Blessing
Maura O'Connell Lyrics

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May the rain always fall softly upon your fields
And the sun pour down like honey where you stand
May the wind be at your back and the road rise to meet you
And your soul rest at last in the hollow of God's hand

Life isn't easy, no one ever said it was
But if you are lucky, you will love and be loved

And may the rain always fall softly upon your fields
And the sun pour down like honey where you stand
May the wind be at your back and the road rise to meet you
And your soul rest at last in the hollow of God's hand

Trouble and sorrow carve the lines on your face
Don't fear tomorrow, cuz you will meet it with Grace

And may the rain always fall softly upon your fields
And the sun pour down like honey where you stand
May the wind be at your back and the road rise to meet you
And your soul rest at last in the hollow of God's hand

May your friends be as many as the promises that you keep
May your laughter in heaven cause the devil to weep

And may the rain always fall softly upon your fields
And the sun pour down like honey where you stand

May the wind be at your back and the road rise to meet you
And your soul rest at last in the hollow of God's hand, in the hollow of God's hand

Overall Meaning

"Maura O'Connell's Blessing" is a beautiful traditional Irish Blessing song that has been sung by many artists over the years. The song's lyrics are pretty straightforward and in each verse, the singer wishes the listener with some beautiful sentiment. The first verse is about the environment, hoping that the rain always falls softly upon their fields and the sun pours down like honey where they stand. Secondly, they talk about the journey, with the wind at their back and the road rising to meet them. Finally, they hope that they can rest their grateful souls in the hands of God.

The second verse delves deeper into the harsh realities of life, in admitting that life is not easy and everyone goes through their own share of sorrow and trouble. However, through all of those ups and downs, they can still find consolation in love and being loved. The verse ends with a reminder of blessings, praying that the rain falls softly on their field and the sun pours down like honey where they stand.

The third and final verse is a beautiful reminder of shared blessings. It emphasizes the importance of friendships and promises kept, hoping that one's laughter in heaven would cause the devil to weep. The lyrics finally conclude with the familiar refrain, reminding the listener of the blessings they carry in their hearts, and the hope that their souls would find their resting place in the hollow of God's hand.

Line by Line Meaning

May the rain always fall softly upon your fields
May your life always be nourished with gentle blessings

And the sun pour down like honey where you stand
May you bask in the warmth of life's sweetest moments

May the wind be at your back and the road rise to meet you
May your journey in life be filled with ease and good fortune

And your soul rest at last in the hollow of God's hand
May you find peace and comfort in the divine presence

But if you are lucky, you will love and be loved
In the end, love is all that truly matters

Trouble and sorrow carve the lines on your face
Life's difficult moments leave a mark on your soul

Don't fear tomorrow, cuz you will meet it with Grace
Have faith that tomorrow will bring its own blessings

May your friends be as many as the promises that you keep
May you be surrounded by those who share your values

May your laughter in heaven cause the devil to weep
May your joy and happiness transcend this life and leave a lasting impact

And your soul rest at last in the hollow of God's hand, in the hollow of God's hand
May you find eternal peace and comfort in the loving embrace of the divine

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