Lyrics
there is nothing in this world that is new
There is nothing new in this world; everything that exists has already existed.
what is has been and what was will be
The present is connected to the past and the future; history repeats itself.
what do i work for why do i toil
Why do I put effort into my work? What is the purpose of my labor?
what can man change
What can humanity alter or change fundamentally?
there is nothing new under the sun
Similar to line #1, emphasizing the lack of novelty in existence.
Lord deliver us from this world
Plea to God to save from the influences of this world.
for the things it offers mean nothing to me
The worldly possessions or attractions hold no value or significance to the speaker.
this is not my prayer this is my plea
Clarification that the following expression is not just a prayer but a heartfelt plea.
requesting your guidance
Asking for divine guidance and direction.
when it seems i've turned my back
During moments where it seems the speaker has abandoned faith or strayed.
you encourage me just the same
Despite the speaker's apparent abandonment, God continues to provide encouragement.
without remembrace of my acts you take it all
God, despite the speaker's forgetfulness or disregard, accepts everything.
when it seems i've turned away
Similar to line #10, indicating a feeling of turning away from faith.
without regard for you
Without consideration for God or disregard for the divine.
your spirit brings me back
God's spirit helps to bring the speaker back to faith or devotion.
it brings me back
Repeated emphasis on the return or restoration to faith through God's spirit.
to you i answer to you alone
The speaker is solely accountable and obedient to God.
for there is nothing else
There's nothing else that holds significance or precedence compared to God.
before you i stand
The speaker stands before God's presence.
to do your work
Commitment to doing God's work or fulfilling God's purpose.
manifest yourself in me
Request for God's presence and influence to be evident in the speaker.
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