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Option
††† Lyrics
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To retrieve his nails and open your heart
You'll say you're mine for the ages
Just open your heart and say
"I swear on the cross"
Can you promise this to the grave you'll take my name?
Can you promise me?
Overseas and over mountains
A thousand years I've waited for her
To say the lines "from this day forward"
Just open your heart and say
"I swear on the cross"
Can you promise that to the grave you'll take my name?
Can you promise me?
All this time I've prayed for this day to come true
No one knows how deep the waves we waded through
I wish I could take your hand and make it true
No one knows how far apart we've stayed to get through
I wish I could take your hand and make it true
'Cause no one knows how far apart we stay to get through
Can you say "I swear on the cross"
Can you promise that to the grave you'll take my name?
Can you promise me?
The lyrics of †††'s song Option speak about waiting for that one special person, waiting for a long time for them to finally say the words that will make everything worth it. The lyrics touch on the idea of God and faith, using the imagery of God's nails and the cross to symbolize the deep eternal commitment that the singer wants from his beloved. The lyrics suggest that love is worth the wait, and despite all the struggles and distance, it is worth it to take that final step and make a promise to be together forever.
The chorus emphasizes this idea of commitment and unity, asking the listener to swear on the cross and promise that they will take the singer's name to the grave. It speaks to the deep longing for love and commitment that humans have, and how it can be fulfilled through the promises we make to each other. Overall, the song captures the sense of hope and longing that comes with waiting for true love, and emphasizes the importance of making that commitment to one another.
Line by Line Meaning
I dream a day that god will surface
I long for a day when God will reveal himself
To retrieve his nails and open your heart
God will use his powers to uncover the truth of your heart
You'll say you're mine for the ages
You will declare that you belong to me forever
Just open your heart and say
Simply reveal the true feelings in your heart
"I swear on the cross"
Make an oath on the symbol of Christianity
Can you promise this to the grave you'll take my name?
Will you commit to being my companion until the end of time?
Can you promise me?
Can you give me your word?
Overseas and over mountains
Across great distances
A thousand years I've waited for her
For centuries, I have yearned for her
To say the lines "from this day forward"
To declare that our commitment is from this moment on
All this time I've prayed for this day to come true
I have always wished for this day to materialize
No one knows how deep the waves we waded through
The challenges we faced were difficult to bear
I wish I could take your hand and make it true
I desire to make our love a reality
'Cause no one knows how far apart we stay to get through
Our physical separation and struggles are not known to everyone
Can you say "I swear on the cross"
Will you affirm your devotion to me on the Christian symbol?
Can you promise that to the grave you'll take my name?
Can you guarantee that you will always bear my name?
Can you promise me?
Can you give me your word?
Contributed by Kylie N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.