Travelin' Shoes
Acappella Lyrics
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Said, "Oh, sinner are you ready to go?"
He said, "No, no, no, no, no no no
Because I ain't got on my travelin shoes (ain't paid my dues)"
Chorus:
Yeah Singin', "no, no, no"
Oh, Lordy, "no, no, no"
Death come a knockin' on that lier's door
Said, "Oh, lier are you ready to go?"
He said, "No, no, no, no, no no no
Because I ain't got on my travelin shoes (ain't paid my dues)"
Repeat Chorus
Death come a knockin' on that gambler's door
Said, "Oh, gambler are you ready to go?"
He said, "No, no, no, no, no no no
Because I ain't got on my travelin shoes (ain't paid my dues)"
Repeat Chorus
Death come a knockin' on that Christian's door
Said, "Oh, Christian are you ready to go?"
He said, "Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes yes yes
Because I just got on my travelin shoes (ain't paid my dues)"
Chorus 2:
Yeah singin', "Yes, yes, yes"
Oh, Lordy, "Yes, yes, yes
Because I just got on my travelin shoes"
Repeat Chorus 2 (x2)
Scriptural Reference:
"So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him." Matthew 24:44
The lyrics for Acappella's "Travelin' Shoes" caution listeners to be prepared for death, as it may come at any moment. The song starts with death knocking at the door of a sinner, and his response is a defiant "no" because he has not yet paid his dues, symbolized by not having his travelin' shoes on. The chorus echoes this sentiment, asking the Lord for more time to prepare.
The song progresses with death continuing to knock on the doors of a liar and a gambler. Each man responds with the same "no," citing their lack of travelin' shoes. However, the final verse portrays a Christian who is ready to go because he has put on his travelin' shoes. The second chorus praises the Christian who has prepared for death and is now ready to face it.
The song encourages listeners to be prepared and live a life that is ready for judgment. The use of the travelin' shoes is a metaphor for being ready to leave this world and enter the afterlife. The song also takes a religious perspective, calling upon Christians to live a life that is ready for the Lord's return as stated in Matthew 24:44.
Line by Line Meaning
Death come a knockin' on that sinner's door
Death has come knocking on the door of a sinner.
Said, "Oh, sinner are you ready to go?"
Death asked the sinner if they were ready to leave.
He said, "No, no, no, no, no no no
The sinner replied with a firm no.
Because I ain't got on my travelin shoes (ain't paid my dues)"
The sinner explained that they were not ready to go because they had not repented and made the necessary changes in their life.
Yeah Singin', "no, no, no"
The chorus echoes the sinner's response with a repeated 'no.'
Death come a knockin' on that lier's door
Death has come knocking on the door of a liar.
Because I ain't got on my travelin shoes (ain't paid my dues)"
The liar explained that they were not ready to go because they had not made amends for their dishonesty.
Death come a knockin' on that gambler's door
Death has come knocking on the door of a gambler.
Because I ain't got on my travelin shoes (ain't paid my dues)"
The gambler explained that they were not ready to go because they had not made amends for their gambling addiction.
Death come a knockin' on that Christian's door
Death has come knocking on the door of a Christian.
He said, "Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes yes yes
The Christian was ready to go.
Because I just got on my travelin shoes (ain't paid my dues)"
The Christian, although not perfect, had recently repented and had taken steps to improve their life.
Yeah singin', "Yes, yes, yes"
The chorus now echoes the Christian's response with a repeated 'yes.'
Because I just got on my travelin shoes"
The Christian had made the necessary changes in their life and was ready to face Death.
Scriptural Reference:
The song alludes to a Biblical passage about being ready for the unexpected arrival of Death.
"So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him." Matthew 24:44
This verse from Matthew's Gospel reinforces the song's message about the importance of being prepared for Death.
Contributed by Landon T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Project 52
To think 14 years later I found this song and it stuck with me from a Christian concert I did as a child And now I dedicate my life to God. He is good and has never forsaken me.
Mukashema Rachel
Its always raises my spirit when I listen to your songs
May God bless you and work through you to bless and touch others hearts.
I hope that one day I will be able to attend your concert
MAURICIO FONSECA
It was around 1990 when I first listened there songs , wowww still I get up and sing as loud as I can. Wonderful songs, praise the Lord
sam muns
i remember seeing this group at 5 years old and all the way through my teen age years with my youth group from eastwood church of christ thank you keaith lancaster and the acappella group and god bless you all
ROBELLO MUNZHEDZI
wow!!!, this guys are just perfect.
Alessandra Ferreira
first time I'm listening to this song :) . They are the best singers in the world
Michael Walker
wow man i cant believe i came accross this song i used to listen to this song with my granny in her old mercury and its stuck with me and i think now she would be so proud.
Elizabeth Dixon
Im going to LTC in Rogers, AR with my youth group at the Miami Church of Christ tomorrow. I have a solo in this song and I am very excited! Gonna have an awesome time!!(: ♥
Zyxr
I love this song
Amphipolie
Me too Tommy. First Acapella song I remeber hearing and I fell in love with them ever since. I had the pleasure of meetinf Keith Lancaster once. Pleasent guy and so full of energy. ANyway Acapella is so awsome. I have found I like AVB and The Vocal Union as well. They have some really beautifull and up lifting songs. All three groups.