Michael
Lopez Trini Lyrics


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Michael, row the boat ashore
Hallelujah
(x 2)

Sister, help to trim the sails
Hallelujah
(x 2)
River Jordan's chilly and cold
Hallelujah

Chills the body, but warms the soul

River is deep, and river is wide
Hallelujah





Milk and honey on the other side
Hallelujah

Overall Meaning

The song "Michael" by Lopez Trini is a spiritual folk song that describes the journey towards spiritual salvation. The song follows the metaphor of rowing a boat to cross the River Jordan, which is a symbol of the boundary between life and death. The repetition of the word "Hallelujah" throughout the song emphasizes the spiritual fervor and the triumph of the human spirit over worldly struggles.


The lyrics of "Michael" also evoke the imagery of sailing, with a plea to "Sister" to help trim the sails. This metaphorical sail-trimming could mean seeking guidance from a spiritual mentor who is more adept at navigating the seas of life. The River Jordan is described as "chilly and cold," but also as a source of comfort and warmth for the soul. This can be interpreted as the journey towards spiritual enlightenment being difficult and potentially dangerous, but ultimately rewarding.


Line by Line Meaning

Michael, row the boat ashore
We call upon Michael to row the boat to shore


Hallelujah
Praise and worship God


Sister, help to trim the sails
We seek assistance from our sisters to adjust the sails of the boat


River Jordan's chilly and cold
The River Jordan is very cold and can be uncomfortable


Chills the body, but warms the soul
Despite the discomfort of the cold river, it has a positive effect on our spirit


River is deep, and river is wide
The River Jordan has a vast expanse and is quite deep


Milk and honey on the other side
There is abundance and prosperity on the other side of the river


Hallelujah
Praise and worship God




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALFRED COSTA DOMENICK, LAMBERT FLEMING, TRINI LOPEZ

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Comments from YouTube:

Alvaro Freitas Jr

Essa é capa do compacto lançado no Brasil em 1964...Foi um grande sucesso do Grande Trini Lopez!

José Américo

Eu tinha esse compacto
bye bye love do outro lado do disco

João Aparecido da Silva Filho

Ô saudade boa de sentir.

Afrikitty

Splendid!

Mery Toste

ETERNAL SUCCESS OF GREAT TRINI LOPEZ.

Mery Toste

How Much I Miss You My Eternal Idol TRINI LOPEZ 🎸 Thanks For Your Amazing Legacy 👏👏👏👏 Unforgettable Brilliant, Singer, Actor, Composer, GibsonTriniLopez 🎸🎸🎸 15/5/1937..11/8/2020

Willem Decades

Thats very long time ago for me and i still got de singel :-)

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