Three Strands

Damien Rice

Two people enter marriage based on their prior experiences. Yet marriage connects deeper than physical togetherness. It requires that the couple "understand each other's thoughts and dreams." (Gibran)
  If the basis for  marriage has its foundation in friendship, then subsequent arguments will not break apart the strands of the marriage knot.
   This quote and story about marriage is illuminating:

“Though One May Be Overpowered, Two Can Defend Themselves. A Cord Of Three Strands Is Not Quickly Broken.” – Ecclesiastes 4:12

"My husband proposed with a ring that had this life verse inscribed on the inside. This verse is incredibly meaningful to both of us. Understanding that two are better than one, but that two with God is even stronger has saved our marriage multiple times! The three cords represent a husband, a wife, and God. As the three form a close relationship with each other they cannot be quickly broken. Oh how so many marriages would benefit from clinging to this verse!"

  Damien Rice's song is bittersweet and the character is preparing for  a life filled with lies, death and problems. Nevertheless, the author of Ecclesiastes has  good point. This is powerful stuff.