By Ann Barnhardt
...A while back I wrote about the excellent and pious practice of
teaching children to pray for their future spouse. Here is a lovely
song that I first heard over ten years ago when I attended the “Down
From the Mountain” concert, which was the tour associated with the “O
Brother Where Art Thou” soundtrack. I splurged and bought front-row
center seats at the Paramount Theatre in Denver. Hands down, best show
I’ve ever seen. The only thing missing was the Cox Family, who were on
the bill, but Willard Cox had just been in a serious car accident.
Anyway, this song by Gillian Welch and David Rawlings is about the
anticipation of spousal love, and can also be heard Christologically,
with the imagery of a boat (the Church), a guiding star (the star of
Bethlehem), the wind rushing over the waters (creation and baptism), and
the outstretched arms inviting embrace (Our Lord crucified). Hurry and
take me straight into the arms… indeed.
I want to go all over the world
And start living free
I know that there’s somebody
Who is waiting for me
I’ll build a boat, steady and true
As soon as it’s done
I’m going to sail along in a dream
Of my dear someone
One little star, smiling tonight
Knows where you are
Stay, little star, steady and bright
To guide me afar
Rush, little wind, over the deep
For now I’ve begun
Hurry and take me straight into the arms
Of my dear someone
Hurry and take me into the arms
Of my dear someone
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