Pearls
Damion Suomi & The Minor Prophets Lyrics
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Don′t cause me to sin
Good women they always scare me
I met one last spring
Shoulda bought her a ring
While her gin was still wet on my lips
Like a dog returns
She was vomiting spit
And the sins of the father don't care
No they bother
To profess the right way to live
Don′t throw your pearls before the swine
Don't serve your wine before its time
Don't give them what they don′t deserve
′Less they turn and trample you
Oh, now narrow's the road
That leads you back home
But I need some room for dancing
Accuse me of gluttony
And clown me a drunkard
Dining with tax collectors
Seek for the sick not the healthy (healthy)
Pour on the wealthy (wealthy)
Mercy not sacrifice
And the fruits of the spirit
Are gentle and kindness
Paving the path of the right
Don′t throw your pearls before the swine
Don't serve your wine before its time
Don′t give them what they don't deserve
Less they turn and trample you
Now a fool in his heart
Says there is no god
But I′m starting to question that logic
'Cause you seem at best
Jealous and jest
Unable to answer my questions
So what father would give
His children a snake
Feed to the dog what is sacred
C'mon and threaten your fire but
My conscious aspires
A heart to live its convictions
Don′t throw your pearls before the swine
Don′t serve your wine before its time
Don't give them what they don′t deserve
Less they turn and trample you
Don't throw your pearls before the swine
Don′t serve your wine before its time
Don't give them what they don′t deserve
Less they turn and trample you
Don't throw your pearls before the swine
Don't serve your wine before its time
Don′t give them what they don′t deserve
Less they turn and trample you
The song "Pearls" by Damion Suomi & The Minor Prophets is a reflective and contemplative piece that delves into themes of sin, temptation, and wisdom. The song's chorus advises against giving valuable things to those who are undeserving, as they may not appreciate their worth and could end up ruining or trampling upon them. This can be interpreted in both religious and secular contexts, as a warning against putting too much trust or investment into people or situations that may ultimately end up being harmful or unfulfilling.
The themes of the song are further explored through the use of Biblical references, such as the mention of "sins of the father" and "mercy not sacrifice." The lyrics also touch on the concept of free will and the struggle to reconcile personal beliefs with external pressures and expectations. The line "I'm starting to question that logic 'cause you seem at best jealous and jest" could be seen as a reference to the idea of a higher power or deity, who may seem confusing or unpredictable to those who follow them. Overall, "Pearls" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to be mindful of their actions and the value they place on people and things.
Line by Line Meaning
Walk away from me now
Distancing oneself from something that can cause harm to oneself.
Don't cause me to sin
Avoid doing something that might get someone else into sin.
Good women they always scare me
Having fear of relationships with good women.
I met one last spring
The artist met a good woman last spring.
Shoulda bought her a ring
The artist regrets not proposing to the woman he met.
While her gin was still wet on my lips
The singer was drunk when he met the woman.
Like a dog returns
Returning to old habits or actions.
She was vomiting spit
The woman was furious and angry at the artist.
Sure a fool always quotes his own folly
The foolish always speak of their own foolishness.
And the sins of the father don't care
The effects of one's father's actions are not always taken into consideration.
No they bother
But they should be taken into consideration.
To profess the right way to live
To teach others to live a righteous life.
Don't throw your pearls before the swine
Do not offer valuable things to those who cannot appreciate them.
Don't serve your wine before its time
Don't share something before it's ready or appropriate.
Don't give them what they don't deserve
Do not give unnecessary things to unworthy recipients.
′Less they turn and trample you
Unless they react violently or negatively.
Oh, now narrow's the road
It is difficult to follow the right path.
That leads you back home
The path that leads one to where they belong.
But I need some room for dancing
The singer needs some personal space to enjoy his life.
Accuse me of gluttony
To be accused of eating too much.
And clown me a drunkard
To be insulted as a drunk.
Dining with tax collectors
To associate with people of bad reputation.
Seek for the sick not the healthy (healthy)
To prioritize helping those in need instead of those who are already well-off.
Pour on the wealthy (wealthy)
To give extra help or blessing to the wealthy.
Mercy not sacrifice
A willingness to forgive someone instead of requiring a sacrifice.
And the fruits of the spirit
The results of following the Holy Spirit.
Are gentle and kindness
The fruits of the Spirit include being patient, kind, and good.
Paving the path of the right
Leading one towards righteousness.
Now a fool in his heart
A foolish person who does not believe in God.
Says there is no god
Denying the existence of God.
But I'm starting to question that logic
The singer has begun to consider that there may be a God.
'Cause you seem at best
God appears at his most powerful and protective.
Jealous and jest
God is described as being jealous and laughing.
Unable to answer my questions
God is silent in response to the artist's questions.
So what father would give
A rhetorical question asking what father would give their children something harmful.
His children a snake
Giving one's children something dangerous.
Feed to the dog what is sacred
Giving precious things to someone who does not appreciate them.
C'mon and threaten your fire but
Even though threatened with punishment, the singer holds true to his beliefs.
My conscious aspires
The singer's conscience desires to live out his convictions.
A heart to live its convictions
A strong desire to stand by one's beliefs.
Don't throw your pearls before the swine
Do not waste valuable things on unworthy people.
Don't give them what they don't deserve
Avoid giving undeserved gifts to an undeserving person.
Less they turn and trample you
Otherwise they will turn around and hurt you again.
Writer(s): damion suomi
Contributed by Christopher M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.