Way over Yonder
Journey to Peace: Lori Williams' Soulful Odyssey Beyond
Lyrics
Way over yonder
Refers to a distant place
Is a place that I know
A familiar place
Where I can find shelter
A place offering protection and refuge
From hunger and cold
A place to escape hunger and cold
And the sweet tastin' good life
Where the enjoyable and pleasant life is readily available
Is so easily found
Emphasizes the ease of finding a good life there
A way over yonder, that's where I'm bound
The destination or goal of the speaker
I know when I get there
Anticipation of arrival and what will be encountered
The first thing I'll see
Anticipating the first sight upon arrival
Is the sun shining golden
Imagery of a radiant sun, symbolizing positivity and hope
Shining right down on me
The positive impact of reaching the destination
Then trouble's gonna lose me
Expectation of leaving troubles behind
Worry leave me behind
Leaving behind worries and concerns
And I'll stand up proudly
Standing confidently and assuredly
In true peace of mind
Experiencing genuine inner peace
I'm talkin' about
Reiteration of the destination
I'm talkin' about
Reemphasis on the destination
Way over yonder
Reiteration of the distant place
Is a place I have seen
A place previously visited or envisioned
In a garden of wisdom
Describing the location as a place of wisdom
From some long ago dream
Recollection of a dream from the past
Oh maybe tomorrow
Hoping for a potential future arrival
I'll find my way
Expectation of finding the way
To the land where the honey runs
Describing a place where abundance is constant
In rivers each day
Portraying the richness and abundance of life
And the sweet tastin' good life
Emphasizing the ease of finding a good life there
Is so easily found
The destination or goal of the speaker
A way over yonder
Reiteration of the destination
That's where I'm bound
Emphasizing the goal of reaching the destination
I'm talkin' about
Reiteration of the destination
I'm talkin' about
Reemphasis on the destination
Way over yonder
Reiteration of the distant place
That's where I'm bound
Reiteration of the speaker's goal to reach the destination
Oh yes
Confirmation of the intended destination
That's where I'm bound
Affirmation of the destination as the ultimate goal
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