The Dancer
Steven Delopoulos Lyrics
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Seen the hard wind take a good man down
I lived and I learned
Raised the flag, bruised and burned
And crawled back home, lost and found
I’ve seen the side of the ocean wide
And the answer was written as the sun went down
And she threw down her rope
And led me to the garden, lost and found
In truth, my friends
This life has no end
And I’ve been running for an answer
But He wrote it note for note, wrapped it up in love
So it’s on my knees like a dancer
Oh mercy of peace
And guardian of grace
Oh perfect and healing arranger
Lay your hand upon my head
And lift me off the bed
Baptizing a brother from a stranger
The song "The Dancer" by Steven Delopoulos can be interpreted in various ways, but one possible interpretation revolves around themes of reflection, redemption, and spirituality. The first stanza sets the tone for the song, as the singer reflects on the experiences he has been through, both positive and negative. He acknowledges that he has made mistakes, but also learned from them. The imagery of the "hard wind" taking a good man down suggests that life is not always fair, and that even the best of people can be brought low by external circumstances.
In the second stanza, the singer turns his attention to the sea, which has long been a symbol of mystery and transcendence. The fact that the answer he seeks is "written as the sun went down" suggests that knowledge and wisdom can be gleaned from nature and the passage of time. The arrival of a new character, "she," adds a sense of hope and connection to the narrative. By throwing down her rope and leading the singer to a lost garden, she provides him with a sense of purpose and direction.
Line by Line Meaning
I’ve done my time and I’ve drunk all the wine
I have experienced and indulged in all the pleasures of life
Seen the hard wind take a good man down
I have witnessed the struggles of good people being defeated by harsh circumstances
I lived and I learned
I have gained experience and knowledge through living
Raised the flag, bruised and burned
I have fought for my beliefs and suffered injuries
And crawled back home, lost and found
I have returned home after wandering and feeling lost, but have found myself again
I’ve seen the side of the ocean wide
I have witnessed the vastness of the ocean
And the answer was written as the sun went down
I have found answers as the day comes to a close
She came to me in hope
Someone came to me seeking hope
And she threw down her rope
They offered a helping hand to pull me out of a difficult situation
And led me to the garden, lost and found
They guided me to a place of peace and understanding where I found myself again
In truth, my friends
Truly, my companions
This life has no end
Life is eternal and continues beyond death
And I’ve been running for an answer
I have been searching for a solution to my problems
But He wrote it note for note, wrapped it up in love
However, the answer has been there all along, written with care and love
So it’s on my knees like a dancer
I humbly accept and embrace the solution like a graceful dancer
Oh mercy of peace
I seek the compassionate hand of peacefulness
And guardian of grace
As well as the protective support of grace
Oh perfect and healing arranger
The one who orchestrates everything perfectly and brings healing
Lay your hand upon my head
Please bless me with your touch
And lift me off the bed
Elevate me to a new level of awareness
Baptizing a brother from a stranger
Transforming an unknown person into a welcomed sibling
Contributed by Adalyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.