Morning Broke
The Hedgerow Folk Lyrics
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the sky went black before the sun was gone
my heart broke under the weight of your love oh God
I'm still here with your blood on my hands
and a heart so dark that it could blind this man
oh bright and morning star shine on me today
see your reflection in my drowning eyes
call it love that he went to die for me
Underneath the violent shouts and cries
I heard the bridegroom calling to his bride
my beloved come and share in everything
I heard you cry
my God where have you gone
three in one torn apart
just to bring my heart back home
In the first verse of the song "Morning Broke," The Hedgerow Folk describe a moment of darkness and sorrow, reminiscent of the scene at Jesus' crucifixion as depicted in the Bible. The weight of the cross, the black sky, and the broken heart represent the pain and suffering of Jesus on the cross, as well as the deep emotional impact that it has on the singer.
The second verse continues this theme, with the singer expressing a sense of guilt and remorse for their role in Jesus' death. The blood on their hands and the darkness in their heart symbolize the weight of sin, both their own and that of humanity as a whole, that led to the need for Jesus' sacrifice. The plea for the "bright and morning star" to shine on them represents a desire for forgiveness and redemption, a hope that despite the darkness, there is still light and hope to be found.
The third verse brings the focus back to Jesus' sacrifice and the love that led him to willingly give his life. The image of a silhouette against a rolling sky and the reflection in the singer's eyes create a powerful image of the impact that Jesus' sacrifice can have on us, even in our darkest moments. The reference to the bridegroom and his bride is a reminder of the deep love and commitment that Jesus has for his people, and the invitation for us to share in everything that he has done for us.
Overall, "Morning Broke" is a powerful and poignant song that captures both the pain and the hope of Jesus' crucifixion, as well as the deep emotional and spiritual impact that it can have on us today.
Line by Line Meaning
Morning broke under the weight of the cross
The dawn arrived as Jesus carried the cross, signifying the beginning of his suffering and sacrifice
the sky went black before the sun was gone
The darkness of sin overshadowed the world even as the day continued to pass
my heart broke under the weight of your love oh God
God's love was so powerful that it broke the singer's heart with its intensity
I'm still here with your blood on my hands
The singer feels guilty for Jesus' suffering and death, and wishes they could have prevented it
and a heart so dark that it could blind this man
The singer feels their own heart is filled with darkness and sin, which could prevent them from truly seeing the light
oh bright and morning star shine on me today
The singer prays for Jesus to shine his light on them and help them find their way back to faith
A silhouette against a rolling sky
Jesus' figure contrasted with the dark and tumultuous sky as he took on the weight of humanity's sins
see your reflection in my drowning eyes
The singer sees Jesus' reflection in their own tears and sorrow, recognizing his love and sacrifice for them
call it love that he went to die for me
The singer acknowledges that Jesus' death was an act of love, and feels grateful for his sacrifice
Underneath the violent shouts and cries
Amidst the chaos of Jesus' crucifixion, the singer heard his voice calling to them
I heard the bridegroom calling to his bride
Jesus is referred to as the bridegroom, calling his followers his bride or beloved
my beloved come and share in everything
Jesus invites his followers to share in his eternal life and love
I heard you cry
The singer hears God's cries for humanity, and feels their own guilt and sorrow
my God where have you gone
The singer feels abandoned by God in their pain and confusion
three in one torn apart
A reference to the Holy Trinity, with Jesus' death representing a fracture in the divine unity
just to bring my heart back home
Jesus' sacrifice was made to save humanity and bring them back into God's embrace
Contributed by William P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nonnahs
Simply beautiful.