everlasting arms?
Kim, jin seok
I don't understand what the following sentences mean?
These sentences are from 'I believe I can fly' sung by Kelly R.
I'm leaning on the everlasting arms.
=> what is the everlasting arms?
If I just believe it, there's nothing to it.
= > ?
Always many thanks for your help.
CaseyKCKC
>hi....
>I don't understand what the following sentences mean?
>
>These sentences are from 'I believe I can fly' sung by Kelly R.
>
>I'm leaning on the everlasting arms.
>=> what is the everlasting arms?
The "everlasting arms" may refer to the arms of God. Since God is eternal, His
arms would be "everlasting." Metaphorically, this sentence would then mean
that she is putting her faith in God.
>If I just believe it, there's nothing to it.
>= > ?
"There's nothing to it" is an idiomatic expression which means that something
is simple (easy or uncomplicated). So I think she may mean that the easiest
approach to God (or, possibly, to living one's life, or both) is simply to
surrender to faith.
Since I am not familiar with this song or this singer, my interpretation of
these words involves a certain amount of guesswork. If somebody can enlighten
you further, I hope they will do so.
>Always many thanks for your help.
You're welcome!
Karen
Rex Knepp
>
> These sentences are from 'I believe I can fly' sung by Kelly R.
>
> I'm leaning on the everlasting arms.
Are you *sure* that's from 'I Believe I Can Fly'? 'Leaning on
the Everlasting Arms' is the title of a Christian hymn. The 'arms'
are those of God, according to the song. Leaning on the everlasting
arms means putting one's faith in God.
> If I just believe it, there's nothing to it.
Have faith, me laddie. "There's nothing to it" means it is very
easy, so the phrase means essentially "if I have faith, I can
accomplish (this thing)."
-30-
rex
--
"The glass is half-full." Islam
"The glass is half-empty." Judaism
"Hey! I ordered milk!" Christianity
Gary Williams, Business Services Accounting
>
>These sentences are from 'I believe I can fly' sung by Kelly R.
>
>I'm leaning on the everlasting arms.
I don't know what Kelly R. may mean, but the phrase appears to be an allusion
to a line from a Christian gospel song, in which the everlasting arms are those
of Jesus, and leaning on them refers to putting one's entire trust in him.
Gary Williams
janelaw
>
> CaseyKCKC (case...@aol.com) wrote:
> > > "Kim, jin seok" wrote:
> >
> > >hi....
> > >I don't understand what the following sentences mean?
> > >
> > >
> > >I'm leaning on the everlasting arms.
> > >=> what is the everlasting arms?
> >
> > arms would be "everlasting." Metaphorically, this sentence would then mean
> > that she is putting her faith in God.
> >
>
> It was used very effectively in a Fritz Lang movie about a homicidal
> preacher -- he sang it while he was riding around the countryside
> searching for the two children he wanted to murder. Very sinister.
> Can't remember the name of the film.
>
> Presumably Kelly R was quoting from the hymn.
>
> --
> Ellen Mizzell
It seems to me she must have found either God or prozac.
Kelly R.
I Believe I Can Fly
I used to think that I could not go on
And life was nothing but an awful song
But now I know the meaning of true love
I'm leaning on the everlasting arms
Chorus
If I can see it, then I can do it
If I just believe it, there's nothing to it
I believe I can fly
I believe I can touch the sky
I think about it every night and day
Spread my wings and fly away
I believe I can soar
I see me running through that open door
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
See I was on the verge of breaking down
Sometimes silence, it can seem so loud
There are miracles in life I must achieve
But first I know it starts inside of me
Chorus
Pk2222
>I Believe I Can Fly
Oh, you guys. <sigh> It's R. Kelly (popular, rap and R&B singer) and "I
Believe I Can Fly" came from *Space Jam* - the Warner Bros. cartoon movie that
featured Michael Jordan and other sundry NBA players.
The point of the movie, and, I presume, the song, was to have faith in yourself
- even if you're little or nerdy - and working together you can overcome the
big, bad guys.
Thththththththththththththat's all, folks!
pk
ps: That was Robert Mitchum in "The Preacher" or something like that, wasn't
it?
CaseyKCKC
>
>ps: That was Robert Mitchum in "The Preacher" or something like that, wasn't
>it?
Yes, but the movie was called "The Night of the Hunter." (Charles Laughton
directed it!)
Karen
Pk2222
As would I, or to be really effective, I would choose to "remember the Force."
I'm not from the school that chooses to use sports players as heroes (unless
you think about Jesse Owens or the Jamaican bobsled team). Then again, there's
always Paul M'uaDib.
pk
Pk2222
>directed it!)
Thank you! What a creepy film.....
pk