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Harry Belafonte Hosanna Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 6.87/10 [15 votes]Album: Calypso / Original Release Date: 1956Genre: VocalSong Duration: 2 min 39 sec
HARRY BELAFONTE
- Hosanna Lyrics / with translationsHosanna me built a house, oh
Hosanna me built a house, oh
Hosanna me built a house, oh
Hosanna me built a house, oh
House built on a weak foundation
Will not stand oh no
Stories told thru all creation
Will not stand oh no
House built on a weak foundation
Will not stand oh no
Stories told thru all creation
Will not stand oh no
Hosanna, rain come wash it down
Sun come burn it up
Storm come blow it down
This house could never be
This house could never be
It would be weak you see
House built on a weak foundation
Will not stand oh no
Stories told thru all creation
Will not stand oh no
Hosanna me built a house, oh
Hosanna me built a house, oh
Hosanna me built a house, oh
Hosanna me built a house, oh
House built on a rock foundation
It will stand oh yes
Stories told thru all creation
It will stand oh yes
Hosanna, rain come wash on it
Sun come shine on it
Storm can't blow it down
This house will always be
This house will always be
It will be strong you see
Hosanna me built a house, oh
Hosanna me built a house, oh
Hosanna me built a house, oh
Hosanna me built a house, oh
Hosanna me built a house, oh
Hosanna me built a house, oh
Hosanna me built a house, oh
House built on a weak foundation
Will not stand oh no
Stories told thru all creation
Will not stand oh no
House built on a weak foundation
Will not stand oh no
Stories told thru all creation
Will not stand oh no
Hosanna, rain come wash it down
Sun come burn it up
Storm come blow it down
This house could never be
This house could never be
It would be weak you see
House built on a weak foundation
Will not stand oh no
Stories told thru all creation
Hosanna me built a house, oh
Hosanna me built a house, oh
Hosanna me built a house, oh
Hosanna me built a house, oh
House built on a rock foundation
It will stand oh yes
Stories told thru all creation
It will stand oh yes
Hosanna, rain come wash on it
Sun come shine on it
Storm can't blow it down
This house will always be
This house will always be
It will be strong you see
Hosanna me built a house, oh
Hosanna me built a house, oh
Hosanna me built a house, oh
Hosanna me built a house, oh
Facts about Hosanna
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Hosanna is written by Irving Burgie, William Attaway.
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It is first released in 1956 as part of Harry Belafonte's album "Calypso" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 7th track on this album.
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When we focus on what the lyrics are trying to say, the song 'Hosanna' by Harry Belafonte uses the metaphor of building a house on a weak foundation versus a rock foundation to symbolize the importance of having a strong base in life. The rock foundation represents essential first steps which lead toward building successful life paths but without this foundation people will lose all they achieve through their work. Hosanna lyrics mostly emphasizes hope, inspiration, empowerment, spirituality and joy. The song demonstrates how people must develop both their personal power and their capability to overcome challenges while they also learn to accept their weaknesses. The lyrics contain no offensive language, mature themes, or depictions of violence, nudity, or drug use. The content is suitable for all ages.
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Hosanna falls under the genre Vocal.
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Hosanna song length is 2 minutes and 39 seconds.
Who wrote Hosanna lyrics?
Hosanna is written by Irving Burgie, William Attaway.
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When was Hosanna released?
It is first released in 1956 as part of Harry Belafonte's album "Calypso" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 7th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Hosanna lyrics?
When we focus on what the lyrics are trying to say, the song 'Hosanna' by Harry Belafonte uses the metaphor of building a house on a weak foundation versus a rock foundation to symbolize the importance of having a strong base in life. The rock foundation represents essential first steps which lead toward building successful life paths but without this foundation people will lose all they achieve through their work. Hosanna lyrics mostly emphasizes hope, inspiration, empowerment, spirituality and joy. The song demonstrates how people must develop both their personal power and their capability to overcome challenges while they also learn to accept their weaknesses. The lyrics contain no offensive language, mature themes, or depictions of violence, nudity, or drug use. The content is suitable for all ages.
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Which genre is Hosanna?
Hosanna falls under the genre Vocal.
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How long is the song Hosanna?
Hosanna song length is 2 minutes and 39 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Irving Burgie, William Attaway
Record Label(s): 1992 BMG Entertainment
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