Freedom Hangs Like Heaven Lyrics

Lyric discussion by SnwBorder52 

Cover art for Freedom Hangs Like Heaven lyrics by Iron & Wine

Its a song about Mary and Joseph, and their struggle after Jesus (the newborn) was born. They're both scared, but they keep confident in their beleif of the child's fate and because of these help keep each other resolute.

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"But his papa's going to hide shaking gristle And shaking like bone" other than that line id think its Joseph talking to Mary. Though "his papa" could be in reference the big G.O.D., but i doubt it.