Grant made her debut in 1977 under the guidance of Myrrh Records, and became the first Christian recording act to have an album be certified platinum. Following her marriage to Gary Chapman in 1982 and a subsequent deal between her record company and A&M Records, a series of successful pop-crossover records consolidated her position as both Christian music's highest-selling act and a formidable force in mainstream music, and according to Billboard magazine she was the most successful Christian recording artist of the 1980s and 1990s.
After giving birth to her fourth child Corinna Grant Gill, Grant returned to her gospel music roots with the 2002 release of Legacy...Hymns & Faith. The album featured a Vince Gill-influenced mix of bluegrass and gospel and marked Grant's 25th anniversary in the music industry. Grant followed this up with the pop release Simple Things in 2003. The album did not see the success of her previous pop efforts, and soon after the album, Amy and Interscope/A&M parted ways.
Grant released a sequel to her hymns collection in 2005 titled Rock of Ages... Hymns & Faith. Despite publicly musing that life would be easier if she weren't working, Grant joined the reality television phenomenon by hosting Three Wishes, a show in which she and a team of helpers make wishes come true for small-town residents. The show debuted on NBC in the fall of 2005, but was cancelled in November after 10 episodes. After Three Wishes was cancelled, Grant won her 6th Grammy Award for Rock of Ages.
In a February, 2006 webchat, Amy stated she believes her "best music is still ahead".
Amy Grant recorded a live cd/dvd album in early 2006 and it was released later in the year.
To date Amy Grant has sold more than 25 million records worldwide and is a 6 time Grammy winning artist.
In a Little While
Amy Grant Lyrics
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Wish the officer had known
What a day today has been.
Then I stumbled through the door
Dropping junk mail on the floor
When will this day end?
But then your letter caught my eye
'cause you know me very well
And I bet you wrote me
Just to tell me
In a little while,
We'll be with the father
Can't you see him smile? (oh)
In a little while
We'll be home forever
In a while
We're just here to learn to love him
We'll be home in just a little while
Boy, that letter hit the spot
Made me think of all I've got
And all that waits for me.
Guess I've known it all day long
Wonder where my thoughts went wrong
When will my heart believe?
Waking half way through the night
Reaching toward the lamp for light
Picking up the word I find
Here's another letter
To remind me.
In a little while
We'll be with the father
Can't you see him smile? (oh)
In a little while
We'll be home forever
In a while
We're just here to learn to love him
We'll be home in just a little while
Days like these are just a test of our will
Will we walk or will we fall?
Well, I can almost see the top of the hill
And I believe it's worth it all
In a little while
We'll be with the father
Can't you see him smile? (oh)
In a little while,
We'll be home forever
In a while
We're just here to learn to love him
We'll be home in just a little while
In a little while
We'll be with the father
Can't you see him smile? (oh)
In a little while
We'll be home forever
In a while
We're just here to learn to love him
We'll be home in just a little
In a little while
We'll be with the father
Can't you see him smile? (oh)
In a little while,
We'll be home forever
In a while
We're just here to learn to love him;
We'll be home in just a little
In a little while
We'll be with the father
Can't you see him smile? (oh)
In a little while,
We'll be home forever
In a while
We're just here to learn to love him
We'll be home in just a little
In a little while,
We'll be with the father
Can't you see him smile? (oh)
In Amy Grant's song "In A Little While," she describes the hardships and weariness of the day, feeling as if it would never end. However, upon receiving a letter reminding her of the promise of eternal life with God, her perspective changes. The lyrics "In a little while, we'll be with the father, can't you see him smile?" evoke a sense of optimism and hope that Grant holds onto in the midst of adversity. The repetition of these lines at the end of the song reinforces this sense of anticipation and longing for the eternal home promised to believers.
Moreover, the song speaks to the idea of perseverance and faith, particularly in difficult times. In the bridge, the lyrics "Days like these are just a test of our will, will we walk or will we fall? Well, I can almost see the top of the hill and I believe it's worth it all" suggest that the struggle of the present moment is temporary and necessary for the ultimate reward to come.
Overall, "In A Little While" inspires listeners to hold onto the promise of eternal life with God and persevere through the obstacles of this life.
Line by Line Meaning
Got a ticket coming home,
I am on my way home, but I am having a terrible day and do not want to go back.
Wish the officer had known
What a day today has been.
I am upset that the police officer who issued me a ticket did not have any sympathy for my bad day.
Then I stumbled through the door
Dropping junk mail on the floor
When will this day end?
I finally arrived home, but I was still frustrated and overwhelmed by my day and just want it to be over.
But then your letter caught my eye
Brought the hope in me to life
'cause you know me very well
And I bet you wrote me
Just to tell me
However, reading your letter gave me hope and lifted my spirits. I am sure that you wrote it just to cheer me up.
In a little while,
We'll be with the father
Can't you see him smile? (oh)
In a little while
We'll be home forever
In a while
We're just here to learn to love him
We'll be home in just a little while
Your letter reminds me that soon enough, we will be with God, where we will stay forever. All of our hardships on Earth - including my tough day - are just lessons in learning how to love Him, and we will return to our true home with Him very soon.
Boy, that letter hit the spot
Made me think of all I've got
And all that waits for me.
Reading your letter reminded me of all the good things in my life and how much I have to look forward to.
Guess I've known it all day long
Wonder where my thoughts went wrong
When will my heart believe?
I have always known that everything will be okay in the end, but I frequently forget this when I am experiencing difficult days. I wonder why I do this and why I find it hard to truly believe in my heart.
Waking half way through the night
Reaching toward the lamp for light
Picking up the word I find
Here's another letter
To remind me.
Even in the middle of the night, I still have thoughts weighing heavily on my mind, but seeing another letter from you reminds me of the hope and joy that awaits me.
Days like these are just a test of our will
Will we walk or will we fall?
Well, I can almost see the top of the hill
And I believe it's worth it all
Days like these are challenging, but they give us an opportunity to test our strength and perseverance. Although it is difficult, I can see that it will be worth it in the end.
In a little while,
We'll be with the father
Can't you see him smile? (oh)
In a little while,
We'll be home forever
In a while
We're just here to learn to love him
We'll be home in just a little while
Your letter helps me remember that we are only here for a short time, and we should spend our time learning to love God. Once this learning is complete, we will be able to return home to Him.
In a little while,
We'll be with the father
Can't you see him smile? (oh)
In a little while,
We'll be home forever
In a while
We're just here to learn to love him
We'll be home in just a little
As the song repeats the same lines over and over, the message becomes clearer: we are all on a journey to learn how to love God better and return to Him, but there is joy and hope in the journey itself.
In a little while,
We'll be with the father
Can't you see him smile? (oh)
In a little while,
We'll be home forever
In a while
We're just here to learn to love him;
We'll be home in just a little
Ultimately, this song reminds us that we are all doing our best to follow God and learn from our experiences. Although we will face more difficult moments in life, we can draw strength from the knowledge that our ultimate home is with Him, and that we are loved beyond measure.
In a little while,
We'll be with the father
Can't you see him smile? (oh)
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: AMY GRANT, AMY GRANT GILL, BROWN BANNISTER, ELLIOTT B. BANNISTER, GARY CHAPMAN, GARY W CHAPMAN, JOHN SHANE KEISTER
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Daniel II Dulatre
"In A Little While"
Got a ticket coming home
Wish the officer had known
What a day today has been
Then I stumbled through the door
Dropping junk mail on the floor
When will this day end
But then your letter caught my eye
Brought the hope in me to life
Cause you know me very well
And I bet you wrote me just to tell me
[Chorus:]
In a little while
We'll be with the Father
Can't you see Him smile
In a little while
We'll be home forever
In a while
we're just here
To learn to love Him
We'll be home
In just a little while
Boy, that letter hit the spot
Made me think of all I've got
And all that waits for me
Guess I've known it all day long
Wonder where my thoughts went wrong
When will my heart believe
Wakin' half-way through the night
Reachin' toward the lamp for light
Pickin' up the Word I find
Here's another letter to remind me
[Chorus]
Days like these are just a test of our will
Will we walk or will we fall?
Well, I can almost see the top of the hill
And I believe it's worth it all
J.R.P.
Got a ticket coming home
Wish the officer had known
What a day today has been
Then I stumbled thru the door
Dropping junk-mail on the floor
When will this day end
But then your letter caught my eye
Brought the hope in me to life
Cause you know me very well
And I bet you wrote me just to tell me
Chorus:
In a little while
We'll be with the Father
Can't you see Him smile
In a little while
We'll be home forever
In a while
We're just here to learn to love Him
We'll be home
In just a little while
Boy, that letter hit the spot
Made me think of all I've got
And all that waits for me
Guess I've known it all day long
Wonder where my thoughts went wrong
When will my heart believe
Wakin' half-way thru the night
Reachin' toward the lamp for light
Pickin' up the Word I find
Here's another letter to remind me
Chorus:
In a little while
We'll be with the Father
Can't you see Him smile
In a little while
We'll be home forever
In a while
We're just here to learn to love Him
We'll be home
I just a little while
Break:
Days like these are just a test of our will
Will we walk or will we fall
Well, I can almost see the top of the hill
And I believe it's worth it all
Chorus:
In a little while
We'll be with the Father
Can't you see Him smile
In a little while
We'll be home forever
In a little while
We're just here to learn to love Him
We'll be home
In just a little while
In a little while
We'll be with the Father
Can't you see Him smile
In a little while
We'll be home forever
In a while
We're just here to learn to love Him
We'll be home
In just a little.....
In a little while
We'll be with the Father
Can't you see Him smile
In a little while
We'll be home forever
In a while
We're just here to learn to love Him
We'll be home
In just a little.....
In a little while
We'll be with the Father
Can't you see Him smile
In a little while
We'll be home forever
In a while
We're just here to learn to love Him
We'll be home
In just a little.....
In a little while
We'll be with the Father
Can't you see Him smile
In a little...........(fade)
themommyjen1
This song brings me back to my terrible childhood when all I had to hold on to was my bible and my Amy Grant Age to Age cassette tape. It got me through alot and I am so grateful that you put it on here for me to enjoy again. God Bless You!
Nancy King
I used to listen to Amy Grant 40 years ago, as a new born again believer, this song kept coming back in my head, so it is nice to revisit this. This song gave me chills, and is a great reminder that we will be with the Father in a little while. Peace
jebeanz
This was my mother's last song she heard before she passed @ 10:59 pm August 2, 2016. I was bedside next to her on that moment. I'm her one of two daughters. She raised us with great faith in believing in Jesus. I played this song to her as she passed and called my sister who's out of state, so she could be a part of the last moments. I'll never be complete.
Basic to Blessed
Wow! What a blessing for your Mom to pass peacefully, listening to such beautiful music. My Mom passed on September 15, 2016. She passed with a trauma team trying to save her life. Everytime she would begin to breath on her own, they would stop, and she would stop breathing again. After about the 5th time we let her go. My sister and I were together.
Nathan Moore
God bless you and your family
Lianne Faulkner
wow your mum soubds amazing xx bet you miss her xx
Robert Nguyen
God bless you, sister. Thank you for sharing. God is good.
Samuel Edide
jebeanz God grace and comfort will always be sufficient for you dear.
Maureen Hannon
This song is so beautiful, and when I'm having one of "those days", it helps me to remember that, soon, all this world's mess will be over and we'll be with Him Forever.
Valentino Estrada
Maureen Hannon Amen