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Can anyone please explain what 'will the circle be unbroken' is about!? I was standing by my window On a cold and cloudy day, When I saw the hearse come rollin' For to take my mother away. Chorus: Will the circle be unbroken? By and by Lord, by and by, There's a better home a-waitin' In the sky Lord, in the sky. 2. I told the undertaker, "Undertaker, please drive slow, For this body you are haulin' Lord, I hate to see her go." Chorus: 3. Well I followed close behind her, Tried to hold up and be brave, But I could not hide my sorrow When they laid her in the grave Chorus: 4. I went back home, my home was lonesome, missed my mother she was gone. All my brothers and sisters crying in our home so sad and alone. Chorus: 5. We sang the songs of childhood, hymns of faith that made us strong, Ones that our mother had taught us, hear the angels sing along Chorus: 6. One by one the seats were empty, One by one they went away, Now my family, they are parted, Will they meet again someday? Chorus: What circle? What do they mean 'unbroken'? Why is it broken? I like this song a lot but i have no idea what the chorus is about? If someone could take a few secs to explain that would be much appreciated. It was not in vain...it was in Minneapolis! | |
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the chorus is one of hope that in heaven the family will be one again
the circle of a wedding band symbolizes unity and a never ending love this death has broken the circle but, in heaven, it will be unbroken the circle of life-birth and death [Edited 12/19/04 13:32pm] | |
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thx,
I figured it would be something like that...seems to have become some sort of anthem for songwriters along the way, what I think is very 'deep'...Now I understand why they put it on the ceiling of the country hall of fame. gtrz Kev1n It was not in vain...it was in Minneapolis! | |
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oh, and by the way, one of my favorite all time songs | |
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RockAbilly said: oh, and by the way, one of my favorite all time songs
What version do you prefer? Carter Family, Cash or Nitty gritty dirt band...I especially like the later. It was not in vain...it was in Minneapolis! | |
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