Homecoming in Heaven
Heavenly Homecoming: Embracing Joyful Reunion Beyond Earthly Bonds
Lyrics
HOMECOMING IN HEAVEN
Introduction: The title "Homecoming in Heaven" suggests a theme of returning to a heavenly place.
(Willie Nelson - Paul Buskirk - Walt Breeland-Claude Gray)
Credit: Credits the songwriters Willie Nelson, Paul Buskirk, Walt Breeland, and Claude Gray.
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Copyright Information: Mentions the copyright holder as '62 Tree Publishing.
My years have been many my loved ones are gone
Reflection on Aging: Expresses the singer's experience of many years passed and the loss of loved ones.
And I miss them more every day
Grief and Longing: Acknowledges the increasing sense of missing departed loved ones each day.
I'm ready to move to that heavenly home
Readiness for the Afterlife: Indicates the singer's preparedness to move on to a heavenly home.
And I yearn for the day I can say
Anticipation: Expresses the singer's longing for the day when they can announce their homecoming in heaven.
Take this ring from my finger these shoes from my feet
Symbolic Gesture: Describes the willingness to part with material possessions like a ring and shoes.
Take all of my worldly possessions away
Detachment from Worldly Possessions: Echoes the theme of relinquishing material belongings for a spiritual journey.
Just leave me my Bible a date I must keep
Retaining Faith: Despite letting go of worldly possessions, the singer wants to keep the Bible, highlighting the importance of faith.
It's homecoming in heaven for me
Declaration: Announces the forthcoming homecoming in heaven for the singer.
I'll kiss my old mother shake hands with my dad
Fond Reminiscence: Imagines reuniting with the singer's old mother and shaking hands with the dad.
I know they'll remember their boy
Confidence in Recognition: Believes that the parents will remember their boy in the afterlife.
We'll all be so happy and I'll be so glad
Anticipation of Joy: Expects happiness and gladness upon the reunion with family in heaven.
As our cup runneth over with joy
Abundance of Joy: Foresees overwhelming joy as represented by the metaphor of the cup running over.
Take this ring from my finger
Reiteration: Repeats the willingness to part with the ring as a symbolic gesture of detachment.
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