Song of Solomon 2:16-17
My beloved is mine and I am his; he pastures his flock among the lilies. Before the day breaks and shadows flee, turn, my beloved, and be like a gazelle or a young stag on the mountains of Bether.
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10 songs meet this passage
Sweater Weather · The Neighbourhood
resonates with Song of Solomon 2:16-17
The imagery of shelter and closeness against the outside world echoes the lovers' delight in each other found in the Song.
“I know we're better than friends”
MILLION DOLLAR BABY · Tommy Richman
resonates with Song of Solomon 2:16
The longing for mutual belonging in a relationship echoes the desire for devoted intimacy found in Scripture's own love poetry.
“I wanna get lost in your ocean and drown”
Azizam · Ed Sheeran
resonates with Song of Solomon 2:16
The desire to be wholly absorbed in a beloved echoes the mutual belonging celebrated in this poetic love song of Scripture.
“Boy, I'm tryna meet your mama on a Sunday”
positions · Ariana Grande
resonates with Song of Solomon 2:16
The desire for committed, delighted belonging to one person echoes the Song's celebration of mutual devotion within covenant love.
“pull me into your arms, say I'm the one you own”
Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) · Beyoncé
strains against Song of Solomon 2:16
Scripture's mutual belonging in love ('my beloved is mine and I am his') contrasts with the song's framing of love as ownership and ultimatum rather than covenant tenderness.
“I could stay awake just to hear you breathing”
I Don't Want To Miss A Thing (From "Armageddon" Soundtrack) · Aerosmith
resonates with Song of Solomon 2:16
Scripture itself has room for this kind of tender, consuming delight in a beloved; devoted romantic love is affirmed, not merely tolerated.
“How wonderful life is while you're in the world”
Your Song · Elton John
resonates with Song of Solomon 2:16
The simple delight in a beloved's presence mirrors the tender mutual belonging celebrated in this love poem.
“How can I hurt when holding you”
Sweet Caroline · Neil Diamond
resonates with Song of Solomon 2:16
Like this celebration of mutual belonging, the song delights in the comfort and security found in a beloved's presence.
“The whole world just fades away”
Breathe · Faith Hill
resonates with Song of Solomon 2:16
Scripture itself celebrates the all-consuming delight of romantic love between two people, as this song does.
“Do you love me, do you wanna be my friend?”
Check Yes or No · George Strait
resonates with Song of Solomon 2:16
The simple, tender mutual claim of love between the two childhood sweethearts mirrors the devoted exclusivity celebrated in this love poem.
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