My Son
A Mother's Reflection: My Son, Teacher, Prophet, Messiah
Lyrics
My name is Mary, Jesus was my son
Mary introduces herself and states that Jesus was her son.
I carried Him with a special care
Mary emphasizes the special care she took in carrying Jesus.
Cause He was my first one
Expressing the significance of Jesus as her firstborn.
Wanted Him to be strong and healthy
Mary desired Jesus to be strong and healthy.
Have a family of His own
Expressing Mary's hopes for Jesus to have a family.
Things a mother want for her child
Generic desires a mother has for her child.
But in my heart I've always known
Mary acknowledges an underlying awareness of Jesus' destiny.
That He'd go with His Father
Anticipating Jesus' departure to be with His Father.
When the glass ran out of sand
Refers to the limited time (glass of sand) on Earth.
So please have patience with me Lord
Mary asks for patience from the Lord in understanding.
I'm just a mother trying to understand
Mary acknowledges her role as a mother trying to comprehend.
Why He sad to carry that weight
Questions why Jesus had to bear the weight alone.
With no one else's help
Highlights Jesus' solitary burden without external help.
Why He had to be the One
Reflects on Jesus being the chosen One, unable to be like others.
They could not be themselves
Emphasizes the uniqueness and sacrificial role of Jesus.
He was so many things to so many people
Describes Jesus as multifaceted and significant to many people.
My Son, My Son
Mary repeats her maternal connection, addressing Jesus as "My Son."
Teacher, Prophet, Messiah, King
Lists various roles Jesus played: Teacher, Prophet, Messiah, King.
My Son, My Son
Mary repeats the emotional connection, addressing Jesus as "My Son."
I tried to stop Him
Reveals Mary's attempt to prevent Jesus from his destined path.
You know I begged Him, "Please don't go"
Expresses Mary's plea to Jesus not to go on that journey.
He put His arms around me
Describes a tender moment between Mary and Jesus expressing love.
And said, "Mother I love you so"
Jesus reassures Mary while acknowledging her love.
Nothing left now but silence
Describes the aftermath of Jesus' departure—silence and a heavy burden.
And A weight that I can't bear
Expresses the weight of grief and sorrow that Mary carries.
Please tell Him that I miss Him
Mary's message to Jesus that she misses Him and hopes to reunite.
Someday I'll see Him there
Expresses Mary's faith in a future reunion with Jesus.
I felt the nails deep in my hands
Describes Mary's emotional experience of feeling the crucifixion.
And pain in every breath
Expresses the profound pain Mary felt during Jesus' crucifixion.
They took my Son away from me
States the heartbreaking reality of Jesus being taken away from Mary.
And the angels said that I'd been blessed
Mary is told by angels that she has been blessed despite the sorrow.
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