Finale
Schwartz Stephen Lyrics
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Oh God, I'm bleeding
Oh God, you're bleeding
Oh God, I'm dying
Oh God, I'm dying
Oh God, you're dying
Oh God, I'm dead
Oh God, I'm dead
Oh God, you're dead
Long live God, long live God
Long live God, long live God
Long live God, long live God
Prepare ye, the way of the Lord (Long live God, long live God)
Prepare ye, the way of the Lord (Long live God, long live God)
Prepare ye, the way of the Lord (Long live God, long live God)
The lyrics to Schwartz Stephen's song Finale are full of powerful imagery and religious symbolism. The repeated lines of "Oh God, I'm bleeding", "Oh God, I'm dying", and "Oh God, I'm dead" seem to describe the physical and spiritual pain of someone who is experiencing a profound transformation or awakening. This is reinforced by the lines "Prepare ye, the way of the Lord", which suggest that this transformation is connected in some way to a spiritual awakening or religious experience.
As the song progresses, the repetition of "Long live God" takes on a different, more celebratory quality, suggesting that despite the pain, there is a sense of joy and transformation that comes from being connected to a higher power. The final lines of "Prepare ye, the way of the Lord" serve as a call to action, urging listeners to prepare themselves for a similar transformation or awakening.
Overall, the song seems to be about the way that suffering and pain can lead to spiritual growth and connection with a higher power. It is a powerful and moving reminder of the strength and resilience of the human spirit, even in the face of intense suffering.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh God, I'm bleeding
I'm suffering and in pain, everything is falling apart for me at this moment
Oh God, you're bleeding
In times of trouble, you too are not immune to the suffering in this world
Oh God, I'm dying
My existence is slipping away, I am not able to hold onto it anymore
Oh God, you're dying
Even though you are an omnipotent being, you too will cease to exist eventually
Oh God, I'm dead
My time on this earth has ended, my body and soul have parted ways
Oh God, you're dead
The concept of your all-powerful presence has ceased to exist, we are left wondering about the mysteries of the universe
Long live God, long live God
Despite our individual struggles with mortality, let us acknowledge the eternal presence of a higher power
Prepare ye, the way of the Lord (Long live God, long live God)
Let us prepare ourselves for the inevitable, and embrace the idea of a continuation of life beyond our time here on earth
Contributed by Adrian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.