Antony Hegerty
Free At Last
Antony and the Jonsons Lyrics
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I thank God I'm free at last
Me and my Jesus going to meet and talk
I thank God I'm free at last
On my knees when the light pass'd by
I thank God I'm free at last
Tho't my soul would rise and fly
Some of these mornings, bright and fair
I thank God, I'm free at last
Goin' meet my Jesus
In the middle of the air
I thank God I'm free at last
Ladies and gentlemen
Antony and The Johnsons
"Free at last" is a gospel-inspired song that celebrates the freedom of the soul from this world and its entrapments. The graveyard mentioned in the song refers to the earthly realm, and the singer expresses gratitude for being liberated from it through faith in God. The phrases "me and my Jesus going to meet and talk" and "going to meet my Jesus in the middle of the air" emphasize the spiritual transcendence awaiting the faithful after death.
The song's reference to kneeling and seeing the light pass by alludes to a moment of spiritual enlightenment, where the singer's connection to divinity is established, and the assurance of freedom from sin is attained. The lyrics express a sense of anticipation and joy for the final gathering with God and fellow believers in the afterlife.
This song explores weighty spiritual themes in a simple and straightforward manner, relying on repetition, imagery, and soulful vocal delivery to convey its message. It speaks of the universal human longing for salvation and release from the trials of life on Earth.
Line by Line Meaning
Way down yonder in the graveyard walk
I am walking down in a graveyard far away
I thank God I'm free at last
I am grateful that I am finally free
Me and my Jesus going to meet and talk
I am going to meet with Jesus and have a conversation
On my knees when the light pass'd by
I was on my knees when a light passed by
Tho't my soul would rise and fly
I thought my soul would rise up and fly away
Some of these mornings, bright and fair
One day, when the morning is bright and fair
I thank God, I'm free at last
I will still be grateful for my freedom
Goin' meet my Jesus, In the middle of the air
I am going to meet Jesus, and it will be in mid-air
Ladies and gentlemen Antony and The Johnsons
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