Hallelujah

> They say a special harmony existed,

> Played by David, pleasing to the Highest.

> But music holds no real sway for you, does it?

> The progression moves this way, a common sound,

> Sadness descends, then joy can be found,

> The perplexed ruler crafting his sacred praise.

> Hallelujah, Hallelujah

> Hallelujah, Hallelujah

> Your belief was firm, yet sight you craved,

> You witnessed her bathing, divinely paved.

> Her beauty in the moon's glow overwhelmed you.

> She bound you tightly, without a fight,

> Destroyed your power, stole your regal light,

> And from your lips, she drew that sacred sound.

> Hallelujah, Hallelujah

> Hallelujah, Hallelujah

> You claim my words misuse the sacred name,

> I'm not even sure of its acclaim.

> But even if I knew, what does it matter to you?

> Each phrase contains a sudden, piercing gleam,

> The meaning stays, whatever you might deem,

> The sacred or the flawed, the heartfelt cry.

> Hallelujah, Hallelujah

> Hallelujah, Hallelujah

> I gave my all, though strength was not my own,

> Emotionless, I reached out to be known.

> I spoke sincerely, no deception meant for you.

> And though the outcome fell far from my aim,

> Before the Master Singer, I'll proclaim,

> No other words but this will pass my tongue.

> Hallelujah, Hallelujah

> Hallelujah, Hallelujah

> Hallelujah, Hallelujah

> Hallelujah, Hallelujah

> Hallelujah, Hallelujah

> Hallelujah, Hallelujah

> Hallelujah, Hallelujah

> Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Citations: [[1]](http://books.google.com/books?id=E3RjAAAAcAAJ)