Amen
Ana Soklič Lyrics


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Hey child
Why ya hidin' from the light?
Why ya cowering in fright?
Don't tell yourself the Heavens cast you out
And you've fallen from grace
You'll get beaten and bruised
You'll be scarred unto your core
But it's gonna make you who you are
When ya learn to heal
When ya learn to rise again
You can tell the sun "Amen"

Hallelujah
We're glorious
Hallelujah
The day is dawning
The storm's relentless
But everybody knows
Everybody knows we're born to the fight

Hey child
The fear will never go away
Might as well accept it now
Learn to persevere
Oh, learn to count your blessings now
Greet the future with "Amen"

Hallelujah
We're glorious
Hallelujah
The day is dawning
The storm's relentless
But everybody knows
Everybody knows we're born to the fight

Not until the rain has stopped
Not until the thunder's hushed
Are we at rest
Are we at peace, just imagine it
Not until the storm has passed
Not until it's quiet
Can a heart that's broken cry

Hallelujah
We're glorious
(Hallelujah) oh, yeah
The day is dawning
The storm's relentless
But everybody knows
Everybody knows we're born to the fight





Hey child
Why ya hidin' from the light?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ana Soklič's song Amen seem to be addressed to a child who is hiding from the light, cowering in fright and perhaps feeling cast out by Heaven, fallen from grace. The song encourages to accept the fear, learn to persevere and count blessings, because even though the storm is relentless and everybody knows we are born to fight, the day is dawning and we are glorious. The lyrics include religious elements, such as the repetition of the word "Hallelujah" and the references to learning to say "Amen", a Hebrew word that means "so be it" and is used to express agreement or affirmation with what has been said. In this context, saying "Amen" seems to be a way of accepting one's fate, being at rest, being at peace and imagining a future free from fear and pain.


The song seems to be an uplifting message of hope, resilience and strength in the face of adversity. The lyrics acknowledge the bruises and scars that come from the fight, but also the transformative power of healing and rising again. The repetition of the phrase "everybody knows" reinforces the idea that struggling is part of the human experience and that we are all in this together. The use of metaphors related to the weather, such as rain, thunder and storm, also suggest that the difficult times will eventually pass, making way for calm and clarity.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey child
Addressing the listener with sympathy and concern.


Why ya hidin' from the light?
Asks why the listener is avoiding positivity and good things in life.


Why ya cowering in fright?
Asks why the listener is scared and intimidated by circumstances.


Don't tell yourself the Heavens cast you out
Advises the listener not to blame higher powers for their struggles.


And you've fallen from grace
Disputes the notion that the listener has lost favor with the divine.


You'll get beaten and bruised
Warns the listener that they will face hardships and difficulties.


You'll be scarred unto your core
Emphasizes that the listener will be deeply affected and marked by their struggles.


But it's gonna make you who you are
Assures that the challenges will shape the listener's character and identity.


When ya learn to heal
Suggests that the listener will need to recover and grow from their struggles.


When ya learn to rise again
Encourages the listener to persevere and overcome difficult times.


You can tell the sun "Amen"
Instructs the listener to embrace positivity and welcome a new day.


Hallelujah We're glorious Hallelujah The day is dawning
Celebrates the beauty of life and the promise of a new day.


The storm's relentless But everybody knows Everybody knows we're born to the fight
Acknowledges that life can be difficult, but emphasizes that humans are resilient and capable of fighting back.


The fear will never go away
Warns that fear and anxiety may be persistent in life, but encourages resilience.


Might as well accept it now
Advises the listener to face fear and anxiety head-on, as they are a part of life.


Learn to persevere
Encourages the listener to persist in the face of obstacles.


Oh, learn to count your blessings now
Suggests that appreciating what one has, rather than focusing on difficulties, is valuable.


Greet the future with "Amen"
Encourages the listener to embrace positivity when looking to the future.


Not until the rain has stopped Not until the thunder's hushed Are we at rest
Asserts that peace and tranquility can only be achieved once trials and difficulties have passed.


Are we at peace, just imagine it Not until the storm has passed Not until it's quiet
Encourages the listener to envision and strive for peace, even when dealing with turmoil and distress.


Can a heart that's broken cry
Suggests that healing and recovery from heartbreak is possible, but may require time and effort.


Hey child Why ya hidin' from the light?
Repeats the opening lines to emphasize the theme of embracing positivity.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Rudi Schedler Musikverlag GmbH
Written by: Ana Soklic, Bojan Simoncic, Charlie Mason, Ziga Pirnat

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@meowpoosaymeow

Oké

@ivaz.4395

Hi, I hope you're aware that Ana will win the Eurovision Song Contest this year.

@reallyunknown399

Iva ž. ahhahahh

@roiba35

And Israel its Set me free ...

@eurovisiondiary.5945

Two tittles with the same name. Yes, we are in 2021. Everything can happen. Good song, amazing voice!

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@David.R11

Norway: “Fallen Angel”
Cyprus: “El Diablo”
Slovenia and Austria: “Amen”

Welcome to the Religious Song Contest.

@Yarshy.

HIJABI CREW WHERE YOU AT 🧕🏼🧕🏼🧕🏼

@aitora.9409

Ana: HALLELUJAAAAHH!!

@ribonnu6192

Czech Republic: "Oh my God"

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