Son Of A Preacher Man
Erin Crosby & Ensemble Lyrics

Son of Man, speak your parable
Speak your story, your lesson, your truth in a way that only you can.

Like you can so no one else will know
In a way that is unique to you, so that no one else can communicate it in the same way.

What you mean, when you speak to me
Clearly convey your intent and purpose when you communicate with me.

To redeem and step outside reality
To offer a path of salvation and transcendence from the limitations of physical existence.

Son of Man, work out your miracle
Use your divine power to perform a miraculous act.

Like you can, so all the world will know
In a way that demonstrates your extraordinary ability, so that everyone will recognize your greatness.

What you bring, when your love comes shining through
The profound impact of your love and grace, which illuminates everything it touches.

Don't you see, we realize it's up to you
We acknowledge that you hold the power and responsibility to effect significant change.

There was a man who like planting seeds
The story of a farmer who sows seeds as a metaphor for life and the choices we make.

He was always right out there tak'in care of his needs
He worked hard to ensure his own well-being and prosperity.

When the weather was warm, he was always at work
In times of abundance, he remained focused on his goals and objectives.

Mak'in sure that his harvest would never be hurt
Taking precautions to protect his crops and ensure a bountiful harvest.

All day long he would be planting seeds
He devoted his time and energy to sowing seeds, planting the groundwork for a successful future.

Tossing them into the wind to let nature feed
Accepting that some elements of life are beyond his control, and trusting in the natural process to bring about growth.

He did not care, for wherever they fell
He was indifferent to where the seeds landed, recognizing that success requires a willingness to take risks and adapt to changing circumstances.

He believed that his Maker would always be there
He placed his faith in a higher power to guide and support him along the way.

Some of the seeds fell on rocky ground
Some of our efforts fall on unproductive or inhospitable ground, and may never bear fruit.

Just soak'in up the sun to dry up real fast
Unproductive efforts that may appear promising, but ultimately lead to disappointment and frustration.

They would never bear fruit
Some endeavors are doomed to fail, despite our best efforts.

Regardless who'd come around
No amount of intervention or assistance would make any difference to the outcome.

Finally wither away
Ultimately, these endeavors will fail and disappear into obscurity.

Some others fell in the watery mud
Other endeavors may be slowed or hindered by external factors that we cannot control.

Drink'in their lives away
Efforts that are consumed or drained by external forces, leaving little for us to work with.

Soak'in up them suds
Absorbing the negative effects of external factors, such as toxicity or negativity.

They wouldn't be any good
These efforts are ultimately futile, and do not contribute to our growth or development.

For when nature called
When the time comes for us to act, these endeavors will not be equipped to respond effectively.

They're too drenched from the flood
Their inability to weather external adversity and remain viable.

Better luck next fall
While these endeavors may not have succeeded, there is always another opportunity to try again in the future.

Some of the seeds fell over near the pool
Some endeavors may be dependent on circumstances or factors beyond our control.

Just lucky enough to become bird food
Efforts that are effectively out of our hands, and depend on the unpredictable behavior of others.

Like the birds of the air, he sits high and looks low
Reflecting on the power dynamics of the world, and acknowledging the role that luck, opportunity, and chance play in our success.

This is one little way his eye is on the sparrow
Our lives and fortunes are intimately tied to the larger systems and processes of the universe.

Some of the seeds fell on very sharp thorns
Some efforts may be undermined or challenged by external influences that are hostile or malevolent.

When they started to come up they did nothing but choke
The influence of these negative factors may work to stifle or obstruct progress, even with our best efforts.

A very pointy problem when your aim is poor
When we are not mindful about the situation we are in or our goals, we may not accurately assess or anticipate negative factors that could impact our success.

Think'in before you leap's the only way to be sure
We need to be thoughtful, purposeful, and strategic in our efforts if we want to minimize the impact of external factors that could impede our progress.

Finally, some fell on some very good soil
Other endeavors may encounter favorable circumstances that are conducive to growth and development.

They'll get all that they need so their fruits won't spoil
These efforts have the right conditions to flourish, and may result in a bountiful harvest.

Just the right amount of water, sun, and dirt
The perfect recipe of factors that can lead to success and growth.

And a little bit of care for the crop wouldn't hurt
Even with favorable conditions, continued maintenance and attention is needed to ensure continued progress and success.

This is a lesson that you have to take in
The overarching moral of the story that we need to heed if we want to succeed in life.

You haven't got an excuse, it's com'in from a good friend
We cannot escape the truth of this lesson, even if we may not like it or want to accept it.

As I've tried to tell you many times before
The singer has attempted to convey the importance of this lesson in the past, but it bears repeating.

The only universal rule is that you reap what you sow
The fundamental principle of life and success that transcends time, place, and circumstance.

Son of Man
Referring to Jesus, who is the 'Son of Man' in Christian tradition.

You reap what you sow
The central message of the song, which is reinforced through the parable of the farmer and his seeds.