The Wind in the Wires
Rivers of Redemption: The Wind in the Wires' Poetic Journey
Lyrics
Wake lady wake
Urgent call to awaken
The hills are in flood
Nature or circumstances are overwhelming
And the road we must take
Journey ahead is challenging
Is a river of blood
Metaphorical river of blood, indicating difficulty or danger
And the wind in the wires
The sound of wind in communication wires
And your heart like a cup
Emotionally vulnerable, open-hearted
And I'm down in the war
Reference to a war or conflict
And you've got to get up
Encouragement to rise or face challenges
For mercy's sake
Appeal for mercy or compassion
Wake lady wake
Reiteration of the call to awaken
Dress lady dress
Instruction to get dressed
Put on your skullcap and boots
Specific items mentioned for dressing
For the priest has confessed
Reference to confession, hinting at guilt or wrongdoing
And the chase is afoot
Indication of a pursuit or chase
And the hounds are behind
Imminent danger, pursuers are close
Gunmen around every tree
Threats from all sides
And if it's all in our minds
Suggesting uncertainty or imagination
- well where else would it be ?
Rhetorical question emphasizing the mind
I suggest
Proposal or advice
You dress lady dress
Reiteration of the instruction to dress
This is the day, this is the day, this is,
Repetition emphasizing the significance of the day
This is the day, this is,
-This is the day, the day, this is the day
-This is the day, this is the day, this is,
-This is the day, this is,
-This is the day, the day, this is the day
-Our kingdom will crash
Imminent downfall or collapse of a kingdom or situation
Like a poor piece of trash
-Swim lady swim
Encouragement to keep going despite challenges
Lady don't refuse
Emphasis on persistence
Though our chances are slim
Acknowledgment of slim chances
And we're totally confused
Feeling of being lost or uncertain
There are clues to be found
Opportunities for resolution or understanding
And I'd ask my peers
Seeking advice from peers
But they're all dumbing down
Peer group displaying ignorance or avoidance
Till this bad weather clears
Waiting for a better situation
We're out on a limb
In a precarious situation
So swim lady swim
Encouragement to persevere
This is the day....
Repetition emphasizing the significance of the day
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