I have always thought that this song was absolutely beautiful. And now that I’ve sat with it, I can see even more of the beauty of it. Stevie Wonder, hats off to you.
“O so long for this night I prayed that a star would guide you my way to share with me this special day. Well, a ribbon’s in the sky for our love.” It has been a lifelong dream that the singer found someone to share love with him. He prayed for a divine love, guided by a star. And it seems that such a love has been found, and a ribbon in the sky (presumably a rainbow) is there as a symbol of their relationship and the covenant that they share.
“If allowed, may I touch your hand, and if pleased, may I once again? So that you too will understand there’s a ribbon in the sky for our love.” This seems to be a moment where vulnerability and openness are being asked for. When beginning the venture into a new love, it takes a great deal of strength and courage to really launch into that space of being open enough to let someone really get to know you. I appreciate that he is respectful and patient enough to ask, not rushing things but making it known that he has intentions toward love in this relationship. And the ribbon in the sky seems to be the assurance that this will be more than just a fling.
“This is not a coincidence and for more than a lucky chance, but what it is that was always meant is our ribbon in the sky for our love.” When real love happens, it’s not just a coincidence or an event of chance. It comes as the result of divine movement and orchestration, as symbolized by the ribbon in the sky.
“We can’t lose with God on our side. We’ll find strength with each tear we cry. From now on, it will be you and I and our ribbon in the sky.” It’s been said that when God is the third part of the relationship, said relationship will bring life and success (even if it is only seasonal). And when relationship goes through ups and downs, tears (whether happy or sad) have the ability to build a stronger connection between people because it is shared/expressed emotions. Because of the depth of things, the singer is set on making this something that will last forever…
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