Ideological differences with Robertson and general feelings of hopelessness and depression brought Walsh to re-examine her life's direction. After leaving Robertson's enterprises in 1992 she sought therapy for her depression, eventually returning to college at Fuller Theological Seminary in California to take on doctoral studies in theology. Pat Robertson explained her departure from CBN as the result of a "Nervous Breakdown" brought on by the tremendous demands of her work with CBN. He asked his viewers to keep her in their prayers and ask God to give her the strength to continue doing his work.
She went on to write a book exploring her struggle with depression and her experiences with her faith as a Christian, entitled Honestly. While Walsh had written several books on theology before, this autobiography would become the wellspring of her later work on personal aspects of faith and would set the tone for her introspective, personal, but Evangelical approach to affairs of modern theology.
Over the course of the latter 1990s, Walsh's work has concerned women's issues within the church and the unique relationship of the contemporary woman with God. Walsh has written over seventeen books including Honestly, Living Fearlessly, and Life is Tough, but God is Faithful. She has also written several books for children recently. She also has continued her musical career as a songwriter and singer and has recorded several albums of new Christian music and traditional hymns arranged to a Celtic sound. While Walsh's work in both music and as a minister has overall been held in high regard, some critics feel that despite her impressive mind and ability to write in plain language about complex theological ideas, Walsh has taken a less inclusive approach to a number of issues than she might have in her more recent books.
As of 2007, Walsh has appeared on many TV programs such as: Life Today, Hour of Power and The Rock Gospel Show (BBC) among many others.
Trapeze
Sheila Walsh Lyrics
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Thought I could make it on my own
Then came the big surprise out of the blue
What is a clown supposed to do
Suddenly I'm falling out of the sky
Don't let me go or I will die
Take hold of me or there will be a tragedy
Whose hands are these on my trapeze
I'm falling free You rescued me so willingly
On my trapeze
Why did I walk away?
You were my life
Patiently taught me how to fly
That was my big mistake
I need You so
Please hold me tight, don't let me go
In Sheila Walsh's song Trapeze, she sings about a performer who believed they could make it on their own, but then suddenly found themselves falling out of the sky. The performer asks, "What is a clown supposed to do?" as they are falling and needing someone to save them. The chorus asks, "Whose hands are these on my trapeze? Take hold of me or there will be a tragedy." The performer needs someone to rescue them from falling and potentially dying.
The song can be interpreted in different ways, but it seems to convey a message about the importance of having support and guidance in life. The performer in the song represents someone who thought they could make it on their own, but then realized they needed someone to help them. This could apply to relationships, careers, or any aspect of life where someone may feel like they can handle things alone but then face unexpected challenges.
The imagery of the trapeze is also significant in the song. The trapeze represents the idea of taking risks and trying new things, but it also can be dangerous and requires skill to navigate. The performer in the song learns that even though they have skills, they still need someone to guide them and keep them safe while they are taking risks.
Overall, Sheila Walsh's song Trapeze is a reminder of the importance of having support and guidance in life, especially when taking risks or facing unexpected challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
I was the only one Star of the show
I was the star of my own life, thinking that I could do it alone.
Thought I could make it on my own
I believed that I could handle everything alone and didn't need others' help.
Then came the big surprise out of the blue
Suddenly I faced an unexpected and major problem in my life.
What is a clown supposed to do
I realized that I was unprepared to handle this situation and didn't know what to do.
Suddenly I'm falling out of the sky
I feel like I'm falling apart, without control.
Don't let me go or I will die
I'm desperately trying to hold on, and if I give up, it will be disastrous.
Whose hands are these On my trapeze
I don't know whose hands are holding me, and I feel helpless and scared.
Take hold of me or there will be a tragedy
Please hold me tight, or else something terrible might happen.
Whose hands are these on my trapeze
I still don't know whose hands are holding me, but I'm relieved to be rescued.
I'm falling free You rescued me so willingly
I am saved without any effort, and I'm amazed by how easy it was for someone to help me.
On my trapeze
I am grateful for the help that I received from an unexpected source.
Why did I walk away?
I regret my past actions and decisions.
You were my life
You were everything to me, but I didn't realize it at the time.
Patiently taught me how to fly
You have been patient with me and helped me develop my skills and strengths.
That was my big mistake
I realize now that walking away from you was the biggest mistake of my life.
I need You so
I now realize that I need you and your help in my life.
Please hold me tight, don't let me go
I am pleading with you to stay with me and never let go.
Contributed by Grace R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.