In the 1960s / 1970s some of the kids - now in the hippy generation - got Saved, or Born Again, or received Jesus Christ into their lives as personal Lord and Savior. No matter what they called it, they were changed. But, there was stuck in some of them the "3 chord progression" -blues, or rock 'n roll, or whatever.
When an artist came out of the world to be a Christian they - some of them - knew that thing, again - the 3 chord progression the blues, etc . But with the message of Jesus Christ - the possitive, life changing message the (if you will) Rebels i.e. 'JC and the Boys had.
Presto, Christian Blues.
Bye and Bye I'm Goin' to See the King
Blind Willie Johnson Lyrics
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Bye and bye I am going to see the King
And I don't mind dying, I'm a child of God
I said bye and bye I'm going to see the King
Bye and bye I am going to see the King
And I don't mind dying, I'm a child of God
You know after death,
you have got to go by yourself
And I don't mind dying, I'm a child of God
I said bye and bye I'm going to see the King
Bye and bye I am going to see the King
And I don't mind dying, I'm a child of God
Bye and bye I will hear the angel sing
Bye and bye I will hear the angel sing
And I don't mind dying, I'm a child of God
You know after death,
you have got to stand your test
And I don't mind dying, I'm a child of God
I said bye and bye I'm going to see the King
Bye and bye I am going to see the King
And I don't mind dying, I'm a child of God
The song "Bye and Bye I'm Goin' to See the King" by Blind Willie Johnson is a gospel blues song that reflects on death and the afterlife. The repeated phrase "bye and bye" suggests a sense of inevitability and acceptance of the ultimate outcome. Johnson expresses the belief that after death, one must face their own judgment and pass the test to enter the kingdom of heaven.
The line "I don't mind dying, I'm a child of God" embodies the spirit of faith and trust in the divine. The singer is not afraid of death because they believe they will be reunited with God in the afterlife. The mention of angels singing also conveys the sense of joy and peace that comes with being in the presence of the divine.
The song can be interpreted as a reflection on the human condition and the inevitability of our mortality, but also as a message of hope and comfort for those who believe in an afterlife. It highlights the importance of living a life guided by faith and moral principles, so that we can stand our test and be worthy of entering the kingdom of heaven.
Line by Line Meaning
I said bye and bye I'm going to see the King
Someday, I will journey to meet the Almighty Ruler of the universe.
Bye and bye I am going to see the King
One fine day, I will be granted an audience with the Sovereign of all creation.
And I don't mind dying, I'm a child of God
I am not afraid of death, as I am a beloved offspring of the Divine.
You know after death, you have got to go by yourself
When a person dies, they shall depart from this world alone.
And I don't mind dying, I'm a child of God
I do not fear death, as the Almighty watches over and cares for me.
Bye and bye I will hear the angel sing
Eventually, I shall listen to the voices of the heavenly beings.
Bye and bye I will hear the angel sing
At some future moment, I will hear the melodies sung by the celestial messengers.
You know after death, you have got to stand your test
Upon dying, a person must be evaluated based on the life they lived.
And I don't mind dying, I'm a child of God
I am not apprehensive about death, because I am a precious creation of the Divine.
Lyrics © ALPHA MUSIC, INC.
Written by: WILLIE JOHNSON
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@paullee4366
First time I heard this album it blew my mind. One of my favorites and blind Willy was years ahead of his time
@ivansaric33
The BEST Gospel Blues artist of all time
@colinwhitman7251
I actually feel the soul in this its a great tune
@jennifersherington7823
so peacefull to listen too
@davidmattinson7244
well underrated!
@livingthroughtheblue
Lyrics look great to me! Thanks :-)
@-_Nuke_-
OMG that's great !!! Thanks :D
@WailinHeino
Thanks a million!!!
@Kiranui
Nice song to end a movie
@ronnieblanchet4072
SOLI DEO GLORIA
(To The Glory Of God Alone)
Father, Son & Holy Spirit
-Ronnie