Pearls
16. Sade Lyrics
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Scraping for pearls on the roadside
There's a force stronger than nature
Keeps her will alive
This is how she's dying
She's dying to survive
Don't know what she's made of
She cries to the heaven above
There is a stone in my heart
She lives a life she didn't choose
And it hurts like brand new shoes
Hurts like brand new shoes
There is a woman in Somalia
The sun gives her no mercy
The same sky we lay under
Burns her to the bone
Long as afternoon shadows
It's gonna take her to get home
Each grain carefully wrapped up
Pearls for her little girl
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
She cries to the heaven above
There is a stone in my heart
She lives in a world she didn't choose
And it hurts like brand new shoes
Hurts like brand new shoes
The song "Pearls" by Sade is a powerful tribute to the resilience of women facing adversity in Somalia. The lyrics describe a woman who is struggling to survive by scraping for pearls on the roadside, enduring the harsh conditions of the sun and sky without mercy. Despite the challenges she faces, there is a force within her that keeps her will alive. The song speaks to the bravery and strength required to survive in such circumstances.
The recurring lyric "There is a stone in my heart" conveys the emotional pain and heartache that comes with living a life that wasn't chosen. The woman in Somalia is forced to endure a life of hardship, and the pain she suffers is likened to that of wearing brand new shoes. The lyrics are a call to acknowledge the struggles faced by women in Somalia and to recognize their resilience and courage.
Overall, "Pearls" is a powerful commentary on the human experience of endurance and perseverance in the face of adversity. It highlights the need for empathy and understanding towards those who are struggling, and the importance of recognizing individual resilience and strength.
Line by Line Meaning
There is a woman in Somalia
In Somalia, there exists a woman who is the subject of this song.
Scraping for pearls on the roadside
This woman is gathering pearls by searching around the roadside.
There's a force stronger than nature
Despite the difficulties, she is mesmerized and motivated by a force that is more powerful than nature.
Keeps her will alive
This force sustains her determination to go on.
This is how she's dying
She is struggling to survive and make a living in what is presumed to be harsh conditions.
She's dying to survive
She is ready to face death in order to stay alive.
Don't know what she's made of
It's unclear what her innate perseverance is composed of.
I would like to be that brave
The storyteller is envious of her bravery.
She cries to the heaven above
She prays to God for help and guidance.
There is a stone in my heart
The storyteller is burdened by a heavy heart, likely from empathizing with the woman's struggles.
She lives a life she didn't choose
This woman may not have had control over the way her life turned out.
And it hurts like brand new shoes
The pain she bears is likened to that of breaking in a new pair of shoes.
Hurts like brand new shoes
The pain she bears hurts just as much as breaking in a new pair of shoes.
The sun gives her no mercy
The sun is unforgiving and adds to her difficulties.
The same sky we lay under
The sky we share is also the same one that tortures her.
Burns her to the bone
The heat scalds her to her core.
Long as afternoon shadows
Her journey home is still lengthy despite the long hours she has already put in.
It's gonna take her to get home
She still has a long way to go to reach home.
Each grain carefully wrapped up
She meticulously collects each pearl.
Pearls for her little girl
The pearls will be given to her daughter.
Hallelujah
The storyteller notes the woman's strength of spirit and praises her.
Hallelujah
The storyteller reiterates their praise.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Helen Adu, Andrew Hale
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@carlosaroliveira5
Pearls
There is a woman in Somalia
Scraping for pearls on the roadside
There's a force stronger than nature
Keeps her will alive
This is how she's dying
She's dying to survive
Don't know what she's made of
I would like to be that brave
She cries to the heaven above
There is a stone in my heart
She lives a life she didn't choose
And it hurts like brand-new shoes
Hurts like brand-new shoes
There is a woman in Somalia
The sun gives her no mercy
The same sky we lay under
Burns her to the bone
Long as afternoon shadows
It's gonna take her to get home
Each grain carefully wrapped up
Pearls for her little girl
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
She cries to the heaven above
There is a stone in my heart
She lives in a world she didn't choose
And it hurts like brand-new shoes
Hurts like brand-new shoes
Composers: Helen Adu / Andrew Hale
@lslmadi
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(1) Romans 3:23 KJV [23] For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.
Q1. Do you know what Sin is?
Sin is anything bad that we have done.
Q2. Have you sinned before?
Yes or No?
(2) Revelation 21:8 KJV [8] But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
Because we have sinned, and God does not allow Sin into Heaven, the punishment is burning hell.
What is the way to reconcile our peace and relationship with God?
Q3. Do you know the Story of Jesus?
(3) Romans 5:8 KJV [8] But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Jesus = God who lived up in Heaven, but he came down on earth and became a man like us, he lived for 33.5 years without committing any sin. Then there were certain people who were jealous and therefore framed him on phony charges, and crucified him. Then he was buried and resurrected on the third day; Now he lives in HEAVEN.
Q4. Do you know why Jesus went through all this bloody mess for us?
A4. As mentioned, our sin is the reason why we can’t go to heaven, and the only thing that can wash away our sin is the Blood of Jesus.
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(5) Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV [8] For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: [9] Not of works, lest any man should boast.
(6) 2 Corinthians 7:10 KJV [10] For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.
In order to get saved, repentance of one’s sin is needed to get saved, we need to be sorry, and repent, with conviction, that we are a wretched sinner.
(7) Romans 10:9 KJV [9] That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
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@simonealexascott
That "Hallelujah" gives me chills everytime.
@rhonfo43
simonealexa that Halleuiah is the highest praise to God.
@Jsimm100
Me Too
@christiana8962
simonealexa the same...)
@fulusikhipha2246
I cry , everytime
@marestin
The most important "Hallelujah" of this century
@zakariaabdi588
I’m Somali this song reminds me of my grandmother. She was a strong woman who managed to bring all her kids overseas by working in dangerous war torn country. She even raised the children of her husbands second wife that he did not tell her about as her own after their mother ran off on them because my grandfather refused to leave my grandmother for her. She would pray to god. Always puts others before her own comfort.
@KranjarxJenas
I’m Somali too and I feel deeply connected to this song and my mother Allah Yerhamu
@J3SUSOnMC
her vocals are so smooth and soft yet so powerful, simply unmatched
@yvonnehaggins4449
Yeeees!!!