Third Day - She Sings In Riddles Lyrics
Lyrics
The voice of an angel, I cannot tell
Light or darkness, heaven or hell
The smile of a believer, wedged and bound
Friend or deceiver, the truth or a lie
Chorus:
She sings in riddles, she sings in rhymes
Say everything and nothing at the same time
Still there's something to loose my mind
She sings in riddles, she sings in rhymes
Words of a poet, in perfect time
With Christians and answers,
Every verse, every line
But I smile and I wonder, is there a song
I'm not always silent.
Is it right, is it wrong?
Video
She Sings In Riddles (Southern Tracks Session)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on March 27, 2007, as part of Third Day's compilation album *Chronology, Vol. 1 (1996-2000)*, "She Sings In Riddles" offers a profound exploration of discernment in a world often shrouded in ambiguity. The song grapples with the challenge of distinguishing truth from deception, light from darkness, and genuine faith from superficial adherence. The lyrical narrative presents a figure whose words are captivating, described as having "the voice of an angel," yet whose pronouncements are inherently puzzling, leaving the narrator in a state of questioning. This dichotomy between apparent beauty and underlying uncertainty immediately brings to mind the biblical warnings against false prophets and deceptive teachings. Jesus Himself cautioned in Matthew 7:15, "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves." The "smile of a believer, wedged and bound" further intensifies this struggle, suggesting a surface-level piety that might conceal a less certain inner reality, prompting the question of whether this person is a "friend or deceiver."
The chorus encapsulates the song's central theme: "She sings in riddles, she sings in rhymes, say everything and nothing at the same time." This paradox mirrors the difficulty in discerning spiritual truth from cleverly crafted falsehoods. The Bible frequently addresses the importance of understanding God's Word accurately, rather than merely reciting it. Proverbs 3:5-6 encourages, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." The song's narrator experiences a similar internal wrestling match, admitting, "Still there's something to loose my mind." This is not a passive acceptance but an active engagement with the ambiguity, a desire to understand the true nature of what is being presented.
The verses continue to delve into this challenge. The description of "words of a poet, in perfect time, with Christians and answers, every verse, every line" speaks to the allure of eloquent and seemingly sound pronouncements. However, the ensuing questions, "is there a song I'm not always silent. Is it right, is it wrong?" reveal the underlying skepticism that arises when the message, however well-articulated, fails to bring a settled assurance. This resonates with the call to test the spirits, as exhorted in 1 John 4:1, "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test whether spirits are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world." The song, through its poetic phrasing, serves as a compelling reminder of the spiritual discipline required to navigate a world where sincerity can be mistaken for truth, and where the loudest voices may not always speak the most profound or accurate messages. Ultimately, "She Sings In Riddles" encourages listeners to engage with a discerning spirit, to ponder deeply, and to seek the solid ground of truth amidst the captivating complexity of human communication, always leaning on the unchanging Word of God for guidance.