Solomon Sang
Cassandra Wilson Lyrics


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He had silver and gold
Riches untold
And the beast of the field lay at his feet

Everybody bowed
He wondered why or how
It all came to be
No one understood his sorrow
No one saw his pain
He way praying for grace
Ravens pray for rain

And when he stood before the altar
Solomon sang
Solomon sang

Wisdom was his calling
Pride sent him falling
Love was blissful misery

When the days grew dim
Life begin again
In the questions of the Queen

Did she understand his sorrow
Did she see his pain
Vanity and precious stones
Weigh you down the same

But when he laid down with Mekeda
Solomon sang
Solomon sang

Love for woman
Love for God
Not so simple
Not too hard
For the spirit
Pleasure is sweet
And surrender set him free
Free
Set him free

When our time is ended
How will we have spent it
Did we see the beauty in each day

Was it God's devotion
Behind each emotion
Or did it all just slip away

Can you understand his sorrow
Can you see his pain
Nothing lives forever
But the love that bears your name

And when he stood up in the temple
Solomon sang

Solomon sang




Solomon sang
Solomon sang

Overall Meaning

The song, "Solomon Sang" by Cassandra Wilson, is a tribute to King Solomon, who was renowned for his wealth and wisdom in the Bible. The lyrics describe Solomon's immense wealth, with silver and gold and every beast of the field laying at his feet. However, despite his riches, no one understood his sorrow or saw his pain which he prayed for grace to endure. The song portrays the duality of his life, with pride sending him falling and love becoming blissful misery. The Queen's presence seemed to give him life again as he embraced the questions of life. The song poses the question of how we will all spend our time, and whether we will understand the beauty in each day and the love that bears our name.


Line by Line Meaning

He had silver and gold
Solomon possessed a great deal of wealth


Riches untold
Solomon's fortune was immeasurable


And the beast of the field lay at his feet
The animals recognized Solomon's power and authority


Everybody bowed
Solomon held great influence and commanded respect from his people


He wondered why or how
Solomon was curious about how he had come to attain such wealth and status


It all came to be
Solomon pondered how his life had unfolded in such a manner


No one understood his sorrow
Despite his great fortune, Solomon struggled with inner turmoil that nobody could comprehend


No one saw his pain
Solomon's struggles were invisible to those around him


He way praying for grace
Solomon was seeking divine assistance and forgiveness


Ravens pray for rain
Just as birds seek nourishment from the heavens, Solomon was hoping for salvation from God


And when he stood before the altar
Solomon sought solace and guidance from his faith


Solomon sang
Through his music, Solomon found a way to express his inner emotions


Wisdom was his calling
Solomon was renowned for his intellectual capacity and aptitude for problem-solving


Pride sent him falling
Despite his wisdom, Solomon's ego got the best of him and led to his downfall


Love was blissful misery
Despite the happiness love brought him, Solomon also experienced great pain in his romantic relationships


When the days grew dim
As he grew older, Solomon's vitality faded


Life begin again
Solomon found a renewed sense of purpose and meaning


In the questions of the Queen
The inquiries of a wise queen prompted Solomon to reflect on his life and actions


Vanity and precious stones
Despite his wealth, Solomon recognized the fleeting nature of material possessions


Weigh you down the same
Even the wealthy and powerful are still burdened by the struggles of life


But when he laid down with Mekeda
Solomon found comfort and love in his partner, Mekeda


Love for woman
Solomon cherished his romantic relationships with women


Love for God
Solomon also found fulfillment in his devotion to his faith


Not so simple
Navigating the complexities of life and love is never easy


Not too hard
But with perseverance and determination, anything is possible


For the spirit
The intangible aspects of life, such as the soul, are what truly matter


Pleasure is sweet
Enjoyment and happiness are important parts of life


And surrender set him free
Letting go of one's ego and desires can lead to a sense of liberation and inner peace


When our time is ended
As we approach the end of our lives


How will we have spent it
We must reflect on how we chose to live our lives


Did we see the beauty in each day
Did we take time to appreciate the beauty of life?


Was it God's devotion
Perhaps our faith in a higher power shaped our experiences


Behind each emotion
Our emotions and experiences may be intertwined with our religious beliefs


Or did it all just slip away
Did we let life pass us by without truly living?


Can you understand his sorrow
Solomon's struggles may resonate with others and evoke empathy


Can you see his pain
An urge to connect with others and live fully in the present motivates us to seek out connection


Nothing lives forever
The transient nature of life is an unavoidable aspect of the human experience


But the love that bears your name
The love and connections we make in life can endure beyond death


And when he stood up in the temple
Solomon sought guidance and wisdom from his faith


Solomon sang
Solomon found a sense of peace and release through his music


Solomon sang
His music allowed him to express complex emotions and connect with the divine


Solomon sang
Through his art and creativity, Solomon found purpose and fulfillment in life




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