Song of Songs
Flames and Grace: A Love Baptized in the Song of Solomon
Lyrics
Yonder stands my darling she's all dressed in white
Refers to the speaker's beloved, dressed in white, symbolizing purity or innocence.
A crown of flames around her head
Describes an ethereal quality about the beloved, with a symbolic "crown of flames" suggesting intense passion or spirituality.
And if I'm falling over you know she gets me right
Indicates the beloved's understanding and ability to support the speaker during difficult times.
And if I'm sick she carries me to bed
Symbolizes the caring nature of the beloved, nurturing the speaker when they are unwell.
When I reach the other side
Implies a transition or change in the speaker's life, perhaps crossing over into a new phase or situation.
I'm gonna tell them how she treated me kind
Expresses the intention to speak positively about how the beloved treated the speaker with kindness.
Oh the worlds I have seen
Suggests the speaker's vast life experiences and encounters.
And she's alright with me
Emphasizes the acceptance and approval of the beloved by the speaker despite their experiences.
With the song of Solomon upon her lips
Highlights the beloved's association with wisdom or spiritual text (Song of Solomon), which she embodies.
The light of morning in her eyes
Portrays the beloved as someone with a radiant and hopeful outlook, represented by the "light of morning" in her eyes.
Jordan river in her graveyard hips
Uses symbolic language (Jordan river) to depict the beloved's curves or physical attributes, possibly signifying rebirth or transformation.
You know I'm bound to be baptized
Suggests the speaker's commitment to undergoing a significant change or renewal, akin to a spiritual rebirth.
When I see the rising sun
Anticipates a new beginning or a fresh start represented by the rising sun.
I'm gonna tell them all the good she's done
Plans to speak positively about the beloved's virtues and good deeds when faced with a new situation.
Oh the worlds I have seen
Reflects the breadth of experiences the speaker has encountered in life.
And she's alright with me
Reiterates the speaker's acceptance and contentment with the beloved despite past experiences.
And all the wasted days I've spent
Regrets and acknowledges the speaker's past squandered moments or time spent wrongly.
Giving thieves all of my time
Metaphorically refers to the speaker's past, where their time and energy were taken advantage of by deceitful individuals.
I'm changing ways and
Expresses the speaker's determination to change their behavior and leave behind negative influences.
I'm leaving them behind
Confirms the resolution to abandon past negative influences and move forward.
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