“The Dark Night of the Soul” by St. John of the Cross
I.
In a dark night,
Channeled Song: “The River of Dreams” by Billy Joel
Interpretation: In the middle of the night.
With anxious love inflamed,
Channeled Song: “Anxiety” by Doechii
Interpretation: Being very anxious.
O, happy lot!
Channeled Song: “Happy” by Pharrell Williams
Interpretation: Being very happy.
Forth unobserved I went,
Channeled Song: “Escapade” by Janet Jackson
Interpretation: Sneaking to his lover’s chamber.
My house being now at rest.
Channeled Song: “Our House” by Madness
Interpretation: His house.
II.
In darkness and in safety,
Channeled Song: “Safe and Sound” by Capital Cities
Interpretation: Safe.
By the secret ladder, disguised,
Channeled Song: “Secret” by Madonna
Interpretation: A secret ladder.
O, happy lot!
Channeled Song: “Happy” by Pharrell Williams
Interpretation: Being happy.
In darkness and concealment,
Channeled Song: “Secret” by Madonna
Interpretation: Hiding his happiness.
My house being now at rest.
Channeled Song: “Relax” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Interpretation: Finally able to relax.
III.
In that happy night,
Channeled Song: “Oh Happy Day” by The Edwin Hawkins Singers
Interpretation: A happy night.
In secret, seen of none,
Channeled Song: “Secret” by Madonna
Interpretation: Not being seen.
Seeing nought myself,
Channeled Song: “Believe” by Cher
Interpretation: Believing this to be true.
Without other light or guide
Channeled Song: “Spotlight” by Jennifer Hudson
Interpretation: Not having used a candle.
Save that which in my heart was burning.
Channeled Song: “Fire And Desire” by Rick James with Teena Marie
Interpretation: Madly in love.
IV.
That light guided me
Channeled Song: “Follow Me” by Uncle Kracker
Interpretation: Being led.
More surely than the noonday sun
Channeled Song: “You Will Know” by Stevie Wonder
Interpretation: Knowing his way in the dark.
To the place where He was waiting for me,
Channeled Song: “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” by George Michael with Aretha Franklin
Interpretation: His lover waiting for him.
Whom I knew well,
Channeled Song: “Secret Lovers” by Atlantic Starr
Interpretation: Hiding a gay relationship.
And where none appeared.
Channeled Song: “Alone” by Heart
Interpretation: Thinking he’d be alone.
V.
O, guiding night;
Channeled Song: “Blue Moon” by New Edition
Interpretation: Using the moon as his guide.
O, night more lovely than the dawn;
Channeled Song: “Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera
Interpretation: A beautiful dawn.
O, night that hast united
Channeled Song: “Reunited” by Peaches & Herb
Interpretation: Together again.
The lover with His beloved,
Channeled Song: “With You” by Tony Terry
Interpretation: Being with his lover.
And changed her into her love.
Channeled Song: “Changes” by David Bowie
Interpretation: Changing into a dress.
VI.
On my flowery bosom,
Channeled Song: “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus
Interpretation: A flowery bosom.
Kept whole for Him alone,
Channeled Song: “All For You” by Janet Jackson
Interpretation: Being reserved for Him.
There He reposed and slept;
Channeled Song: “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” by Eurythmics
Interpretation: Sleeping in his chamber.
And I cherished Him, and the waving
Channeled Song: “Cherish” by Kool & The Gang
Interpretation: Cherishing him.
Of the cedars fanned Him.
Channeled Song: “Cool It Now” by New Edition
Interpretation: Being fanned.
VII.
As His hair floated in the breeze
Channeled Song: “Float On” by The Floaters
Interpretation: Hair floating in the breeze.
That from the turret blew,
Channeled Song: “Ice Cream Castles” by The Time
Interpretation: From the castle tower.
He struck me on the neck
Channeled Song: “Bad” by Michael Jackson
Interpretation: Having been bad.
With His gentle hand,
Channeled Song: “Slow Hand” by The Pointer Sisters
Interpretation: A gentle hand.
And all sensation left me.
Channeled Song: “Delirious” by Prince
Interpretation: Unable to think.
VIII.
I continued in oblivion lost,
Channeled Song: “Keep On Movin’” by Soul II Soul
Interpretation: Continuing to live.
My head was resting on my love;
Channeled Song: “Head” by Prince
Interpretation: Resting his head.
Lost to all things and myself,
Channeled Song: “I’d Die Without You” by P.M. Dawn
Interpretation: Unable to live without his male lover.
And, amid the lilies forgotten,
Channeled Song: “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus
Interpretation: Lilies.
Threw all my cares away.
Channeled Song: “Finally” by CeCe Peniston
Interpretation: Finally able to come out of the closet.
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