I am Weary
Sarah Hannah & Leah Peasall Lyrics
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Lay my head upon your breast
Throw your loving arms around me
I am weary let me rest
Seems the light is swiftly fading
Brighter scenes they do now show
I am standing by the river
Kiss me mother kiss your darlin'
See the pain upon my brow
While I'll soon be with the angels
Fate has doomed my future now
Through the years you've always loved me
And my life you've tried to save
But now I shall slumber sweetly
In a deep and lonely grave
Kiss me mother kiss your darlin'
Lay my head upon your breast
Throw your loving arms around me
I am weary let me rest
I am weary let me rest
The song "I Am Weary" by Sarah Hannah & Leah Peasall is a poignant and emotional ballad about death and the desire for peace and rest. The singer of the song is a person who is close to death and is asking their mother to comfort them with her love and to let them rest. The lyrics beautifully convey the sense of weariness and pain that the individual is feeling, as well as the hope of a peaceful future in the afterlife.
The first verse depicts the individual asking their mother to kiss them and hold them close, as they are finding it hard to bear the weight of life. They are exhausted and in need of rest, and the only comfort they seek is from their mother's love. The second verse speaks of the approaching end of life, with the light fading and the individual standing by the river, ready for the angels to take them home. The third verse pays tribute to the love and efforts of the mother throughout the years, but acknowledges that it is time for the individual to sleep eternally, in a deep and lonely grave.
The chorus is a plea to the mother to embrace the individual and bring them peace, letting them rest from their weariness. The song is a reminder that death is universal, but so is the need for love and comfort, and that the end of life is not something to be feared, but rather something to accept with hope and gratitude.
Line by Line Meaning
Kiss me mother kiss your darlin'
Mother, please show me your love one last time before I leave this earth.
Lay my head upon your breast
Let me rest and find comfort on your chest, one of the safest places I know.
Throw your loving arms around me
Embrace me with all the love you have, so I can feel it as I go.
I am weary let me rest
I am exhausted from life's hardships, please let me find peace and rest.
Seems the light is swiftly fading
It feels like my time on this earth is coming to an end, and the light of life is quickly disappearing.
Brighter scenes they do now show
But I can see glimpses of a brighter future and better place waiting for me beyond this life.
I am standing by the river
I am at the edge between life and afterlife, and I can feel the presence of angels waiting for me.
Angels wait to take me home
Angels are here to guide me to my eternal home where I can be at peace.
See the pain upon my brow
My struggle with pain and suffering is evident, but soon it will be over.
While I'll soon be with the angels
My time on earth is almost over, and I will soon be in the company of angels.
Fate has doomed my future now
This is my destiny, and there's nothing that can be done to change it.
Through the years you've always loved me
You have always loved me unconditionally, and I am grateful for that.
And my life you've tried to save
You have always been there for me, doing everything in your power to protect and save me.
But now I shall slumber sweetly
But now my time has come to sleep peacefully and leave this world to go home.
In a deep and lonely grave
My physical body will rest in a grave, but my soul will depart to a better place.
I am weary let me rest
One last time, I beg for your love and comfort before I depart to find eternal rest.
Lyrics © WYNWOOD MUSIC CO. INC.
Written by: PETE ROBERTS, PETER V. KUYKENDALL
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@TheInkPitOx
What's this Wharvey Gals? Your name's McGill?
No sir. No since you got hit by that train.
I wasn't hit by any train.
Mama said you was hit by a train.
Blooey.
Nothin' left.
Just a grease spot on the L&N.
Now she's got us back to Wharvey.
That's her maiden name.
You got a maiden name, Daddy?
No, Daddy ain't got no maiden name.
That's your misfortune.
Then she met Vernon.
Uncle Vernon
Til tomorrow
Then he's gonna be Daddy
I am the only Daddy you'll ever have!
@angelxxx4042
I like the harmonies .. wish we would see more old school styles of music brought back..
@flowergirl465
People are still singing this type of music, it hasn’t gone anywhere. Look up some bluegrass families.
@Sam-gj7ol
what genre is this kind of song? country?
@slevinkelevra5901
Somewhere deep in my soul, this old timey music sings directly too ❤️♥️❤️🙏👍🤔❤️♥️❤️
@jawboneify
Me TOO!!..🎯💖
@jocelynschenk539
I grew up listening to this song, me and my siblings would sing along, O Brother, Where Art Thou? Is one of my favorite movies
@cardinalmet5483
I like it too! Except the language...
@b.r.holmes6365
Ditto. Marvelous movie. Timeless
@owenlj6261
I'll be somewhere working for my lord!
@taeilballs12756
omg I just searched this up bc I remember when I was with my grandma when I was little and she played this in the car everytime I was with her. I WAS OBSESSED AND KNEW ALL THE WORDS