Watching Over You
Guardian Love: Embracing Imperfections in 'Watching Over You'
Lyrics
When they made you bow your head in shame
Observing a moment of shame where someone was forced to bow their head.
When they justified it in my name
Expressing disapproval when actions were justified in the speaker's name.
When the lions fed and the wolves were through
Describing a time when predators (lions) and threats (wolves) had completed their actions.
I was watching over you
Assuring the listener that, even in difficult times, the speaker was watching over them.
And I saw the bruises on your face
Noticing physical injuries (bruises) on the listener's face.
Someone told you you should know your place
Addressing a situation where someone advised the listener to accept their subordinate role.
When you split your heart just to hide the truth
Acknowledging the pain of hiding the truth by breaking one's own heart.
I was watching over you
Reiterating the speaker's vigilant care during tough times.
And I heard it when you called for help
Responding to a call for help and recognizing it amid challenging circumstances.
Underneath the sky that fell
Noting the distressing situation symbolized by the falling sky.
When you lost your way little one I knew
Acknowledging the listener's moment of confusion or loss.
I was watching over you
Reassuring the continued watchfulness over the listener.
I will love you even if you stray
Expressing unconditional love even if the listener deviates from the expected path.
You are more than just your worst mistakes
Affirming that one's identity is not defined solely by mistakes.
And your darkest secrets I forgave them too
Forgiving the listener for their darkest secrets and mistakes.
I was watching over you
Repeating the commitment to watch over the listener.
And I heard it when you called for help
Acknowledging another call for help under challenging circumstances.
Underneath the sky that fell
Referencing a difficult moment represented by the falling sky.
When you lost your way little one I knew
Recalling a past instance when the listener felt lost.
I was watching over you
Reiterating the speaker's ongoing vigilance over the listener.
Everytime you thought I didn’t care
Addressing instances when the listener doubted the speaker's care.
Even silence is an answered prayer
Highlighting that even silence can be a response or form of care.
Everytime you wept I was weeping too
Empathizing with the listener's tears and expressing shared emotions.
I was watching over you
Reaffirming the continuous watchfulness over the listener.
And no matter what the devil steals
Acknowledging the harm caused by external forces or negativity.
One day all these wounds will heal
Assuring eventual healing of wounds despite the challenges.
And the road is hard but I'll get you through
Recognizing the difficulty of the journey but expressing commitment to guide the listener through it.
I was watching over you
Reiterating the speaker's constant vigilance over the listener.
And I heard it when you called for help
Responding to another call for help and noting the challenging circumstances.
Underneath the sky that fell
Referring to a challenging situation symbolized by the falling sky.
When you lost your way little one I knew
Recalling a past instance when the listener lost their way.
I was watching over you
Reaffirming the continuous watchfulness over the listener.
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