Pearls
Sade(샤데이) Lyrics
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Scraping for pearls on the roadside
There's a force stronger than nature
Keeps her will alive
This is how she's dying
She's dying to survive
Don't know what she's made of
She cries to the heaven above
There is a stone in my heart
She lives a life she didn't choose
And it hurts like brand-new shoes
Hurts like brand-new shoes
There is a woman in Somalia
The sun gives her no mercy
The same sky we lay under
Burns her to the bone
Long as afternoon shadows
It's gonna take her to get home
Each grain carefully wrapped up
Pearls for her little girl
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
She cries to the heaven above
There is a stone in my heart
She lives in a world she didn't choose
And it hurts like brand-new shoes
Hurts like brand-new shoes
These lyrics tell a powerful story about a woman in Somalia who is struggling to survive by scraping for pearls on the roadside. Despite the harsh conditions and the unforgiving sun that burns her to the bone, she continues to persevere thanks to a force stronger than nature that keeps her will alive. The song describes how this woman is dying to survive and how her life is not one that she chose for herself, yet she lives it with bravery and dedication. The first verse sets the scene for the listener, introducing us to the woman's challenging circumstances and the strength of her character.
The second verse delves deeper into the woman's struggles, describing the difficulty she faces each day as she works tirelessly to collect pearls for her little girl. The lyrics suggest that this is a life that nobody would choose, but that the woman endures it with courage and dignity nonetheless. The chorus, with its repetition of the phrase "hurts like brand-new shoes," is a powerful reminder of the pain that this woman feels on a daily basis, both physical and emotional.
The song as a whole is a poignant tribute to the resilience of women everywhere, and to the remarkable strength of those who endure hardship and pain without losing hope. Sade's haunting vocals and the evocative melody make for a deeply moving listening experience, and the powerful message behind the lyrics is one that is sure to resonate with listeners from all walks of life.
Line by Line Meaning
There is a woman in Somalia
Sade introduces us to a woman in Somalia who is going through a tough time.
Scraping for pearls on the roadside
The woman is working hard to find pearls on the roadside, indicating her struggle to make ends meet.
There's a force stronger than nature
Despite her difficult situation, the woman's will to survive is stronger than natural forces.
Keeps her will alive
That inner strength is what keeps her will alive and motivates her to carry on.
This is how she's dying
The situation is taking a toll on the woman's health and well-being.
She's dying to survive
Despite her hardships, she's not giving up and is willing to do whatever it takes to survive.
Don't know what she's made of
Sade admires the woman's courage and determination, and wonders if she could be as brave if put in the same situation.
I would like to be that brave
This line reiterates Sade's admiration for the woman and her bravery.
She cries to the heaven above
The woman prays to God for help and guidance in her difficult situation.
There is a stone in my heart
Her situation is so heart-wrenching that it creates a sense of emotional heaviness within the listener.
She lives a life she didn't choose
The woman's circumstances and hardships are not of her choosing.
And it hurts like brand-new shoes
The pain caused by her everyday hardships is as sharp and intense as the pain of new shoes rubbing against your skin.
There is a woman in Somalia
The song returns to the woman in Somalia.
The sun gives her no mercy
The harsh sun in Somalia is another obstacle for the woman to overcome.
The same sky we lay under
Even though we may live in a different part of the world, we share the same sky with the woman in Somalia.
Burns her to the bone
The sun is so intense that it's burning her to the bone, highlighting the difficulty of her life in Somalia.
Long as afternoon shadows
The woman's journey home is long and difficult.
It's gonna take her to get home
This is how long it takes for her to get back home.
Each grain carefully wrapped up
The woman is meticulous in her work, carefully wrapping up each grain of pearl.
Pearls for her little girl
She's doing this to provide for her little girl, emphasizing the role of motherhood in her life.
Hallelujah
A word of praise or thanksgiving to God.
Hallelujah
Another word of praise or thanksgiving to God.
She cries to the heaven above
The woman continues to seek guidance from God in her difficult situation.
There is a stone in my heart
This line is repeated to reinforce the emotional heaviness the listener feels as they empathize with the woman's struggles.
She lives in a world she didn't choose
This line is also repeated, highlighting the fact that, despite circumstances out of her control, she's doing her best to survive and provide for her child.
And it hurts like brand-new shoes
This is also repeated to emphasize the intense pain and hardship the woman faces every day.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HELEN ADU, ANDREW HALE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@carlosaroliveira5
Pearls
There is a woman in Somalia
Scraping for pearls on the roadside
There's a force stronger than nature
Keeps her will alive
This is how she's dying
She's dying to survive
Don't know what she's made of
I would like to be that brave
She cries to the heaven above
There is a stone in my heart
She lives a life she didn't choose
And it hurts like brand-new shoes
Hurts like brand-new shoes
There is a woman in Somalia
The sun gives her no mercy
The same sky we lay under
Burns her to the bone
Long as afternoon shadows
It's gonna take her to get home
Each grain carefully wrapped up
Pearls for her little girl
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
She cries to the heaven above
There is a stone in my heart
She lives in a world she didn't choose
And it hurts like brand-new shoes
Hurts like brand-new shoes
Composers: Helen Adu / Andrew Hale
@lslmadi
@@patriciaalva1156If you were to die today, are you a 100% sure you will go to heaven?
If no, here is what the bible says,
(1) Romans 3:23 KJV [23] For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.
Q1. Do you know what Sin is?
Sin is anything bad that we have done.
Q2. Have you sinned before?
Yes or No?
(2) Revelation 21:8 KJV [8] But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
Because we have sinned, and God does not allow Sin into Heaven, the punishment is burning hell.
What is the way to reconcile our peace and relationship with God?
Q3. Do you know the Story of Jesus?
(3) Romans 5:8 KJV [8] But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Jesus = God who lived up in Heaven, but he came down on earth and became a man like us, he lived for 33.5 years without committing any sin. Then there were certain people who were jealous and therefore framed him on phony charges, and crucified him. Then he was buried and resurrected on the third day; Now he lives in HEAVEN.
Q4. Do you know why Jesus went through all this bloody mess for us?
A4. As mentioned, our sin is the reason why we can’t go to heaven, and the only thing that can wash away our sin is the Blood of Jesus.
(4) Romans 5:9 KJV [9] Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
According to the bible, the only way for us to reconcile with God is through Christ Jesus’s blood, and not through any works that we do or merits we accumulate, such as water baptism, attending church, or any good thing that we do. The following verses clearly support this.
(5) Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV [8] For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: [9] Not of works, lest any man should boast.
(6) 2 Corinthians 7:10 KJV [10] For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.
In order to get saved, repentance of one’s sin is needed to get saved, we need to be sorry, and repent, with conviction, that we are a wretched sinner.
(7) Romans 10:9 KJV [9] That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
If you truly do believe in everything you have heard in the gospel, ,I strongly suggest you to make a proclamation to GOD! You can say it to God in less than 15 seconds !Repeat after this simple prayer, to make sure you truly get saved. Remember repeating this prayer doesn't save you, it's you telling God you BELIEVE THE GOSPEL. Ok, here is the prayer :
‘Dear GOD,
I know I am a sinner, as I repent, I put my faith, that Jesus is GOD, and that he died, buried and resurrected, so that his blood, can wash away my Sins. I put my faith in that alone to save me, not my good works. In Jesus’s holy name, I pray. Amen!
Congratulations ! Now you are a child of God. Download /Buy a KJV bible (I highly suggest getting a hard copy bible , as one day, it will be illegal to buy, own or even have an online version of the bible) and search for youtube channel like REAL Bible Believers , Spencer Smith to help you grow , study dispensationalism to understand the bible ( How do we reconcile the verses in the New Testament that tell us that we need works to show our faith, and another that tells us that nothing that can take our salvation away? That's why we need to study biblical dispensationalism to rightly divide the word of God.( study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth, 2 Timothy 2:15) (I recommend the dispensationalism video from Genesis to Revelations by Dr. Gene Kim, https://youtu.be/GI4CteEFxOk) , Jesus in Genesis (https://youtu.be/RmnUkNT55gU)
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@simonealexascott
That "Hallelujah" gives me chills everytime.
@rhonfo43
simonealexa that Halleuiah is the highest praise to God.
@Jsimm100
Me Too
@christiana8962
simonealexa the same...)
@fulusikhipha2246
I cry , everytime
@marestin
The most important "Hallelujah" of this century
@zakariaabdi588
I’m Somali this song reminds me of my grandmother. She was a strong woman who managed to bring all her kids overseas by working in dangerous war torn country. She even raised the children of her husbands second wife that he did not tell her about as her own after their mother ran off on them because my grandfather refused to leave my grandmother for her. She would pray to god. Always puts others before her own comfort.
@KranjarxJenas
I’m Somali too and I feel deeply connected to this song and my mother Allah Yerhamu
@J3SUSOnMC
her vocals are so smooth and soft yet so powerful, simply unmatched
@yvonnehaggins4449
Yeeees!!!