Lyric discussion by Tolinv 

42 steps posted an insightful point a few years ago, suggesting that the Garabandal apparitions of Mary during the time period just prior to this song being written may have influenced the lyrics. Like other apparitions these were held up to ridicule by many people. Consider:

“And when the masquerade is played and neighbor folks make jokes As who is most to blame today”

@Tolinv Thank you.

Thinking about the song today on the Feast of Lourdes.

@Tolinv Yep.

@42 ste

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