The Last Great Hope Is Love
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WELL THE CONCRETE HIGHWAY HANGS ABOVE THE RAILROAD THAT LEADS OUT OF TOWN METAL ON METAL STEEL OVER STEEL IN CARDBOARD BOXES BY THE RIVER HIDDEN BY THE CITY HUSTLE IN AN OCEAN OF PEOPLE CHILDREN FEEL, SING AND PLAY, PRAYER AFTER PRAYER THEY PRAY AND PRAY DOES ANYBODY CARE AROUND HERE? THAT WE'RE DROWNING IN OUR OWN TEARS AS THE WORLD FORGETS ABOUT US THE LAST GREAT HOPE IS LOVE THROUGH FRUITLESS FIELDS AND TENEMENT SHACKS THESE RAILROAD TRACKS KEEP RUNNING WHILE SHE'S WISHING FOR A ONE WAY TICKET OUT OF HERE LIKE HER MOTHER'S MOTHER AND HER MOTHER BEFORE HER SHE WORKS THIS FACTORY FOR PENNIES AN HOUR LIFETIMES OF UNANSWERED PRAYERS TO A GOD SHE KNOWS IS THERE DOES ANYBODY CARE AROUND HERE? THAT WE'RE DROWNING IN OUR OWN TEARS (CHORUS) WELL IT GETS MORE HIDDEN EVERYDAY IN THE THINGS WE DON'T DO AND SAY WHEN WE TURN OUR BACKS AND WALK AWAY WELL LOVE IS MORE THAN JUST A WORD IT'S THE HOPE LEFT IN THIS WORLD CAN WE JUST STOP AND CARE AROUND HERE BEFORE WE'RE DROWNING IN OUR OWN TEARS (CHORUS)




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sarah's song "The Last Great Hope Is Love" paint a vivid picture of a neglected and forgotten community. The concrete highway hanging above the railroad represents the distance between the prosperous world and the outskirts of society. The metallic sounds of the train passing by symbolize the relentless march of progress, while the cardboard boxes by the river represent the destitution and poverty that people are forced to endure.


The song focuses on the perspective of a woman, possibly Sarah herself, who yearns for something more than her current circumstances. She dreams of escaping from the fruitless fields and tenement shacks, echoing the struggles of previous generations. She works in a factory for meager wages, trapped in a cycle of unfulfilled prayers and unanswered hopes.


The chorus emphasizes the theme of love as the last great hope in this desolate world. The lyrics question whether anybody cares about the plight of those drowning in their own tears. The song suggests that if we can just stop and show compassion, if we can truly understand the power of love, then maybe there is a chance for redemption and change.


Overall, "The Last Great Hope Is Love" is a poignant commentary on the indifference and neglect that exists in society. It serves as a reminder that love and empathy have the potential to transform lives and bring hope to the most desperate situations.


Line by Line Meaning

WELL THE CONCRETE HIGHWAY HANGS ABOVE THE RAILROAD THAT LEADS OUT OF TOWN
The elevated road symbolizes the unchanging path that leads away from this place.


METAL ON METAL STEEL OVER STEEL
The constant clashing and merging of different elements, representing the struggles and conflicts in this environment.


IN CARDBOARD BOXES BY THE RIVER HIDDEN BY THE CITY HUSTLE IN AN OCEAN OF PEOPLE
Amidst the busy city life, there are individuals living in poverty and anonymity, their struggles concealed.


CHILDREN FEEL, SING AND PLAY, PRAYER AFTER PRAYER
Even the children, amidst their innocence, can sense the hardships and express their hopes through play and prayer.


THEY PRAY AND PRAY DOES ANYBODY CARE AROUND HERE? THAT WE'RE DROWNING IN OUR OWN TEARS
They continuously seek solace and wonder if anyone in this place truly empathizes with their overwhelming suffering.


AS THE WORLD FORGETS ABOUT US THE LAST GREAT HOPE IS LOVE
As the world neglects and overlooks their plight, love remains their sole source of optimism and redemption.


THROUGH FRUITLESS FIELDS AND TENEMENT SHACKS THESE RAILROAD TRACKS KEEP RUNNING
Despite the desolate surroundings and impoverished living conditions, progress and movement persist through the continuous operation of the railroad.


WHILE SHE'S WISHING FOR A ONE WAY TICKET OUT OF HERE
In her heart, she yearns for an escape from this place, desiring a chance to leave her struggles behind.


LIKE HER MOTHER'S MOTHER AND HER MOTHER BEFORE HER SHE WORKS THIS FACTORY FOR PENNIES AN HOUR
Continuing the cycle of generational struggle, she toils at the factory, earning meager wages like her female ancestors before her.


LIFETIMES OF UNANSWERED PRAYERS TO A GOD SHE KNOWS IS THERE
Throughout her life, she has poured out countless prayers to a higher power, still believing in the existence of a benevolent deity.


DOES ANYBODY CARE AROUND HERE? THAT WE'RE DROWNING IN OUR OWN TEARS
She questions the apathy of those around her, as they seem oblivious to the overwhelming sorrow and suffering prevalent in this place.


(CHORUS)
Repeating the chorus signifies the recurring theme and central message of the song.


WELL IT GETS MORE HIDDEN EVERYDAY IN THE THINGS WE DON'T DO AND SAY
The issues and struggles faced by this community become increasingly concealed and overlooked due to the silence and indifference of others.


WHEN WE TURN OUR BACKS AND WALK AWAY
By deliberately ignoring or abandoning the hardships faced by others, we contribute to their continued suffering.


WELL LOVE IS MORE THAN JUST A WORD
Love encompasses more than mere terminology; it is a profound and transformative force.


IT'S THE HOPE LEFT IN THIS WORLD
Love represents the remaining source of optimism and belief in the goodness that still exists in the world.


CAN WE JUST STOP AND CARE AROUND HERE
An impassioned plea to break the cycle of indifference and show genuine compassion and concern for those in need within this community.


BEFORE WE'RE DROWNING IN OUR OWN TEARS
Urgently highlighting the precarious state of affairs, emphasizing the need for action before the community is consumed by their own sorrow.


(CHORUS)
Reiterating the chorus once again to emphasize the central message of the song.




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Grant&AlAshierA

The LORD rebuke thee ,,,,Let your women keep silence in the churches,1 Corinthians 14:33-40
[33]For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.
[34]Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law.
[35]And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.
[36]What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only?
[37]If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.
[38]But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.
[39]Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
[40]Let all things be done decently and in order......the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord...1 Corinthians 14:37
[37]If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.......John 14:15
[15]If ye love me, keep my commandments.....1 John 2:4-5
[4]He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
[5]But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him..........1 Timothy 2:8-15
[8]I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
[9]In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;
[10]But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.
[11]Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.
[12]But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
[13]For Adam was first formed, then Eve.
[14]And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.
[15]Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety...



Grant&AlAshierA

The LORD rebuke thee ,,,,Let your women keep silence in the churches,1 Corinthians 14:33-40
[33]For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.
[34]Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law.
[35]And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.
[36]What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only?
[37]If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.
[38]But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.
[39]Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
[40]Let all things be done decently and in order......the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord...1 Corinthians 14:37
[37]If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.......John 14:15
[15]If ye love me, keep my commandments.....1 John 2:4-5
[4]He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
[5]But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him..........1 Timothy 2:8-15
[8]I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
[9]In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;
[10]But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.
[11]Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.
[12]But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
[13]For Adam was first formed, then Eve.
[14]And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.
[15]Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety...



Grant&AlAshierA

The LORD rebuke thee ,,,,Let your women keep silence in the churches,1 Corinthians 14:33-40
[33]For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.
[34]Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law.
[35]And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.
[36]What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only?
[37]If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.
[38]But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.
[39]Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
[40]Let all things be done decently and in order......the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord...1 Corinthians 14:37
[37]If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.......John 14:15
[15]If ye love me, keep my commandments.....1 John 2:4-5
[4]He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
[5]But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him..........1 Timothy 2:8-15
[8]I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
[9]In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;
[10]But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.
[11]Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.
[12]But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
[13]For Adam was first formed, then Eve.
[14]And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.
[15]Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety...



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Harmony Sanaa

She STILL looked so pretty and graceful too! Lesson: owning it first gives you the power. Being ashamed gives others power. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

Grant&AlAshierA

The LORD rebuke thee ,,,,Let your women keep silence in the churches,1 Corinthians 14:33-40
[33]For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.
[34]Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law.
[35]And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.
[36]What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only?
[37]If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.
[38]But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.
[39]Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
[40]Let all things be done decently and in order......the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord...1 Corinthians 14:37
[37]If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.......John 14:15
[15]If ye love me, keep my commandments.....1 John 2:4-5
[4]He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
[5]But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him..........1 Timothy 2:8-15
[8]I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
[9]In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;
[10]But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.
[11]Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.
[12]But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
[13]For Adam was first formed, then Eve.
[14]And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.
[15]Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety...

Grant&AlAshierA

2 Timothy 4:3
[3]For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;

Grant&AlAshierA

Ephesians 2:12
[12]That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:

Terri gibson

All I kept saying was peach baby girl cause with or without the wig she's still beautiful

C M85

I'm losing my hair because of medications and I feel ugly. My heart is breaking please father give me strength

Chunkychocolatechip

I don’t know you but Jesus is with you the whole way ❤🙏🏾

Gofran Mustafa

May you heal soon 🙏🏼
You are not ugly my dear, you are BEAUTIFUL with or without the hair

Alayna Jones

You are BEAUTIFUL because you were made in Gods’s image, with or without that hair! You got this!!

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Hugs to your heart and God bless your hair

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