Noah's Ark
Stone Coyotes The Lyrics

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Like a bolt from the sky
In the twinkling of an eye
There came a revelation
And wouldn't you know
Fate dealt the blow
And changed my destination

Falling, Struck down, Struck down

When love came calling
My eyes opened, hopin'
When love came calling

We've been working in the dark
Building Noah's ark
Forty days and forty nights the flood waters risin'
Two by two by two

Two by two by two
Hand in hand we watch for land on the horizon

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Stone Coyotes' song "Noah's Ark" speak about a sudden change in fate and destiny with the arrival of love. The opening lines "Like a bolt from the sky / In the twinkling of an eye / There came a revelation" describe the suddenness of this change. The singer's fate was suddenly altered, and they were struck down by the power of love, which brought a sense of hope and possibility. The repetition of the phrase "Struck down" emphasizes the impact of this revelation.

The song then references the biblical story of Noah's ark, suggesting that the singers have been working in the dark, building their own ark to weather the storms of life. The line "Two by two by two / Two by two by two" suggests that the singers are working together with another person or people, building their ark and holding hands as they navigate the flood waters of life. The song ends on an optimistic note, with the singers watching for land on the horizon.

Overall, "Noah's Ark" is a song about the transformative power of love and the importance of working together to weather life's storms.

Line by Line Meaning

Like a bolt from the sky
Suddenly and unexpectedly

In the twinkling of an eye
In an instant

There came a revelation
A sudden realization or understanding

And wouldn't you know
And it's not surprising that

Fate dealt the blow
My destiny was changed by forces beyond my control

And changed my destination
And altered the course of my life

Falling, Struck down, Struck down
Felt overwhelmed, defeated

When love came calling
When I fell in love

My eyes opened, hopin'
I became optimistic and hopeful

We've been working in the dark
We've been working on something without clear direction or understanding