Will the Circle Be Unbroken
Eternal Circles of Love and Loss
Lyrics
I was standing by the window
I observed the events from a vantage point near a window.
On a cold and cloudy day
It was a chilly and overcast day.
When I saw the hearse come rolling
I witnessed a hearse approaching.
To carry my mother away
The hearse was there to transport my deceased mother.
Will the circle be unbroken
Reflecting on the continuity of life and relationships.
Bye and bye Lord bye and bye
In the future, in the Lord's time, the circle will remain unbroken.
There's a better home a waiting
Anticipation of a better, heavenly home.
In the sky Lord in the sky
In the sky, in the presence of the Lord.
Lord I told that undertaker
Request to the undertaker to proceed slowly.
Undertaker please drive slow
Imparting a sense of urgency to be respectful during the procession.
For that body you're a haulin'
Expressing reluctance to witness the departure of the loved one.
Lord I hate to see her go
Aversion to the sorrowful sight of the departed body.
Well I followed close behind her
Following closely in the funeral procession.
Tried to hold up and be brave
Attempting to be strong and resilient.
But I could not hide my sorrow
Unable to conceal the deep sadness.
When they laid her in that grave.
Expressing grief at the moment of laying the mother in the grave.
I went back home Lord that home was lonesome
Returning home to find it desolate without the mother.
Since my mother, she was gone
The home is now lonely due to the absence of the mother.
All my brothers and sisters crying
Siblings mourning the loss of their mother.
What a home so sad and alone.
Describing the sad and solitary atmosphere of the home.
One by one the seats were emptied
Family members gradually departing one by one.
One by one they went away
Each family member leaving the earthly existence.
Now that family they are parted
The family is now separated due to individual departures.
Will they meet again some day.
Raising the question of whether the family will reunite in the afterlife.
I was singing with my sisters
Recalling moments of singing and harmony with siblings.
I was singing with my friends
Sharing musical moments with friends.
And we all can, sing together
Emphasizing the enduring nature of the circle of singing together.
'cause the circle never ends
Asserting that the circle of singing never comes to an end.
Comment