As an experienced musical director and facilitator, Anna collaborates with numerous charities and organisations across Manchester to lead music workshops and ensembles. She is currently employed as a senior lecturer in Harp on the popular music course at Leeds Conservatoire.
Dear
Anna McLuckie Lyrics
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You're a secret that remains untold,
And we will wait till you're human,
Till you're wholly grown,
And will time heal hurt or see a
Tear? And will I call you my sister dear?
And will I find hope inside your hands?
Cause you're damn, you're damn, you're damn, you're damn lucky dear,
Cause you're damn, you're damn, you're damn, you're damn lucky dear,
Cause you're damn, you're damn, you're damn, you're damn lucky dear,
And you're lucky you weren't drowned amongst my tears,
And by no fault you fell,
But there are things to your daughter you ought to tell,
And in life, in yours,
There should be time between hello, goodbye, to pause
And will time heal hurt or see a
Tear? And will I call you my sister dear?
And will I find hope inside your hands?
Cause you're damn, you're damn, you're damn, you're damn lucky dear,
Cause you're damn, you're damn, you're damn, you're damn lucky dear,
Cause you're damn, you're damn, you're damn, you're damn lucky dear,
And you're lucky you weren't drowned amongst my tears,
Hush little baby, don't you cry,
Your mother will sing,
Your mother will sing you a lullaby,
And hush little darling,
Don't you cry,
Your daddy will be,
Your daddy will always be by your side,
And will time heal hurt or see a
Tear? And will I call you my sister dear?
And will I find hope inside your hands?
Cause you're damn, you're damn, you're damn, you're damn lucky dear,
Cause you're damn, you're damn, you're damn, you're damn lucky dear,
Cause you're damn, you're damn, you're damn, you're damn lucky dear,
And you're lucky you weren't drowned amongst my tears,
And you're lucky you weren't drowned amongst my tears
The lyrics to "Dear" by Anna McLuckie evoke a sense of pain, loss, and regret. The song appears to be about a secret, possibly an illegitimate child, who will remain in the shadows until they are grown. The singer speaks of time healing hurt and whether she will call the child her sister. The repeated refrain of being lucky not to be drowned in tears suggests that the secret caused immense emotional turmoil for the singer. The chorus also repeats the phrase "you're damn lucky dear," hinting at mixed feelings of jealousy and resentment towards the child.
As the song progresses, the singer seems to offer advice to the secret child's parents. She suggests that they have a responsibility to tell their daughter the truth and to take time to reflect on their relationships. The final verse shifts to a lullaby-like tone, with the singer reassuring the child that their mother and father will always be there for them. Despite the sorrow and uncertainty in the earlier verses, the song ends on a hopeful note.
Overall, "Dear" is a poignant reflection on the complex emotions surrounding family secrets, lost time, and the need for reconciliation.
Line by Line Meaning
You will linger in the shadows,
You will remain hidden and unnoticed.
You're a secret that remains untold,
You are a mystery that nobody knows about.
And we will wait till you're human,
We will wait until you are fully matured.
Till you're wholly grown,
Till you have reached full maturity.
And will time heal hurt or see a Tear?
Will time help to ease the pain or will it bring tears?
And will I call you my sister dear?
Will I consider you as my dear sister?
And will I find hope inside your hands?
Will I find hope and support from you?
Cause you're damn, you're damn, you're damn, you're damn lucky dear,
You are extremely fortunate.
And you're lucky you weren't drowned amongst my tears,
You are fortunate to not have been overwhelmed by my emotional outburst.
And by no fault you fell,
You did not cause your downfall.
But there are things to your daughter you ought to tell,
You have some important information to pass on to your daughter.
And in life, in yours,
In your life,
There should be time between hello, goodbye, to pause
There should be moments to reflect upon before saying hello or goodbye.
Hush little baby, don't you cry,
Be calm, don't cry little one.
Your mother will sing,
Your mother will soothe you with a song.
Your mother will sing you a lullaby,
Your mother will sing a lullaby to put you to sleep.
And hush little darling,
Be quiet little one.
Your daddy will be,
Your father will be there.
Your daddy will always be by your side,
Your father will always be there to support you.
Contributed by Claire I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@buddywest7968
How blessed we are to have such a beautiful voice in the world.
@Sofarsounds
+buddy West I know, right?
@wenceslaoecheverri8339
This is better than any drug I have taken so far. What a trip, I feel like a new person. Just close your eyes and let it be...
@lydiaatuai7472
I LOVE THE WAY SHE SINGS ... SUCH A BEAUTIFUL VOICE
@sherrenlewis8420
wow. her voice takes you to another place.
@zhalfahmie1735
Ren Lewis anothr planet
@VyTran-kp6zc
Her voice and her harp...๐ That harmony thou. Everything feels so delicate but strong at the same time
@Sofarsounds
+Vy Tran One of the best!
@therobloxmysterykid.6814
I do not know what more you could want from music...
@cinthyapinargote8858
The platonic love of Ricky Wilson <3