeling blessed and urging to turn on the radio, indicating a connection to music and positivity.
The air was calm
Describing a calm atmosphere, potentially contrasting with the excitement or energy mentioned earlier.
I held the bomb and the radio, the radio
A juxtaposition of holding both a bomb and a radio, possibly symbolizing the dual nature of life's experiences.
Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelujah
Repetition of the word "Hallelujah," often associated with praise or celebration, suggesting a recurring theme of reverence or acknowledgment.
Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelujah
-Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelujah
-Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelujah
-Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelujah
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