Grief and Praise
Embracing Life's Tide: Grief and Praise Unveiled
Lyrics
Oh you sisters encircled, children of mine
Expressing love and connection to family members, acknowledging their significance.
You humble my heart and sharpen my mind
Acknowledging the family's impact on personal growth, both emotionally and intellectually.
Though we're scattered and wearied and change is upon us
Recognizing challenges and weariness within the family, emphasizing the inevitability of change.
We are bound 'til the end, still a family I promise
Reaffirming commitment to family bonds despite challenges, promising unity until the end.
For all that you love will be taken some day
Highlighting the transient nature of everything loved, mentioning potential causes of loss.
By the angel of death or the servants of change
Pointing out the unpredictable nature of death or life-altering events.
In a floodwater tide without rancor or rage
Describing a metaphorical floodwater tide as a force of change, devoid of resentment or anger.
Sing loud while you're able in grief and in praise
Encouraging expression through singing, both in times of sorrow (grief) and joy (praise).
For so many years we swam into the tide
Reflecting on enduring challenges together as a family, emphasizing perseverance and kindness.
And we would not abandon, heroic and kind
Emphasizing loyalty and resilience in facing difficulties, even in the face of adversity.
Shared our sweat and our shelter, our bodies and blood
Listing shared sacrifices and bonds, acknowledging the depth of connection through hardships.
Godspeed and good fortune, I'll miss you my love
Wishing well to a loved one, expressing a sense of loss and bidding farewell.
For all you hold dear will be taken some day
Reiterating the inevitability of losing what is cherished, whether through death or change.
By the angel of death or the servants of change
Revisiting the theme of unpredictable loss, emphasizing acceptance over resistance.
In a floodwater tide without rancor or rage
Describing change as a natural force, emphasizing the absence of bitterness or anger.
Sing loud while you're able in grief and in praise
Encouraging the expression of emotions through singing, regardless of the circumstances.
Now we meet at the well of sorrow
Creating an imagery of gathering at a well of sorrow, symbolizing shared pain and depth of emotions.
Dug down to the heart of the earth
Describing the well as a metaphorical source of both sorrow and hope, connecting to the earth's heart.
To be joined at the source to the spring of hope
Expressing the desire for unity with hope, urging appreciation for life's blessings.
Drink deep while you can and give thanks for your thirst
Encouraging gratitude for life's experiences, suggesting a metaphorical quenching of thirst.
For all that you love will be taken some day
Reiterating the theme of inevitable loss, emphasizing the universality of this human experience.
By the angel of death or the servants of change
Highlighting the unpredictable nature of life-altering events and the acceptance of change.
In a floodwater tide without rancor or rage
Describing change as a powerful force, devoid of negative emotions such as resentment or rage.
Sing loud while you're able in grief and in praise
Encouraging the continued expression of emotions through singing, emphasizing its therapeutic value.
Sing loud while you're able
Reiterating the call to sing in both grief and praise, underscoring the importance of emotional expression.
In grief and in praise
Emphasizing the dual nature of singing—acknowledging and processing both sorrow and joy.
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