Jesus I / Mary Star of the Sea
Zwan Lyrics

jesus, i've taken my cross
I have made a commitment to follow you, even if it means facing difficulties and hardships in life.

all to leave and follow thee
I am willing to leave everything behind in order to follow you and your teachings.

i'm destitute, despised, forsaken
I have nothing and have been rejected and abandoned by others, but I still choose to follow you.

and follow thee
My sole purpose in life is to follow you and live according to your teachings.

man make trouble to distress me
People try to cause problems for me and bring me down, but I choose to face these challenges as part of my commitment to you.

to drive my heart to the cross
These challenges help me grow stronger in my faith and bring me closer to the ultimate sacrifice and teachings of Jesus.

jesus
Calling out to Jesus as a way of reaffirming my commitment and devotion to him.

reborn
A renewal of spirit and faith, as if being born again and starting anew.

so perish every fond ambition
All desires and goals of this world are temporary and fleeting, and I am willing to let them fade away in pursuit of eternal life through faith in God.

god and trouble are all i've known
Through suffering and hardship, I have gained a deeper understanding and relationship with God.

yet how rich is my condition
Even though I have faced hardship, my faith has given me a sense of richness and fulfillment that cannot be found in material possessions.

god and heaven are all my own
My faith in God and the promise of eternal life are the most valuable possessions I have.

rooms full of salt
Metaphorically salty tears and sadness, possibly alluding to the idea of suffering for others and making sacrifices.

fault my pluck
Despite my courage and determination, I am still susceptible to fault and mistakes.

and a poets charm so far, ever far
An intangible quality that is beyond reach or understanding, perhaps describing the allure of faith or spiritual enlightenment.

little stars that burn the holes in my soul
The pain and anguish of life can leave a lasting impact on the soul, but it also has the potential to inspire growth and change.

when everything feels like rain
Describing a sense of despair and hopelessness, where even the simplest joys in life can feel oppressive and overwhelming.

the road we're on, the things we crave
The path of life and the desires we have can be tumultuous and uncertain.

if i should sleep, what's left to dream
In moments of defeat, it can be difficult to find hope or inspiration for the future.

dreampt as i dive
A dreamlike state of mind, perhaps alluding to the idea of longing for spiritual enlightenment or a deeper understanding of life.

find the deep
Discovering the truth or profound understanding of the world and one's place in it.

out of reach of all the stars, ever far
The ultimate goal or purpose of life may be out of reach or unfathomable, but it is still worth pursuing and striving for.

listless tides along the changing shore
The ebb and flow of life, and how it is constantly evolving and changing.