Spirit in the Sky
Journey to the Afterlife: Embracing the Spirit in the Sky
Lyrics
When I die and they lay me to rest
Expressing the anticipation of death and the subsequent burial.
Gonna go to the place that's the best
Desiring to reach the best afterlife or spiritual destination.
When I lay me down to die
Referring to the act of laying down for death.
Goin' up to the spirit in the sky
Expressing the intention of ascending to a spiritual realm after death.
Goin' up to the spirit in the sky
Reiteration of the desire to reach the spiritual realm.
That's where I'm gonna go when I die
Emphasizing that the spiritual realm is the chosen destination after death.
When I die and they lay me to rest
Repeating the theme of death and laying to rest.
Gonna go to the place that's the best
Reiterating the aspiration to go to the best place after death.
Prepare yourself you know it's a must
Encouraging self-preparation for the inevitable journey after death.
Gotta have a friend in Jesus
Stressing the importance of having a connection with Jesus as a friend.
So you know that when you die
Highlighting the assurance that having Jesus as a friend brings when facing death.
He's gonna recommend you
Believing that Jesus will advocate for the individual in the afterlife.
To the spirit in the sky
Referring to the recommendation to the spirit in the sky after death.
Gonna recommend you
Reiterating the recommendation to the spiritual realm.
To the spirit in the sky
Confirming the spiritual destination after death.
That's where you're gonna go when you die
Stating the chosen afterlife destination for the person being addressed.
When you die and they lay you to rest
Repeating the theme of death and laying to rest for someone else.
You're gonna go to the place that's the best
Reiterating the desire to reach the best place after death for someone else.
Never been a sinner I never sinned
Claiming a virtuous life without sin.
I got a friend in Jesus
Affirming a friendship with Jesus as a source of spiritual support.
So you know that when I die
Asserting the confidence that Jesus will facilitate entry into the spiritual realm after personal death.
He's gonna set me up with
Describing the assistance Jesus will provide to reach the spirit in the sky.
The spirit in the sky
Emphasizing the connection with the spirit in the sky through Jesus after death.
Oh set me up with the spirit in the sky
Reiterating the desire to be arranged or set up with the spirit in the sky after death.
That's where I'm gonna go when I die
Affirming the spiritual destination for the individual after death.
When I die and they lay me to rest
Repeating the theme of personal death and the subsequent journey to the best place.
I'm gonna go to the place that's the best
Reiterating the aspiration to reach the best place after death.
Go to the place that's the best
Finalizing the emphasis on the chosen destination after death.
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