Lyrics
The lonesome life
The solitary nature of the shepherd's life.
Breeds a cautious man
Living alone makes the shepherd cautious.
With a wary heart
The shepherd possesses a guarded heart.
But a capable hand
Despite caution, the shepherd has skillful hands.
He tends his flock
The shepherd cares for and nurtures his flock.
With love and care
Expresses the shepherd's affectionate and careful handling of the flock.
Take away his pasture
Without his pasture, the shepherd faces despair.
And watch him fall in despair
Highlights the vulnerability of the shepherd when deprived of his land.
A shepherd keeps his flock
Reiterates the shepherd's responsibility for the flock.
And tends them well
Underscores the shepherd's diligence in caring for the flock.
I did my task with pride
The shepherd takes pride in completing his duty.
And I raised my sheep to sell
The shepherd raises and nurtures sheep for eventual sale.
But wicked men in city clothes
Thieves in urban attire steal the shepherd's flock.
Stole my flock today
The shepherd recounts the unjust loss of his sheep.
All I did was raise my voice
The shepherd speaks up, resulting in his imprisonment.
Before I was locked away
The consequences of the shepherd's attempt to defend his flock.
The wolves are circling
Imagery of impending danger as wolves approach.
They'll soon be at the door
The imminent threat to the shepherd's livelihood.
I've driven them back
The shepherd has successfully repelled the wolves in the past.
So many times before
Despite past victories, the shepherd feels changed.
But I'm not the man
The shepherd reflects on his altered self.
I used to be
The shepherd questions why his flock is distancing from him.
Why does my flock
The shepherd contemplates the behavior of his sheep.
Run away from me?
Expresses the shepherd's confusion and concern about the flock's behavior.
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