Lyrics
There's a place that they call Heaven
Introduction to a place known as Heaven.
Just south of town way up on a hill
Heaven is located just south of town on a hill.
They say you can see for miles
Describes the scenic view from Heaven, suggesting clarity and vastness.
When the sun goes down, time stands still
Emphasizes a tranquil moment when the sun sets, creating a sense of time standing still.
No I've never been up to Heaven
The singer has not been to Heaven but expresses a desire to go.
But I've always wanted to go
Reiterates the longing to visit Heaven.
It's ten miles down highway eleven
Specifies the route to Heaven, ten miles down highway eleven.
And ten more minutes up the old dirt road
Further details about the journey, ten more minutes up an old dirt road.
Well hey baby I was hoping
The singer invites someone (baby) to join them on a drive to Heaven.
Maybe you'd feel like taking a drive
Expresses a hopeful desire for the listener to take a drive.
'Cause I can take you on a trip to Heaven
The singer offers to take the listener on a trip to Heaven and return the same night.
And have you back by tonight
Assures that the journey won't take too long.
Well there's a store on the way to Heaven
Highlights a store on the way to Heaven, suggesting a need for supplies.
They oughta have everything we need
Suggests that the store has everything required for the trip.
A bag of ice, a six pack of something
List of items needed for the journey, including ice and beverages.
And a few dollars worth of gasoline
Mentions the necessity of gasoline for the trip.
Well hey baby I was hoping
Repeats the invitation to take a drive to Heaven.
Maybe you'd feel like taking a drive
Reiterates the hope that the listener will join for the drive.
'Cause I can take you on a trip to Heaven
Reaffirms the offer to take the listener to Heaven and back the same night.
And have you back by tonight
Emphasizes the efficiency of the trip, ensuring a return by tonight.
Oh I've heard that it's perfect
The singer has heard that Heaven is perfect, prompting the listener to explore it.
So what do you say we see if they're right
Proposes verifying the perfection of Heaven by going there together.
Well I can take you on a trip to Heaven
Reiterates the offer to take the listener on a trip to Heaven.
And have you back by tonight
Ensures the listener's return the same night after the Heavenly experience.
Well hey baby I was hoping
Repeats the invitation for the listener to take a drive to Heaven.
Maybe you'd feel like taking a drive
Expresses the hope that the listener will consider joining the journey.
'Cause I can take you on a trip to Heaven
Confirms the singer's ability to take the listener on a trip to Heaven.
And have you back by tonight
Reassures a prompt return, emphasizing the same-night timeframe.
There's a place that they call Heaven
Reiteration of the introduction to the place called Heaven.
Just south of town way up on a hill
Repeats the location description of Heaven, emphasizing the hill and view.
They say you can see for miles
Restates the idea that from Heaven, one can see for miles, especially at sunset.
When the sun goes down, time stands still
Reiterates the magical aspect of time standing still when the sun goes down in Heaven.
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