Holy
Gypsy Kyss Lyrics
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All the while with the wind and the rain
Another day moves along
I'll wait one more just the same
I had a tryst with a woman
Who rides bareback and steers my mane
She carries with her things I need
Holy is her name
If I pray will I be able to see
Holy come set me free
The harder you ride the softer your fall will be
Have you seen the girl
that holds the world inside her heart
Running on stones layed in her mind
Moving from stop to start
I had a dream
that she was standing in a corner bedroom
Staring out the window with her face against the glass
Warm as summer's sun
Pure as the driven snow
Five A.M. the sun is shining
I could barely sleep
I look up and to my surprise
stands Holy at my feet
Her dress torn Her skin was dirty
I could hardly believe
When she told me how some man had stolen
what rightfully belonged to me
The song "Holy" by Gypsy Kyss is a melancholic reflection of a man's journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening. The lyrics reflect on the challenges and tribulations of life and the hope for redemption and freedom. The song opens with the singer waiting for a woman called Holy, who he describes as bareback rider and holds the things he needs. The woman is a metaphor for his spiritual muse, and she seems to be the only remedy for his troubles. The singer expresses his desire to see her and be freed from his pain through his prayer.
The second verse talks about a dream that the singer had, where he saw Holy standing in a corner bedroom, staring out of the window. The woman in the dream is portrayed as enigmatic, powerful, and serene, holding the world inside her heart, and running on stones laid in her mind. The dream suggests that the woman is the embodiment of the things that the singer needs to find himself and his purpose. The song's atmosphere is dreamy, and the imagery is vivid, creating a surreal ambiance.
The last verse adds another layer to the metaphorical meaning of the song. The singer talks about Holy's appearance at his feet, torn dress, and dirty skin. She tells him of a man who stole something that belonged to him. The loss could be interpreted as the loss of faith, hope, or perhaps something more profound. The singer is both surprised and relieved to see Holy, as it reaffirms his faith and gives him hope that he can regain what he has lost. The song ends with a message of resilience, urging the audience that when they fall, they would land softly if they ride harder.
Line by Line Meaning
Two days pass by
Time has elapsed since the previous event
All the while with the wind and the rain
It has been raining and windy for the past two days.
Another day moves along
Yet another day passes.
I'll wait one more just the same
I'll wait patiently for one more day.
I had a tryst with a woman
I had a secret romantic meeting with a woman.
Who rides bareback and steers my mane
She directs and controls me like a horse rider without a saddle.
She carries with her things I need
She has things that I require or desire.
Holy is her name
She is pure and sacred.
Holy where can you be
Where are you?
If I pray will I be able to see
Can I see you if I pray?
Holy come set me free
Free me and make me pure like you.
The harder you ride the softer your fall will be
The more risks you take, the less painful the consequences will be.
Have you seen the girl
Did you see the girl?
that holds the world inside her heart
The girl with a huge heart.
Running on stones layed in her mind
She is constantly battling difficulties in her mind.
Moving from stop to start
She's always starting over again and again.
I had a dream
I once dreamt.
that she was standing in a corner bedroom
She was standing in the corner of a bedroom in my dream.
Staring out the window with her face against the glass
She was staring intently at something beyond the window.
Warm as summer's sun
Illuminating everything like the sun in summer.
Pure as the driven snow
As pure as snow that has just fallen.
Five A.M. the sun is shining
It is 5 A.M. and the sun is already up.
I could barely sleep
I didn't sleep well.
I look up and to my surprise
I suddenly noticed with surprise.
stands Holy at my feet
You are standing right in front of me.
Her dress torn Her skin was dirty
Your dress is torn and your skin is dirty.
I could hardly believe
I was amazed.
When she told me how some man had stolen
You once told me how a man had taken away something that was mine.
what rightfully belonged to me
Something that was rightfully mine was taken.
Contributed by Hannah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
flugotter
Never underestimate the power of music that impressed you when u was young!
Priest Michael
great song !!!!
flugotter
Oh, so many memories....
cardinalsin13
You 're so right!
Shiafa Lefay
those were the days ... so ... sigh