Will the Circle Be Unbroken
Anderson Bill Lyrics
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When I saw that hearse come rolling for to carry my mother away
Will the circle be unbroken by and by Lord by and by
There's a better home awaiting in the sky Lord in the sky
I said Mister undertaker undertaker please go slow
Cause the woman that you're taking oh well I hate, hate to see her go
Will the circle be unbroken in the sky Lord in the sky
There's a better home awaiting in the sky Lord in the sky
Anderson Bill's song "Will the Circle be Unbroken" explores themes of death, grief, and the hope of an afterlife. The opening verse depicts the singer standing by a window on a cloudy day, watching a hearse arrive to carry their mother away. The repeated refrain, "Will the circle be unbroken by and by Lord by and by / There's a better home awaiting in the sky Lord in the sky," suggests a belief in an afterlife and the continuation of the circle of life.
As the hearse arrives, the singer addresses the undertaker and asks him to go slow, expressing their grief and reluctance to see their loved one depart. The final verse repeats the refrain, emphasizing the hope of a better home in the afterlife and the continuation of the circle.
Overall, the song presents a poignant and hopeful exploration of themes of life, death, and the continuation of the circle of existence.
Line by Line Meaning
I was standing by my window on a cold cold cloudy day
I was looking out of my window on a day that was cold and cloudy.
When I saw that hearse come rolling for to carry my mother away
I noticed a hearse rolling by to take my mother's remains.
Will the circle be unbroken by and by Lord by and by
Will our bond always remain unbroken, even in the afterlife?
There's a better home awaiting in the sky Lord in the sky
There is a better place waiting for us in the afterlife.
I said Mister undertaker undertaker please go slow
I asked the undertaker to take his time carrying her remains.
Cause the woman that you're taking oh well I hate, hate to see her go
I don't want to see my mother leave us.
Will the circle be unbroken in the sky Lord in the sky
Will we continue to be united in the afterlife?
There's a better home awaiting in the sky Lord in the sky
There is a better place waiting for us in the afterlife.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Traditional, Bill Anderson
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@elizabethturrell2791
Love this song, and the singers x
@LadyKnightWriter
THIS IS MUSIC TO MY HEART!!
@donaldbanks1474
I totally agree with you, I really love the sound of the past country singers. Some of the country singers today are good, but they don't have anything on the past ones. I grew up exposed to different types of music, from country, to classical, to soft rock and hard rock, but country music will always be my favorite, especially the old country music.
@yasukokearney6908
Love this video! I saw Vince's awesome live show last August . I love so much of the sound that he can produce with what he plays. I am a classical music lover and sensitive to the sound of instruments that separates the level of players. Vince is also a history buff and always shows his appreciation to the past artists. By seeing how he is holding his guitar playing the Carter Family Classic reminded me that Johnny Cash used to hold his guitar the same way. Do you have any more from this day with Vince?
@eloiseriddle4810
Awesome. I would like to know if there were any more performances from Keith on this day, also.
@mcslappinmcchicken1273
love this! Thanks for uploading! Do you have anymore from this day with Keith?
@anidamanns7968
keith urban sucks