Lyrics
Yes, I know, it's a long, long road
Acknowledgment of the challenging and lengthy journey in life.
That leads to eternal life
Reference to the path leading to eternal life.
Hearts get weary, hearts grow cold
Recognition that hearts can become tired and distant.
Caught between the truth and the lie
Describes the internal conflict between truth and deception.
I know it's hard, living in this world
Expresses the difficulty of living in a complex world.
there is so much going on
Acknowledgment of the overwhelming events in life.
But turn your eyes to the endless sky
Suggests finding solace by looking beyond earthly troubles to the vast sky.
(know why?) 'Cause tonight you might be going home
Encourages contemplating the possibility of returning home tonight.
Keep your lamp burning, soon your tears will be dry
Encourages persistence, as tears will eventually cease.
His promise will never pass you by,
Assurance that divine promises will be fulfilled.
will never pass you by
Reiteration that promises will not be overlooked.
Chorus:
Introduction of the chorus.
You'll be free, free from the fears
Anticipation of freedom from fears.
Free from the tears
Hope for liberation from tears.
When you go to see the Lord
Expectation of a transformative encounter with the Lord.
Free, free from the pain
Anticipation of freedom from pain.
And I know you'll never be the same
Belief in a profound change after encountering the Lord.
when you go to see the Lord
Reiteration of the transformative impact of meeting the Lord.
If you find yourself falling down again and again
Acknowledgment of human flaws and repeated mistakes.
Doing things you know ain't right
Recognition of engaging in actions contrary to one's knowledge of right and wrong.
'Cause love comes in like a pouring rain
Metaphorical representation of love cleansing guilt like a refreshing rain.
To wash the guilt within your heart
Symbolic description of the cleansing effect of love on inner guilt.
Keep your lamp burning, soon your tears will be dry
Encouragement to persist, with the promise of tears drying.
His promise will never pass you by,
Reassurance that divine promises endure.
will never pass you by
Reiteration that divine promises persist without fail.
Chorus (x2)
Repetition of the chorus for emphasis.
Rev 21:4-22:12
Reference to specific biblical verses (Rev 21:4-22:12).
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