Lyrics
Well, it was many years ago in the time of the Bible that they took Him up to Calvary.
Refers to the crucifixion of Jesus on Calvary during biblical times.
They could have let Him go, but instead they chose Barabbus just to set another criminal free.
They had the option to release Jesus but chose Barabbas, a criminal, instead.
When they crucified the ever loving, caring Master with compassion flowing from His eyes
Describes the crucifixion of Jesus, portraying Him as a loving and compassionate figure.
Well, He said to a thief who was begging Him for mercy that "today you'll live in Paradise."
Jesus tells a begging thief that he will be in Paradise that day.
And I'm saved like the criminal on the cross.
Expresses the singer's personal salvation, drawing parallels to the criminal on the cross.
Praise God, I'm saved, no more to suffer loss.
Rejoicing in being saved, grateful that there will be no more suffering or loss.
Well, He said I'd live in Paradise and he's taken care of the cost.
Confirms the promise of living in Paradise and emphasizes that Jesus bore the cost.
Hallelujah! I'm saved like the criminal on the cross.
Celebration and praise for being saved, echoing the experience of the criminal on the cross.
Well, on the Judgment day when all the people gather 'round
Describes a future scenario where people gather on Judgment Day to hear Jesus speak.
Him and they want to hear what He will declare.
Anticipation is high as people await Jesus' declaration.
There will never ever be more intense anticipation that has ever happened anywhere.
Highlights the unparalleled intensity of the moment on Judgment Day.
When they call my name to defend my reputation there is only one thing I can say:
In the singer's defense, acknowledging personal shortcomings and sinfulness.
"I'm a wretch, I'm a worm, I'm a no good sinner." But He said, "I'll save you anyway."
Despite being a sinner, the assurance that Jesus will save and forgive.
Well I', saved, I'm saved, through Jesus I am saved.
Declaration of being saved through Jesus, emphasizing the transformative power of salvation.
Well I', saved, I'm saved, His mercy showed the way.
Acknowledges that salvation is through Jesus' mercy, recognizing His guidance.
Well I', saved, I'm saved, no more for me to say.
Expresses that there's nothing more to add; salvation is complete.
Well I', saved, I'm saved, in Paradise today.
Reiteration of being saved and residing in Paradise at the present moment.
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