Church Bells
RÜÜT Lyrics
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When the church bells ring, when the church bells ring
And you will run to the door and send your troubles away
Where the church bells ring, but you don't go in
You feel your eyes well up and your chest start to burn
People marching in, angels hovering
You know the chords they play and when the takes its turn
AMEN, AMEN, AMEN
Where the babies cry and the tombs lay still
There the church bells ring, life begins and ends
You turn and face the sky and you cry until
No more church bells ring, there's only love within
AMEN, AMEN, AMEN
AMEN, AMEN, AMEN
The song "Church Bells" by RÜÜT is a powerful commentary on spirituality and the role it plays in one's life. The opening lines of the song suggest that the singer is hesitant to attend church, even though they are aware of the comforting power that the sound of the church bells can hold. The use of the words "dirty shoes" represents the idea that the singer feels unworthy to enter the church, perhaps because of sins or flaws that they hold within themselves.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is deeply moved by the sound of the church bells, and feels a strong connection to the divine when they listen to them. The lyrics "People marching in, angels hovering" suggest that the singer can sense a spiritual presence around them, but they don't yet feel ready to fully commit themselves to a religious practice.
Line by Line Meaning
You'll wear those dirty shoes through the meadow today
Today, you'll walk through the grassy meadow wearing your dirty shoes
When the church bells ring, when the church bells ring
When the bells of the church start ringing
And you will run to the door and send your troubles away
You'll rush to the door of the church and leave behind all the problems
Where the church bells ring, but you don't go in
You hear the sound of the church bells, but you don't enter the church
You feel your eyes well up and your chest start to burn
You feel your eyes fill with tears and your heart start to ache
People marching in, angels hovering
You see people walking in and angels floating around
You know the chords they play and when the takes its turn
You recognize the music played and the moment when the tune changes
But you don't go in, you let the church bells ring
Despite hearing the church bells, you choose not to enter and just listen to the chimes
AMEN, AMEN, AMEN
An exclamation used to express approval, agreement, or congratulations
Where the babies cry and the tombs lay still
At the church, where newborns weep and the graves remain quiet
There the church bells ring, life begins and ends
At the church, the bells chime for both the start and end of life
You turn and face the sky and you cry until
You look up at the sky and cry until
No more church bells ring, there's only love within
When the church bells stop ringing, only love exists
AMEN, AMEN, AMEN
An exclamation used to express approval, agreement, or congratulations
Contributed by Levi M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.