I think this song is one that comes from a deep place in the artists' soul and has deep meaning both spiritually and personally. I think Dundada77 is close when they says it's about Sampson, but I think it more strongly speaks of David. In fact I think the Rufus is drawing a parallel between himself and King David of the Bible. David played his harp and it was soothing to King Saul and pleased the Lord. Notice how the arpeggios mimic the soft plucking of harp strings. Later in David's adult life, after he became King, he succumbed to temptation observing Bathsheba (The wife of Uriah, one of David's Generals)) bathing on the roof. He sent for her, they slept together, she got pregnant and David secretly had her husband killed during a battle. This action brought calamity upon the house of David. So in a sense this event did break the throne by breaking David. The idea of cutting hair is not so much linked to Sampson as it is a reference to a Nazarite (of which Sampson was one) who take a vow not to cut their hair. In My opinion this is a song about broken relationships and broken vows. How all of us are tempted to break the “vows” of relationships. Through the heartache of these tragedies we gain perspective on life. In the third and fourth verse introspection seems to be in the forefront of the lyrics. Wainwright is openly gay and perhaps he’s seen more than his share of heartache. Love is not a victory march; it’s filled with agony and heartbreak as well as magic and fulfillment. Real love is painful, it’s not a cry in the night, nor is it all bright lights. At times it can be a cold and broken hallelujah – but it’s still a hallelujah.
Think you are very insightful Delamarter. I too believe that this song is about King David and his relationship with Bathsheba and God. Did you know that the child he and Bathsheba conceived died? Have you heard the Canadian Tenors sing this? It is awesome!
Think you are very insightful Delamarter. I too believe that this song is about King David and his relationship with Bathsheba and God. Did you know that the child he and Bathsheba conceived died? Have you heard the Canadian Tenors sing this? It is awesome!
though it does speak alot about bathsheba and david, i still think it does mention Sampson specifically. because he also was in Gods grace, and God himself told him to never cut his hair. but Dalilah convinced him, and just like davids temptation for bathsheba, both men lost their thrones, or spiritual good standing with God. and i think that is what the artist is meaning. i agree with everything you said though;)
though it does speak alot about bathsheba and david, i still think it does mention Sampson specifically. because he also was in Gods grace, and God himself told him to never cut his hair. but Dalilah convinced him, and just like davids temptation for bathsheba, both men lost their thrones, or spiritual good standing with God. and i think that is what the artist is meaning. i agree with everything you said though;)
I think this song is one that comes from a deep place in the artists' soul and has deep meaning both spiritually and personally. I think Dundada77 is close when they says it's about Sampson, but I think it more strongly speaks of David. In fact I think the Rufus is drawing a parallel between himself and King David of the Bible. David played his harp and it was soothing to King Saul and pleased the Lord. Notice how the arpeggios mimic the soft plucking of harp strings. Later in David's adult life, after he became King, he succumbed to temptation observing Bathsheba (The wife of Uriah, one of David's Generals)) bathing on the roof. He sent for her, they slept together, she got pregnant and David secretly had her husband killed during a battle. This action brought calamity upon the house of David. So in a sense this event did break the throne by breaking David. The idea of cutting hair is not so much linked to Sampson as it is a reference to a Nazarite (of which Sampson was one) who take a vow not to cut their hair. In My opinion this is a song about broken relationships and broken vows. How all of us are tempted to break the “vows” of relationships. Through the heartache of these tragedies we gain perspective on life. In the third and fourth verse introspection seems to be in the forefront of the lyrics. Wainwright is openly gay and perhaps he’s seen more than his share of heartache. Love is not a victory march; it’s filled with agony and heartbreak as well as magic and fulfillment. Real love is painful, it’s not a cry in the night, nor is it all bright lights. At times it can be a cold and broken hallelujah – but it’s still a hallelujah.
Think you are very insightful Delamarter. I too believe that this song is about King David and his relationship with Bathsheba and God. Did you know that the child he and Bathsheba conceived died? Have you heard the Canadian Tenors sing this? It is awesome!
Think you are very insightful Delamarter. I too believe that this song is about King David and his relationship with Bathsheba and God. Did you know that the child he and Bathsheba conceived died? Have you heard the Canadian Tenors sing this? It is awesome!
though it does speak alot about bathsheba and david, i still think it does mention Sampson specifically. because he also was in Gods grace, and God himself told him to never cut his hair. but Dalilah convinced him, and just like davids temptation for bathsheba, both men lost their thrones, or spiritual good standing with God. and i think that is what the artist is meaning. i agree with everything you said though;)
though it does speak alot about bathsheba and david, i still think it does mention Sampson specifically. because he also was in Gods grace, and God himself told him to never cut his hair. but Dalilah convinced him, and just like davids temptation for bathsheba, both men lost their thrones, or spiritual good standing with God. and i think that is what the artist is meaning. i agree with everything you said though;)
I think Delamarter has explained the beautiful story of this song - I pretty much agree with it.
I think Delamarter has explained the beautiful story of this song - I pretty much agree with it.
I think Delamarter has explained the beautiful story of this song - I pretty much agree with it.
I think Delamarter has explained the beautiful story of this song - I pretty much agree with it.