Song of Solomon
Eternal Love's Triumph: Sons of Sylvia's Melodic Revelation
Lyrics
Don't wake, love, before it's time
Caution against prematurely awakening love; emphasizing the importance of timing.
Don't do anything unkind
An admonition to avoid unkind actions, promoting kindness in relationships.
Let the world around you
Encouragement to let the world witness the positivity and brightness surrounding the individual.
See the light surround you
Extending the theme of positivity, urging openness to the world's perception of one's inner light.
Try and have a little faith
Advocacy for having faith in various aspects of life, discouraging futile actions.
Don't do anything in vain
A plea to avoid purposeless actions, reiterating the importance of purpose in behavior.
Let the world around you
Similar to lines 3 and 4, emphasizing the visibility of one's positive energy to the external world.
See the light surround you
Reiteration of the idea of letting the world witness the inner light, reinforcing positivity.
Beauty fades and temples raised
Acknowledging the transient nature of beauty and the rise and fall of powerful figures.
For kings will rise and fall
A poetic expression indicating the impermanence of worldly achievements.
The atmosphere will disappear
Highlighting the ephemeral nature of the atmosphere, contrasting with the enduring power of love.
But love will conquer all
Asserting that love has the ability to conquer and endure despite the changing world.
Hold me closer to your breast
Expressing a desire for intimacy and closeness, using vivid imagery with the color red.
I need your kiss of scarlet red
Desire for a passionate and profound connection, emphasizing the importance of physical closeness.
Let the world around us
Extending the theme of visibility, encouraging the world to witness the surrounding love.
See the light surround us
Reiteration of the desire for the world to witness the encompassing love.
See the white doves in your eyes
Metaphorical reference to the lover's eyes as white doves, highlighting purity and beauty.
My beloved, how you shine
Expressing admiration for the beloved's radiant and shining qualities.
Let the world around us
Similar to lines 18 and 19, emphasizing the visibility of the surrounding light.
See the light surround us
Reiteration of the desire for the world to witness the encompassing love.
Beauty fades and temples raised
Recurrence of the theme of transient beauty and the rise and fall of powerful figures.
For kings will rise and fall
Reiteration of the impermanence of worldly achievements and the cyclical nature of power.
The atmosphere will disappear
Reiterating the transient nature of the atmosphere, contrasting it with the enduring power of love.
But love will conquer all
Reaffirmation of love's ability to conquer and endure despite worldly changes.
Love, sweeter than the taste of wine
Describing love as sweeter than wine, emphasizing its enduring and delightful nature.
For the ? of time
A reference to an indeterminate aspect of time, suggesting the timeless quality of love.
Flowing through your heart and mine
Highlighting the continuous flow of love through the hearts of the individuals involved.
Love makes lilies of the field unfold
Metaphorically linking love to the blossoming of lilies in nature, emphasizing its beauty.
The rivers and the streams run home
Using nature imagery to convey the depth and continuity of love in rivers and streams.
It's deeper than the flesh
Stressing the profound nature of love, surpassing the superficial aspects of flesh and bone.
Deeper than the flesh and bone
Reiteration of the depth of love, emphasizing its significance beyond physical attributes.
Beauty fades and temples raised
Recurrence of the theme of transient beauty and the rise and fall of powerful figures.
For kings will rise and fall
Reiteration of the impermanence of worldly achievements and the cyclical nature of power.
The atmosphere will disappear
Reiterating the transient nature of the atmosphere, contrasting it with the enduring power of love.
But love will conquer all
Final affirmation that love possesses the strength to conquer all challenges.
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