Heaven In The Real World
Steven Curtis Chapman Lyrics
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Looking through the eyes of fear and uncertainty
It echoed in a cry for freedom across the street and across the miles
Cries from the heart to find the missing part
Where is the hope, where is the peace?
That will make this life complete
For every man, woman, boy, and girl
To stand in the pouring rain and believe the sun is gonna shine again
To know that the grave is not the end
To feel the embrace of grace and cross the line where real life begins
And know in your heart you've found the missing part
And there is a hope, and there is a peace
That will make this life complete
For every man, woman, boy, and girl
Looking for heaven in the real world
Looking for heaven in the real world
It happened one night with a tiny baby's birth
God heard creation crying and He sent heaven to earth
He is the hope, and the peace
That will make this life complete
For every man, woman, boy and girl
Jesus is the hope, and the peace
That will make this life complete
For every man, woman, boy and girl
Jesus is heaven in the real world
Jesus is heaven in the real world
Yes he is
Jesus is heaven
He is heaven in the real world
In "Heaven in the Real World" by Steven Curtis Chapman, he touches on the idea of finding hope and peace in a world filled with fear, uncertainty, and pain. The song begins with the singer seeing the face of a child who is filled with fear and uncertainty, and the echoes of people crying out for freedom reverberate across the street and miles away. The singer recognizes that everyone is looking for something to fill the missing part in their life - where is the hope and peace that can complete their lives? Despite the difficulties of the world, the singer encourages everyone to stand in the rain and believe that the sun will shine again, to know that the grave is not the end, and to feel the embrace of grace, where real life begins.
The chorus repeats the question "where is the hope, where is the peace?" but then suggests that there is hope and peace to be found - in Jesus. The bridge reflects on the birth of a tiny baby who came to earth to bring heaven to humanity. The song concludes with the singer affirming that Jesus is the hope and peace that everyone is searching for - He is heaven in the real world.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw it again today in the face of a little child
The songwriter observes the existence of hopelessness and uncertainty in the world around him, exemplified by a child.
Looking through the eyes of fear and uncertainty
The child he observed was uncertain and fearful, which represents the emotions he believes many people live with on a daily basis.
It echoed in a cry for freedom across the street and across the miles
The cry for hope and freedom can be heard and felt from people, no matter how close or far they may be.
Cries from the heart to find the missing part
The people asking for hope and peace in their lives are really seeking something to make them whole and complete.
Where is the hope, where is the peace?
The songwriter wonders where he can find hope and peace in the midst of all the despair present across the world.
That will make this life complete
The songwriter believes that hope and peace will give people a sense of fulfillment in their lives.
For every man, woman, boy, and girl
The songwriter believes that hope and peace are universal concepts that everyone desires and deserves.
Looking for heaven in the real world
The search for hope and peace can be seen as a pursuit of heaven on earth, a better and more fulfilling life for all.
To stand in the pouring rain and believe the sun is gonna shine again
The songwriter believes that times of difficulty and hardship are temporary, and that hope and peace can be found through them.
To know that the grave is not the end
The songwriter believes that death is not the end of everything, including our hopes and dreams.
To feel the embrace of grace and cross the line where real life begins
Experiencing the love and kindness of others, especially in times of difficulty, can help us find a new appreciation for life.
And know in your heart you've found the missing part
Discovering hope and peace can give us a sense of completeness that was once missing in our lives.
And there is a hope, and there is a peace
The songwriter believes that hope and peace do exist in the world, even if we have trouble finding them.
Jesus is the hope, and the peace
The songwriter believes that Jesus is the ultimate source of hope and peace in the world.
He is the hope, and the peace
Jesus is the one who can give us hope and peace, even in the midst of despair and hardship.
Jesus is heaven in the real world
The songwriter believes that Jesus embodies heaven on earth, bringing hope and peace to those who follow him.
He is heaven in the real world
Jesus is the embodiment of hope and peace on earth, making life better for those who follow him.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN
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Carlos Alberto Godino
(Translate to Spansih)
Lo volví a ver hoy en la cara de un niño pequeño.
Mirando a través de los ojos del miedo y la incertidumbre.
Se hizo eco en un grito de libertad al otro lado de la calle y a través de las millas
Llora desde el corazón para encontrar la parte que falta
¿Dónde está la esperanza, dónde está la paz?
Eso hará que esta vida sea completa
Por cada hombre, mujer, niño y niña
Buscando el cielo en el mundo real
Pararse en la lluvia torrencial y creer que el sol brillará nuevamente
Saber que la tumba no es el fin
Sentir el abrazo de la gracia y cruzar la línea donde comienza la vida real.
Y sabe en tu corazón que has encontrado la parte que falta
Y hay una esperanza, y hay una paz.
Eso hará que esta vida sea completa
Por cada hombre, mujer, niño y niña
Buscando el cielo en el mundo real
Buscando el cielo en el mundo real
Sucedió una noche con el nacimiento de un bebé pequeño.
Dios escuchó la creación llorando y envió el cielo a la tierra
El es la esperanza y la paz.
Eso hará que esta vida sea completa
Por cada hombre, mujer, niño y niña.
Jesús es la esperanza y la paz.
Eso hará que esta vida sea completa
Por cada hombre, mujer, niño y niña.
Jesús es el cielo en el mundo real
Jesús es el cielo en el mundo real
Si el es
Jesús es el cielo
El es el cielo en el mundo real
Alison Marie
The world is in turmoil right now, I needed to to hear this song. From my childhood stepped back to the 90's.
Josiah Solberg
Who gave this a thumbs down? This is an anthem
diannerbannaner
I was completely thinking these thoughts today. I was even crying over the sadness of hell and wondering why God allows it. I was hysterically upset, but my mom calmed me down and told me that I can't carry all of that sadness on my shoulders and that I need to bring it to Jesus, to the cross to let Him carry it for me. Instantly I became more calm, not because it was just like 'poof' off my mind, but because I saw the heartbreak He had for us. His heart breaks everytime we hurt ourselves.
Kimberly Gould
SCC was my introduction to contemporary Christian music.....love him until this day!
sherman higgins
Me too specifically the great adventure
David Marley
"God heard creation crying, so He sent heaven to earth"
Chris Walther
One of most beautiful lyrics ever
Wise Man
My favorite verse of the song. Always loved this one from SCC
Chris Capasse
I remember watching this on VHS back in the day. Still proving to be true for 2016. Our freedom is found only in Christ!
LionheartCRS
Amen!!