Foreign Land
3 Winans Brothers Lyrics
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Far away from a place that I call home
Waiting on the Promised Day
When I and others like me will be
Taken away, taken away then will I be
I can't get quite comfortable here
Without knowing without what's going to happen around the bend
For a paradise I never seen yet I know exists
So I'll take the risk of being laughed at for my faith and be
Taken away, taken away
Then will I be at rest
Then will I be at rest
There's a war going on in my mind
Feel like I'm not led all the time
But I won't lose hope
Neither will I lose courage
I'm going to set my face like a flint and I refuse to be discouraged
For the word, the word, the word of God is true
It's impossible for God to lie
He said He's coming back to get me, yes, He did
And on that first trumpet sound we're going to
Take wings and fly, take wings and fly
Then will I be at rest
There's a war going on in my mind
Seems like I'm body-led all the time
But I won't lose hope
And Neither will I lose courage
I'm going to set my face like a flint and I refuse to be discouraged
For the word, the word of God, the word of God is true
It's impossible for God to lie
He said He's coming back, said He's coming, said He's coming back to get me
He said He's coming back and we're gonna
Take wings and fly take wings and fly
Then will I be at rest
Then will I be at rest
Then will I be at rest
Then will I be at rest
The song "Foreign Land" by the 3 Winans Brothers is an expression of the longing for a place called home. The lyrics speak of a feeling of disconnection from the surroundings, despite being physically present in a foreign land. The singer reflects on the promise that they will be taken away to a peaceful resting place. However, until that day comes, they must take the risk of being laughed at for their faith and continue with their journey, setting their face like a flint and refusing to be discouraged.
The lyrics also reveal a personal struggle within the singer, who feels like they are in a constant battle in their mind. They find it challenging to trust in faith and feel driven by their physical desires instead. But despite the battle, the word of God is true, and the promise of being taken away to a place of rest gives them hope and courage.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting in a foreign land
I am currently in a place that is unfamiliar and distant from my true home
Far away from a place that I call home
I am physically distant from the place where I feel most comfortable
Waiting on the Promised Day
I am anticipating a day that has been promised to me by God
When I and others like me will be
On this promised day, not only will I be taken away, but others who share my faith will be as well
Taken away, taken away then will I be
On this promised Day, I will be taken away from this foreign land to my true home
I can't get quite comfortable here
I am unable to fully relax and feel at ease in this unfamiliar place
Without knowing without what's going to happen around the bend
I am unsure about what will happen in the near future
Deep call it the deep, there's an emptiness in me
I feel a profound sense of emptiness that I cannot fully describe
For a paradise I never seen yet I know exists
I have faith that there is a paradise that I have never seen, but I believe it exists
So I'll take the risk of being laughed at for my faith and be
Despite the potential ridicule I may face, I am willing to take the risk of openly expressing my faith
Then will I be at rest
I will finally be at peace and content when I am taken to my true home
There's a war going on in my mind
I am constantly battling against negative thoughts and doubts
Feel like I'm not led all the time
At times, I do not feel like I am being guided or led by a greater power
But I won't lose hope
Despite these difficulties, I will not lose faith or optimism
Neither will I lose courage
I will remain brave and steadfast in the face of adversity
For the word, the word, the word of God is true
I believe that the teachings of God and his promises are inherently true and unwavering
It's impossible for God to lie
I have absolute faith in God's honesty and trustworthiness
He said He's coming back to get me, yes, He did
I firmly believe that God will one day return and take me with him
And on that first trumpet sound we're going to
When God comes back to take us, it will be signaled by a trumpet sound
Take wings and fly, take wings and fly
I will soar towards my true home with joy and freedom when God comes to take me
Then will I be at rest
I will finally be at peace when I am taken to my true home
Writer(s): Marvin Lawrence Winans
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