Nothing to Hide
Soulful Reflections: Embracing Life's Journey with 'Nothing to Hide'
Lyrics
Coming to carry, coming, sweet Mary.
Expressing readiness to receive comfort or support from a figure named Mary.
Lay down my body, my sins I will bare thee.
Willing to reveal and confess one's sins and vulnerabilities.
Now I lay me down to sleep,
A reference to a common bedtime prayer often recited before sleeping.
Lord, I pray my soul to keep,
Requesting divine protection for the soul during sleep.
When the bells a-ring out,
When there's a sign or indication, expressing a readiness to vocalize or express oneself.
I'm a gonna sing out.
Intention to sing out or speak up when an opportunity arises.
Mama, don't you, Mama, don't you,
An appeal to the speaker's mother not to grieve or worry anymore.
Mama, don't you weep no more.
A repetition of the plea for the mother's emotional relief.
I know where I'm going.
Confident knowledge or assurance about the speaker's destination or purpose.
Got no hurry, no worry, nothing to hide.
A state of tranquility or contentment, having no sense of urgency or anxiety, and being transparent or open.
Now I lay me down to rest,
Akin to lines 4 and 5, expressing a desire for peaceful rest.
When I know I've done my best,
Feeling at peace and fulfilled when knowing that one has done their best.
When my day is over,
When the speaker's work or responsibilities are complete for the day.
I'll be coming over.
Planning to transition or move on to another phase or place.
Mama, don't you, Mama, don't you,
Reiterating the plea for the mother not to sorrow or lament.
Mama, don't you weep no more.
Continuing the reassurance to the mother that there's no need for tears or distress.
I know where I'm going.
Confidently knowing the intended direction or destination in life.
Got no hurry, no worry, nothing to hide.
Feeling no rush, anxiety, or concealment about oneself.
I've got nothing to hide, I'm satisfied,
Asserting a state of being open, content, and without secrets or concealment.
Gonna rest my soul on the other side.
Planning to find peace or contentment after life's journey is complete.
Coming to carry, coming, sweet Mary,
Repeating the earlier expression about seeking solace from a figure named Mary.
Lay down my body, my sins I will bare thee.
A repetition of the willingness to confess and expose one's sins or vulnerabilities.
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