Hi, all! Am in a production of Godspell atm, and this is definitely one of my favorites!. The opening line definitely is "On the willows there, we hung up our lyres"
The lyre is an ancient musical instrument, often used as accompaniment to singing; to 'hang it up' means in this context giving up music because of sorrow. When the Hebrews were conquered and hauled off to Babylon, their new masters wanted fresh entertainment. The entire song is a direct quote of Psalm 137:2-4 (RSV Bible)
Hi, all! Am in a production of Godspell atm, and this is definitely one of my favorites!. The opening line definitely is "On the willows there, we hung up our lyres"
The lyre is an ancient musical instrument, often used as accompaniment to singing; to 'hang it up' means in this context giving up music because of sorrow. When the Hebrews were conquered and hauled off to Babylon, their new masters wanted fresh entertainment. The entire song is a direct quote of Psalm 137:2-4 (RSV Bible)
a more recent reference would be the exodus of the Jews from Europe to Israll mid 20th century
a more recent reference would be the exodus of the Jews from Europe to Israll mid 20th century
@dancingcrane - You can read more about this subject in the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament.
@dancingcrane - You can read more about this subject in the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament.