Odetta
Odetta's Redemption: A Tale of Love, Healing, and Second Chances
Lyrics
You were always tryna fill the void, my brother
Attempting to fill an emotional emptiness, possibly with various actions or substances.
A habit so old, tryna find that something new
A habitual behavior of seeking something new to replace or satisfy the old void.
Never stare in the arms of a lover
Avoiding intimate relationships and connections.
Seeking darkness wherever light may shine through
Preferring darkness or negativity despite the presence of positivity.
Along came a morning of another
A new beginning, perhaps unexpected.
Blindsided by your sweet surprise
Surprised pleasantly by something or someone.
Odetta, don't you know
Recognition of Odetta's impact on the speaker's life.
That you saved this young man's soul?
Attributing salvation or significant positive change to Odetta.
And he can watch you getting wise
Observing Odetta's growth and wisdom.
And you can watch him growing old
Reciprocal observation of the speaker's aging.
You're always searching for destruction
Consistently seeking self-destructive tendencies or situations.
Now you bare the scars of a path in which you chose
Bearing the marks of choices made leading to pain or difficulty.
It takes a brave and a stronger kind of woman
Recognizing the strength required to accompany a troubled individual.
To follow where such a broken man can go
Acknowledging the challenge of following someone with emotional or mental struggles.
Along came a morning of another
A repetition of a new beginning, again possibly surprising.
Blindsided by your sweet surprise
Repeating the feeling of being pleasantly surprised.
Odetta, don't you know
Reiterating Odetta's impact on the speaker's life.
That you saved this young man's soul?
Highlighting Odetta's role in saving the speaker's soul or life.
And he can watch you getting wise
Noting Odetta's growth in wisdom and experience.
And you can watch him growing old
Observing the speaker's aging process.
You got to hold him close
Emphasizing the importance of holding onto the relationship with Odetta.
Odetta, don't you ever let him go
An urgent plea to Odetta not to let go of the speaker.
Might be a long, wide road
Anticipating a challenging journey ahead, despite Odetta's support.
Although we may need you then we need you now more than ever
Expressing the immediate and ongoing need for Odetta's presence and support.
Odetta, don't you know
Reaffirming the impact of Odetta on the speaker's life.
That you saved this young man's soul?
Emphasizing the transformative effect of Odetta's influence.
And he can watch you getting wise
Observing Odetta's growth in wisdom and experience.
And you can watch him growing old
Witnessing the speaker's aging process.
Odetta
A reaffirmation or conclusion of Odetta's importance.
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