I agree with your interpretation, Rick. I myself have been to Oberammergau several times and found out about the Passion Play. That is why Joni's song here is one of my favorites by her, weaving the biblical story with the Passion Play itself. When she says, "Enter the multitudes...", that is like a stage direction, and the bright colors are in my mind costumes worn by the actors, like you said. As a Christian, I have really enjoyed her attempts at delving into the Bible, like for "Love (ICor. 13) and "Sire of Sorrows" because she doesn't follow the standard in writing a "Christian" song. She delves into human emotions and makes it real, something that alot of Christian songwriters are afraid to do for some reason.
Abby www.authorsden.com/abbymparks
