Lyrics
Glory be to the father
Expressing reverence and praise to God the Father.
To the son and the holy ghost
Acknowledging the Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning
Referring to the timeless nature of God's existence.
Is now and ever shall be
Emphasizing the eternal nature of God's word.
His word without end
Stating that God's word is everlasting.
Amen
Amen - an affirmation of agreement or approval with the preceding statements.
Amen
Repetition of "Amen" for emphasis and solemnity.
Behind a door
Suggesting a hidden or private place.
Hand to face
Symbolizing a gesture of distress or contemplation.
Conscience is the wound
Describing conscience as a source of pain or guilt.
His hand for me a sovereign tone
Depicting a divine or authoritative influence offering comfort.
I pray him come I pray him soon
Expressing a desire for the divine presence and intervention.
There's a wolf in the piano
Metaphorically describing a threat or danger within a musical instrument.
On the white keys
Specifically locating the threat on the white keys of the piano.
Teeth on the back
Depicting the menacing nature of the threat with teeth imagery.
Dry bones under animal skin am I
Describing oneself using symbolic language, possibly conveying vulnerability.
No tears from this eye
Indicating a lack of emotional response or tears.
I feel nothing
Expressing an emotional numbness or detachment.
I hear no voice
Stating an inability to perceive any guiding or comforting voice.
Behind a door
Repetition of Line 9, reinforcing the idea of a concealed or private space.
Hand to face
Repetition of Line 10, suggesting continued distress or contemplation.
Conscience is the wound
Repetition of Line 11, reaffirming the presence of inner turmoil or guilt.
His hand for me a sovereign tune
Repetition of Line 12, emphasizing the desire for divine intervention.
I pray him come I pray him soon
Reiteration of the plea for the divine presence and intervention.
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