A Place
Fernando Lyrics


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PICTURE c CHILD IN HIS EcRLIES
c NcKED ONE SIMILING cT THE SUN
THIS SUN CcN LIGHT cLL HIS FcTE
c CLOUD COULD SHUT cLL THE DOORS
HE McY HcVE FEELINGS TO FLY
cND TOUCH THE SKY cS c DOVE
BUT DOVES CcN BE cS c TcRGET
cND SHOTS COULD BREcK cLL ITS WINGS
TIME CcN HEcL cLL ITS WOUNDS
BUT c DOVE IN FEcR COULD NOT FLY cNYMORE

c McN WHO LIVES cS cN ICEBERG
c SLEEPING HEcRT HIDING IN COLD SEcS
c FLOcTING SOUL ScILING NOWHERE
NOWHERE TO WIPE HIS TEcRS
NO ONE CcN BE SUCH c STRONG McN
cND DENY THESE FEELINGS I SEE
CcUSE cIN´T NO ROSE WITHOUT THORNS
cND EVEN SKIES WITHOUT SHOTS
REcLITY IS WHcT WE FEcR
cND FRcILTY IS OUR NcME

...cND HOLDING THcT FELLING
I WcSN´T WcLKING OVER ME
BUT cS EMPTY cS c BREEZE

...cND FOLLOWING THcT SOULS




I´LL REST IN HOME, c WELL-KNOWN PLcCE
FcLLING TEcRS FROM c McN IN PcIN

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "A Place" by Fernando convey profound emotions and depict vivid imagery that captures the essence of vulnerability, strength, and human experience.


In the first verse, the singer describes a child in their innocence, basking in the warmth of the sun with a smile on their face. The imagery of a cloud potentially blocking out the sunlight represents obstacles and challenges that may arise in life, hindering one's ability to soar freely like a dove. Despite the potential for setbacks and pain, time has the power to heal wounds, but the fear instilled in the dove prevents it from ever flying again. This can be interpreted as a symbol of the lasting impact of fear on one's ability to pursue their dreams and aspirations.


The second verse shifts the focus to a man likened to an iceberg, with a cold and guarded heart drifting aimlessly in vast, empty seas. The imagery of a floating soul experiencing deep sorrow without solace or comfort emphasizes the isolating nature of internal struggles and the inability to express emotions. The assertion that no one can be entirely strong and impervious to pain challenges the notion of invincibility and highlights the universality of human vulnerability. The mention of roses with thorns and skies with storms emphasizes the inevitability of adversity and challenges as inherent aspects of life.


In the final verse, the singer reflects on the weight of emotions that they carry, likening the heaviness to a breeze passing through them. This imagery conveys a sense of emptiness and detachment from oneself, as if the feelings are fleeting and transient. By following the souls in search of a well-known place to rest, the singer acknowledges the longing for familiarity and comfort amidst turmoil and pain. The tears shed by a man in pain signify the profound depth of emotional turmoil and the cathartic release that comes with expressing inner struggles.


Overall, "A Place" delves into the complexities of human emotion, resilience, and the search for solace in the face of adversity. The vivid imagery and poignant reflections on fear, strength, and vulnerability invite listeners to contemplate the multifaceted nature of the human experience and the enduring quest for a place of peace and belonging.


Line by Line Meaning

PICTURE A CHILD IN HIS EYES
Imagine a child looking at the world with innocence and wonder


NAKED ONE SMILING AT THE SUN
Bare and vulnerable, finding joy and warmth in the sunlight


THIS SUN CAN LIGHT ALL HIS FACE
The sun can illuminate and reveal all of his emotions


A CLOUD COULD SHUT ALL THE DOORS
Obstacles can obstruct his path and hinder his progress


HE MAY HAVE FEELINGS TO FLY
He may have dreams and aspirations to soar high


AND TOUCH THE SKY AS A DOVE
To reach for the unreachable, like a dove reaching for the sky


BUT DOVES CAN BE AS A TARGET
However, dreams can be vulnerable to attacks and setbacks


AND SHOTS COULD BREAK ALL ITS WINGS
Challenges and hardships can shatter these dreams and hopes


TIME CAN HEAL ALL ITS WOUNDS
But with time, wounds can be mended and healed


BUT A DOVE IN FEAR COULD NOT FLY ANYMORE
Yet, fear and insecurity can ground these dreams permanently


A MAN WHO LIVES AS AN ICEBERG
One who is cold and distant, hiding their true emotions


A SLEEPING HEART HIDING IN COLD SEAS
Emotions and passions locked away in icy waters


A FLOATING SOUL SAILING NOWHERE
Lost and adrift without purpose or direction


NOWHERE TO WIPE HIS TEARS
No solace or comfort for his sorrow and pain


NO ONE CAN BE SUCH A STRONG MAN
Even the strongest individuals have vulnerabilities and emotions


AND DENY THESE FEELINGS I SEE
It is impossible to ignore or deny these deep-seated emotions


'CAUSE AIN'T NO ROSE WITHOUT THORNS
Life has obstacles and challenges even amidst beauty and joy


AND EVEN SKIES WITHOUT SHOTS
Peace and tranquility can still be disrupted by turmoil


REALITY IS WHAT WE FEAR
Our fears shape our understanding of the world


AND FRAILTY IS OUR NAME
Our vulnerability and weakness is inherent in our identity


AND HOLDING THAT FEELING
Grasping onto those emotions and sentiments


I WASN'T WALKING OVER ME
It's as if I was not truly present or aware


BUT AS EMPTY AS A BREEZE
Feeling hollow and void, like a passing wind


AND FOLLOWING THAT SOULS
Trailing those lost and wandering spirits


I'LL REST IN HOME, A WELL-KNOWN PLACE
I will find solace and peace in a familiar and comforting environment


FALLING TEARS FROM A MAN IN PAIN
Shedding tears and expressing sorrow for a man enduring suffering




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Comments from YouTube:

Thosewithus

I can't believe there are no comments on this! This is one of the greatest songs on the planet. I saw Fernando recently at Harvest in Riverside and he was a HUGE blessing. He is a must see!

Kas Barlow

Am lost for words... This song is wonderful, Praise be to the LORD GOD our GOD

kay jarrell

This song is perfect for the wounded child/woman. "Father, at your feet I will never be afraid", "guardian of my heart". Look up Webster's guard and guardian. Christ goes before us and God is our rear guard. And consider that he has been there "all of my life". Check out "No One Else", "Sleepless Nights", "Creation Song"," Sing to Jesus" and "Here is Love". Fernando writes straight from God's heart to ours. He is our husbandman (Isa. 54). It amazes me He hasn't rejected me one second in 30 yrs.

Dar Candelaria

Praise God for the amazing talent Fernando has! such a huge blessing to many! ❤❤❤

Sushil Suryawanshi

God Bless Fernando, your songs have been a blessing to me

ドワテリ

You have held all my days in the palm of my hand,Lord thank you for Fernando Ortega :)

NightSky777

love the accordion :))   Thanks for posting this anointed song, my hearts prayer

Guitarpick1770

I really love this song. What a blessing!

Deb Staton

Beautiful Hymn!

Susan Coleman

Beautiful words - I love this song! Thanks for posting!

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