Samson
Samson's Triumph and Tragedy: A Tale of Strength and Weakness
Lyrics
Oh Samson it's been said you were a mighty man
Recognizing Samson as a powerful figure in legend or history
I've heard it said you killed a lion with your hands
Referring to Samson's legendary strength in defeating a lion
And when the people of Phillistia raised your ire
Recalling an event where Samson angered the people of Philistia
Ain't you the man who set their fields on fire
Referencing an incident where Samson set Philistine fields on fire
You faced an army of Phillistines all alone
Describing Samson facing Philistine army alone
And didn't you tear at their flesh with just a bone
Highlighting Samson's resourcefulness in using a bone as a weapon
So tell me Samson if these things I hear are true
Questioning the contrast between Samson's strength and vulnerability to a woman
How could you let a woman get the best of you
Expressing disbelief that a woman could overpower Samson
I've heard it said you were the best of many men
Praising Samson's reputation as exceptional among men
That you could tear a city gate right off it's hinge
Emphasizing Samson's immense strength in tearing off a city gate
And that the strongest rope just could not hold you bound
Stating that conventional restraints couldn't contain Samson
And you completely tore one temple down
Referring to Samson's destruction of a temple
How could you let yourself get caught in such disgrace
Expressing disappointment in Samson's fall from grace
You got the best of every man you ever faced
Highlighting Samson's history of prevailing against men
And after all the mighty enemies you slew
Questioning how Samson, after defeating many enemies, succumbed to a woman
How could you let a women get the best of you
Expressing surprise and disappointment at Samson's vulnerability to a woman
You've battled many a man till he has turned and fled
Contrasting Samson's victories over men with his defeat by a woman
Then turned around and let a woman turn your head
Emphasizing the unexpected nature of Samson being influenced by a woman
You loved the best, my man, but you were bound to fall
Pointing out Samson's affection for the thing that ultimately caused his downfall
By the very thing that you loved best of all
Highlighting that Samson's downfall was due to his love for a specific woman
Oh Samson it's been said you were a mighty man
Reiteration of Samson's mighty reputation
And women were your weakness this I understand
Acknowledging women as Samson's weakness
But after all the mighty armies you went through
Questioning how, despite facing many armies, Samson was overcome by a woman
How could you let a woman get the best of you
Expressing disbelief at Samson's defeat by a woman after his feats against armies
Oh Samson it's been said you were a mighty man
Reiteration of Samson's mighty reputation
And women were your weakness this I understand
Recognizing women as Samson's vulnerability
But after all the mighty armies you went through
Questioning Samson's vulnerability despite facing mighty armies
How could you let a woman get the best of you
Expressing surprise at Samson's defeat despite facing numerous armies
How could you let Delihla get the best of you
Questioning how Samson allowed Delilah to overpower him
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