Noah's Ark
The Stone Coyotes 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 Stone Coyotes's song "Noah's Ark" describes the journey of the singer who was struck down by his fate only to be saved by love. The song opens with a sudden revelation that changes the direction of the singer's life. Love comes calling and the singer's eyes are opened, hopeful for their future. The lyrics suggest that despite the blow struck by fate, love offers a way out.


The second verse shifts the focus to building Noah's Ark, which is symbolic of being prepared for the challenges ahead. The forty days and nights of rain represent a long period of hardship, and the two-by-two pairing of animals symbolizes companionship and a sense of unity. The final line, "Hand in hand we watch for land on the horizon," reveals the idea of hope and determination, as the singer navigates through difficult times, knowing that land is just beyond the horizon.


Overall, "Noah's Ark" is a powerful song that offers a message of love, hope, and resilience in the face of adversity. It suggests that while fate can deal us a blow, we can build our own ark and navigate through tough times with the support of loved ones.


Line by Line Meaning

Like a bolt from the sky
Suddenly and unexpectedly, an important realization came to me


In the twinkling of an eye
It happened in a split second


There came a revelation
I had a sudden realization or understanding of something important


And wouldn't you know
As expected, something happened


Fate dealt the blow
Something outside of my control caused a negative outcome


And changed my destination
My plans or goals were redirected by circumstances beyond my control


Falling, Struck down, Struck down
I was emotionally knocked down or defeated by something


When love came calling
I fell in love


My eyes opened, hopin'
After falling in love, I was filled with hope and optimism


We've been working in the dark
We have been working on something difficult or uncertain without much guidance or direction


Building Noah's ark
We are building something to protect us from a coming disaster


Forty days and forty nights the flood waters risin'
The disaster we are preparing for has arrived and is getting worse


Two by two by two
We are grouping ourselves or our possessions in pairs


Two by two by two
We are grouping ourselves or our possessions in pairs


Hand in hand we watch for land on the horizon
Together, we are hopeful and looking for a safe haven or better future




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Written by: KEITH

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