When He Offers His Hand
Embrace the Guiding Hand: Townes Van Zandt's Poetic Message
Lyrics
When he offers his hand
When the divine entity offers guidance or assistance
Don't you turn him away
Do not reject or refuse the offered help
He can lead you to light
He can guide you towards illumination
Through the darkest of days
Even in the most challenging times
With his love wrapped around you
His love provides a protective embrace
You can't go astray
You won't lose your way with his love surrounding you
When he offers his hand
Reiteration: Do not reject the offered assistance
Don't you turn him away
Emphasizes the importance of not turning away
In a world full of sorrow
Existence filled with grief and hatred
A world full of hate
No time to delay, urgency due to the harsh reality
You can't wait for tomorrow
Waiting for a better future is not an option
'cause tomorrow's to late
Delaying action until tomorrow is too late
Come and stand amongst the pilgrims
Invitation to join the faithful in their sacred gathering
In their golden array
Among those who are devoted and revered
When he offers his hand
Reiteration: Do not reject the divine hand
Don't you turn him away
Strong emphasis on not turning away from divine assistance
I am no simon,
Speaker disclaims being a specific biblical figure
No matthew, no paul
Not claiming to be a disciple or apostle
It don't take an apostle
No need for a specific religious title to respond to the divine call
To answer his call
Emphasizing the simplicity of responding to the divine call
And it don't take a prophet
No need for prophetic qualities to speak up
To stand up and say
To acknowledge and support the divine offer
When he offers his hand
Reiteration: Do not reject the extended divine hand
Don't you turn him away
Underlining the importance of accepting divine assistance
I hope as I'm leavin'
Expressing a hope for a clear understanding as the speaker departs
My message is clear
A foolish decision to reject a precious gift
It's a fool that would turn down
Emphasizing the value of the offered assistance
A gift that's so dear
The divine gift is invaluable and should not be declined
When he offers his blood
Reference to the symbolic offering of blood for redemption
Your depts to repay
To repay debts owed to the divine
Now he offers his hand
Reiteration: Do not reject the extended divine hand
Don't you turn him away
Final emphasis on not turning away from divine assistance
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