Story Behind the Song
I've always liked the book of Tobit, and so I wrote a song about it!
Lyrics
"Who are you, and what are you doing here?"
"I am one of your kinsmen."
"Do you know the way to Media?"
"Yes, I have been there many times before."
"I very much want to go there now, but wait,
Let me tell my father.
I'd go with him but he is blind and old,
That's why I need you to go with me."
Chorus:
I'm off to meet a girl in Media,
She's been married, seven times before, and
Each was killed, on their wedding night.
I'm hoping my fortune is better than theirs.
Off to marry Sarah -- in Media,
She's been married seven times before and,
Each one was killed by a demon.
My friend says that he has a plan.
Along the way, we caught a fish, and then
We cooked it up and ate it.
Except for certain parts we saved,
Because my friend said to do so.
When we arrived I asked for Sarah's hand,
And soon, very soon we were married.
Together we prayed, and burned some more of the fish,
So that we be spared from the demon.
Chorus
The demon fled, and the two of us were spared.
We had a great big party.
We partied for a fortnight and then it was,
It was time to return home.
Turns out my guide was an archangel,
(Didn't really eat, he was kidding).
Used the rest of the fish, and my dad can see.
Who knew things could end so happy?
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