Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven
Embracing Life's Journey: A Reflection on the Desire for Heaven
Lyrics
Everybody wants to go to heaven but nobody wants to die
Expresses the universal desire to reach heaven but reluctance to face death.
Everybody wants to go to heaven but nobody wants to die
Reiterates the contradiction that people aspire for heaven but fear the process of dying.
Once upon a time there lived a man and his name was Hezekiah
Introduces Hezekiah, a man who lived with a strong connection to God.
He walked with God both day and night but he didn't wanna die
Highlights Hezekiah's devotion to God but reluctance to embrace death.
He cried, "Oh Lord, please let me live, death is close, I know"
Hezekiah's plea to God to spare his life, acknowledging the proximity of death.
God smiled down on Hezekiah and gave him fifteen years to go
God's positive response to Hezekiah's plea, granting him an additional fifteen years of life.
Everybody wants to go to heaven but nobody wants to die
Reiterates the widespread desire for heaven and aversion to death.
Lord, I wanna go to heaven but I don't wanna die
Expresses a personal longing for heaven but reluctance to face death.
Though I long for the day when I'll have new birth
The singer desires spiritual rebirth but cherishes earthly life.
Still I love livin' here on earth
Expresses a love for living on earth despite the anticipation of heavenly existence.
Everybody wants to go to heaven but nobody wants to die
Reiterates the paradoxical desire for heaven and aversion to death.
When Jesus lived here on this earth he knew his father's plan
Shifts the focus to Jesus, acknowledging his awareness of the divine plan.
He knew that he must give his life to save the soul of man
Highlights Jesus' sacrifice, recognizing the necessity of giving his life to save humanity.
When Judas had betrayed him, her father heard him cry
Refers to Judas betraying Jesus and Jesus bravely facing death despite reluctance.
He was brave until his death but he didn't wanna die
Recognizes Jesus' courage until his death, mirroring Hezekiah's earlier sentiment.
Everybody wants to go to heaven but nobody wants to die
Reiterates the common desire for heaven and the avoidance of death.
Lord, I wanna go to heaven but I don't wanna die
Expresses a personal wish for heaven while acknowledging the fear of death.
Though I long for the day when I'll have new birth
Desire for spiritual rebirth coexists with an appreciation for earthly life.
Still I love the livin' here on earth
Acknowledges love for life on earth despite the anticipation of heavenly existence.
Everybody wants to go to heaven but nobody wants to die
Repeats the universal desire for heaven and the aversion to death.
Everybody wants to go to heaven but nobody wants to die
Reiterates the contradiction between the desire for heaven and the reluctance to face death.
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