Swing Down Chariot
Swing Down Chariot: Journey to the Promised Land
Lyrics
Why don't you swing down sweet chariot, stop and let me ride?
Invitation for a divine presence to descend and accompany the speaker.
Swing down chariot, stop and let me ride
Repetition of the invitation, emphasizing the desire for divine intervention.
Rock me Lord, rock me Lord calm and easy
Plea to be comforted and guided by the Lord in a gentle and reassuring manner.
Well, I've got a home on the other side
Affirmation of having a spiritual home awaiting on the other side, possibly referring to an afterlife.
Why don't you swing down sweet chariot, stop and let me ride?
Reiteration of the invitation for a divine chariot to descend and provide assistance.
Swing down chariot, stop and let me ride
Repeat of the invitation, emphasizing the urgency or intensity of the request.
Rock me Lord, rock me Lord calm and easy
Request for the Lord to comfort and guide in a calm and easy manner.
I've got a home on the other side
Confirmation of having a spiritual home awaiting on the other side.
Well, Ezekiel went down in the middle of a field
Reference to Ezekiel's experience witnessing an angel working on a chariot wheel in a field.
He saw an angel workin' on a chariot wheel
Description of Ezekiel observing divine activity with a chariot wheel.
Wasn't so particular 'bout the chariot wheel
Indifference to the specifics of the chariot wheel, focusing on the desire to understand the overall experience.
Just wanted to know how a chariot feel
Expression of curiosity about the sensation of riding in a chariot.
Why don't you swing down sweet chariot, stop and let me ride?
Repeat of the invitation, maintaining the plea for divine intervention.
Swing down chariot, stop and let me ride
Reiteration of the invitation with emphasis on the need for the chariot to stop.
Rock me Lord, rock me Lord calm and easy
Request for a comforting and gentle experience with the Lord.
I've got a home on the other side
Restatement of having a spiritual home on the other side.
Well, Ezekiel went down and he got on board
Continuation of Ezekiel's narrative, boarding the chariot as it travels.
Chariot went a bumpin' on down the road
Description of the chariot's movement along the road with a rhythmic bumping.
Zeke wasn't so particular 'bout the bumpin' of the road
Ezekiel's indifference to the bumps, focusing on the desire to relieve a heavy burden.
Just wanted to lay down his heavy load
Expressing the desire to lay down burdens and find solace in the divine journey.
Why don't you swing down sweet chariot, stop and let me ride?
Repeated invitation for divine intervention, reinforcing the plea for assistance.
Swing down chariot, stop and let me ride
Reiteration of the urgent need for the chariot to stop and provide guidance.
Rock me Lord, rock me Lord calm and easy
Request for a comforting and easy experience in the company of the Lord.
I've got a home on the other side
Reaffirmation of having a spiritual home awaiting on the other side.
Well, I got a Father in the promised land
Declaration of having a spiritual Father in the promised land and the determination to reach Him.
Ain't gonna stop until I shake his hand
Expressed commitment to continue until a connection with the spiritual Father is established.
Rock me Lord, rock me Lord calm and easy
Reiteration of the plea to be comforted and guided by the Lord in a calm and easy manner.
I've got a home on the other side
Confirmation of having a spiritual home on the other side.
Why don't you swing down sweet chariot, stop and let me ride?
Repetition of the invitation for a divine chariot, emphasizing the need for assistance.
Swing down chariot, stop and let me ride
Emphasizing the urgency for the chariot to stop and provide comfort and guidance.
Rock me Lord, rock me Lord calm and easy
Request for a calming and easy experience in the presence of the Lord.
I've got a home on the other side
Reaffirmation of having a spiritual home awaiting on the other side.
Why don't you swing down sweet chariot, stop and let me ride?
Reiteration of the invitation for a divine chariot, maintaining the plea for assistance.
Swing down chariot, stop and let me ride
Strong emphasis on the need for the chariot to stop and allow the Lord's presence for guidance.
Rock me Lord, rock me Lord calm and easy
Request for a calming and easy experience in the companionship of the Lord.
I've got a home on the other side, yeah
Final affirmation of having a spiritual home on the other side.
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