On My Way To Heaven
Above & Beyond Lyrics


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You always laugh
when I cry
I'm always looking to tomorrow
as you mourn the days gone by
You always stepped
on my toes
Took my guide in hand of love
is helping everywhere you go
I'm always wrong
you're always right
But I can see right through the lies
Till the never changing light

Rain on me
my arms are cold
I want to get home
but there's water on the road
And if I do
you will not change
I'm just a singing satellite

and another dirty strange.

I want to laugh
I want to smile

Get your arms inside my head
and stop me thinking for a while
I'm just a fool
I'm gonna sting
But since you put these thorns around my head
You know I am the king

The king
The king of everything and nothing
I'm on my way to heaven

I'm always here
I'm in denial
When there's nothing left between us
I will stay another while
You know you're free
You've got your wings
And I am just another angel
With a voice who wants to sing
Yeah, yeah, yeah
All mighty
I'm on my way to heaven
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm on my way to heaven

I want to cry
I want to steal
A little ray of perfect sunshine
From the sun above your head
I want to laugh
I want to smile
Get your arms inside my head
Stop me thinking through our love
I'm just a fool
Oh I'm gonna sting
But since you put these thorns around my head
You know I am the king
The king




The king of everything and nothing
I'm on my way to heaven

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Above & Beyond's song "On My Way to Heaven" are poetic yet complex. The song is about a dysfunctional relationship where the two people involved seem to have vastly different perspectives about life. One person appears to be a pessimist who mourns the past, takes charge of everything, and laughs at their partner's tears. On the other hand, the other person is an optimist who looks forward to tomorrow, sees through the lies, and wants to love and sing despite everything. Altogether, the song is an emotional journey that describes the hope, despair, and confusion that people often experience in their relationships.


In the first verse, Richard Bedford sings about how his partner always laughs when he cries, suggesting that they have little sympathy for each other. The partner is focused on the past while Bedford looks to the future. The partner takes charge in the relationship, leaving Bedford feeling that he has no control. The line "I'm always wrong, you're always right" further illustrates this power dynamic in the relationship, with one partner always feeling inferior. In the second verse, Bedford wants to stop thinking, laughing, and smiling, and just be with his partner in a moment of peace. Bedford acknowledges that he is a fool who will sting, but also the king of everything and nothing at the same time, showing an internal struggle for power and control that affects the relationship. The chorus "I'm on my way to Heaven" suggests that both partners long for peace and forgiveness, but it may not be possible in the relationship's current state.


Line by Line Meaning

You always laugh
You tend to find humor in situations where I am crying


when I cry
When I am expressing sadness or pain


I'm always looking to tomorrow
I tend to focus on the future rather than dwell on the past


as you mourn the days gone by
While you tend to feel sadness about events or people in the past


You always stepped
You often crossed a boundary or made me uncomfortable


on my toes
By being either confrontational or controlling


Took my guide in hand of love
You assumed control of a situation in which I had hoped to find guidance or support


is helping everywhere you go
You believe that the help you offer has the ability to improve any situation


I'm always wrong
You tend to believe that your opinions and decisions are right, while I am mistaken


you're always right
You believe that you have the correct knowledge or understanding of a situation


But I can see right through the lies
Despite your belief that you are right, I can recognize falsehoods and see the truth


Till the never changing light
Throughout time, despite changing circumstances, I remain steadfast and true


Rain on me
I am going through a moment of sadness or pain


my arms are cold
I am feeling isolated or neglected


I want to get home
I long for comfort or familiarity


but there's water on the road
There is an obstacle preventing me from finding that comfort or familiarity


And if I do
If I am successful in my endeavors


you will not change
Despite my successes, you do not alter your beliefs or behavior


I'm just a singing satellite
I am simply moving forward and expressing my emotions through my voice without expectation of change


and another dirty strange.
And I am constantly met with confusion or misunderstanding from those around me


I want to laugh
I wish to find joy or humor in a situation


I want to smile
I hope to express a sense of positivity or happiness


Get your arms inside my head
Allow me to feel a sense of connection, support, or intimacy from you


and stop me thinking for a while
Help me to feel at ease and not overthink or worry too much


I'm just a fool
I am acting foolishly or naively


I'm gonna sting
My actions or behaviors may cause you pain or discomfort


But since you put these thorns around my head
Since you have caused me pain or difficulty


You know I am the king
Despite any difficulties I face or pain I receive, I remain powerful and authoritative


The king
A metaphorical representation of my sense of power and self-importance


The king of everything and nothing
Despite my sense of power, I ultimately have control over nothing and am insignificant in the grand scheme of things


I'm on my way to heaven
I am moving towards a state of happiness or contentment


I'm always here
I remain present and willing to participate in a relationship


I'm in denial
I am refusing to acknowledge or accept certain truths or facts


When there's nothing left between us
When there is no longer anything holding us together in our relationship


I will stay another while
I will remain in the relationship for an additional period of time


You know you're free
I understand that you have the freedom to make your own choices


You've got your wings
You are capable of accomplishing great things and achieving success


And I am just another angel
I am a supportive figure in your life


With a voice who wants to sing
I wish to express myself and have my voice heard


All mighty
Incredibly powerful or authoritative


I'm on my way to heaven
I am working towards my own personal sense of contentment or success




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANTHONY MCGUINNESS, JONATHAN GRANT, PAAVO SILJAMAEKI

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Lyrics:

You always laugh when I cry
I'm always looking to tomorrow
As you mourn the days gone by

You always tread on my toes
But my guiding hand of love is helping everywhere you go
I'm always wrong, you're always right
But I can see right through the lies to the never-changing lights

Rain on me, my arms are cold
I want to get home but theres water on the road
And if I do you will not change
I'm just a singing satellite and in all the good is change

I want to laugh, I want to smile
Get your arms inside my head and stop me thinking for a while
I'm just a fool hung on a stage
But since you put these stars around my head
You know I'm a king, a king
A king of everything and nothing

I'm on my way to heaven

I'm always here
I'm in denial
When there's nothing left between us
I will stay another while
You know you're free
You've got your wings
And I am just another angel
With a voice who wants to sing
Yeah, yeah, yeah
All mighty
I'm on my way to heaven
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm on my way to heaven

I want to cry
I want to steal
A little ray of perfect sunshine
From the sun above your head
I want your life
I want your smile
Get your arms inside my head
Stop me thinking through our love
I'm just a fool
Oh I'm gonna sting
But since you put these thorns around my head
You know I'm the king
The king
The king of everything and nothing
I'm on my way to heaven.



All comments from YouTube:

@MiTm4x

I love em all.. Richard Bedford has such a wonderful, unique voice. That said, so does Zoe Johnston. A&B just know how to pick em - always leaving us with pure magic. This is soul healing music, this music is love.

@Werly3

This so needs to be an opening song for a James Bond movie. Get job keep it up. Boom.

@Buksonn

exactly what I was thinking when I discovered it's acoustic version

@asdfgretw123

Mate, you nailed it!

@josephbarrow5961

What a call

@williamwsentamu4876

Now this is an idea to die for

@chrishamilton9131

Check my channel, I’ve laid this over a bond opening and it’s as incredible as you all imagine

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@aboveandbeyond

1 day to go till #ABGT050! To celebrate, we're holding our first ever Google+ Hangout tonight live from Ally Pally. Make sure you head to our YouTube channel page at 7pm BST to watch live.

@MARIANO21mza

There are not much words to describe A&B. I knew them 2 years ago and now i can say that they're maybe my favourite artists. I love their style, videos, musical production and everything about their work. Sadly, in my country, people doesn't like much trance, house and other electronic music genres. I wish someday i can walk on the street and see people listening On My Way To Heaven . Greetings from Argentina. My english sucks ^^ Love you A&B!

@megapunker9755

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