Rocky Road
Alabama Sacred Harp Singers Lyrics
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I'm almost done traveling,
Enlisted on the road.
I'm bound to go where Jesus is,
My soul shall ascend where Jesus is,
To enjoy the peaceful home of rest.
I'm bound to go where Jesus is,
And be there forever blest.
Chorus:
It's a mighty rocky road,
I'm almost done traveling,
A mighty rocky road,
I'm bound to go where Jesus is.
I've a Father on the road,
He's almost done traveling,
A Father on the road.
He's bound to go where Jesus is,
His soul shall ascend where Jesus is,
To enjoy the peaceful home of rest.
He's bound to go where Jesus is,
And be there forever blest.
(Chorus)
The song "Rocky Road" by the Alabama Sacred Harp Singers talks about the journey to the afterlife, and the singers' commitment to following Jesus Christ. The repetition of "I'm almost done traveling" and "He's almost done traveling" suggest a weariness and longing for the end of the journey, while the chorus acknowledges the difficulty of the journey with "It's a mighty rocky road." The lyrics also mention the hope of reaching a "peaceful home of rest" where they can be "forever blest." This suggests a strong belief in an afterlife reward for living a faithful life and following Jesus.
The repetition of "I'm bound to go where Jesus is" and "His soul shall ascend where Jesus is" may suggest a belief in the idea of salvation, where only people who believe in Jesus and follow his teachings can enter heaven. The use of the familial term "Father" may also suggest a close relationship with Jesus and a faith that provides comfort on this rocky road of life. The song has a mournful yet hopeful tone, acknowledging the difficulty of the journey but also expressing a strong belief in the ultimate reward of a peaceful home of rest with Jesus.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm enlisted on the road,
I have committed to following the path of righteousness in my life.
I'm almost done traveling,
I am approaching the end of my journey in this life, and am nearing the afterlife.
Enlisted on the road.
I have committed to following the path of righteousness, and will continue to do so.
I'm bound to go where Jesus is,
I am dedicated to reaching the presence of Jesus in heaven.
My soul shall ascend where Jesus is,
Upon my death, my spirit will rise to heaven to be with Jesus.
To enjoy the peaceful home of rest.
In heaven, I will experience eternal peace and rest.
And be there forever blest.
I will experience eternal happiness and blessings in the presence of Jesus.
Chorus:
Repeating the central theme of the song.
It's a mighty rocky road,
The journey towards righteousness can be difficult and filled with obstacles.
I've a Father on the road,
God is my Father and He is also on this journey with me.
He's almost done traveling,
God is nearing the end of His plan for me and will soon bring me home to heaven.
A Father on the road.
God is a dedicated Father who is guiding and supporting me on my spiritual journey.
And be there forever blest.
God's presence in my life will continue into the afterlife, where I will be blessed for eternity.
Contributed by Evan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Hartlor Tayley
Incredible, I can hear remnants of what must be earlier genres lost to time.
Cowtown
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