Better Place
Bebe & Cece Winans Lyrics
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We have days very hard
We're given up our lives for the sake of the call
And in those times when we thought
We were not gonna make it
We would remind ourselves that our reward is in heaven
We're goin' to a place that is truly blessed
Prepared for me and you
I'm getting my house in order How about you?
A place that is full of peace
Love it will be over flowing
We'll be there for eternity
I want you there yeah I want you there with me
[Chorus]
Keep your head up he's coming some day to
Carry us away to a better place
Keep your head up he's coming some day to
Carry us away to a better place
We all have times when we're weak and we
Have times when we're strong
We don't always do what's right cause
Sometimes it's easier to do wrong
Well everybody makes mistakes yeah at
Some point in their lives
You know that nobody's perfect
We're all just reaching for the prize
We're goin' to a place that is truly blessed
A place where we'll find rest yeah
Prepared for me and you
I'm getting my house in order How about you?
A place that is full of peace
Love it will be over flowing
We'll be there for eternity
I want you there yeah I want you there with me
[Chorus]
Keep your head up he's coming some day to
Carry us away to a better place
Carry us away to a better place
Carry us away to a better place
Carry us away to a better place
White pearly gates that's where the streets are made with gold
His glory illuminates the heavens
Walls of jasper
We'll live there ever after
We'll seek his face
We'll bow down and cry holy holy holy holy
Keep your head up he's coming some day to
Carry us away to a better place
Carry us away to a better place
Carry us away to a better place
Carry us away to a better place
The song "Better Place" by Bebe and Cece Winans is a comforting and uplifting ballad that speaks of hope, perseverance, and the promise of a brighter future beyond the struggles of our present lives. The lyrics poetically describe the challenges that we all face in our daily lives, such as long and hard days, as well as the sacrifices we make in the name of a greater calling. However, the chorus provides the ultimate message of hope, reminding us that although life is tough, we have a greater reward awaiting us in heaven, and that one day we will be carried away to a better place.
The song invites us to reflect on the importance of living a life of purpose and meaning, and of striving to make our lives and the world around us better. It acknowledges that we are all human and that we all make mistakes, but it encourages us to learn from our experiences and to keep our heads up, knowing that a better future awaits us. The song also offers a vivid picture of the heavenly afterlife, with its white pearly gates, golden streets, walls of jasper, and glorious light.
In summary, "Better Place" is a song that provides comfort, encouragement, and hope for anyone going through a difficult time in life. It reminds us to keep our eyes fixed on the ultimate goal and to strive to live meaningfully and purposefully each day.
Line by Line Meaning
We have days very long
We face hardships that seem to last forever
We have days very hard
We face difficulties that are tough to overcome
We're given up our lives for the sake of the call
We dedicate our lives to serving a higher purpose
And in those times when we thought we were not gonna make it
During moments of doubt and despair
We would remind ourselves that our reward is in heaven
We find solace in the hope of being rewarded in the afterlife
We're goin' to a place that is truly blessed
Our ultimate destination is a heavenly paradise
A place where we'll find rest yeah
An eternal resting place free from suffering
Prepared for me and you
Awaiting our arrival in heaven
I'm getting my house in order How about you?
I'm trying to live a righteous life, are you?
A place that is full of peace
An environment of perfect harmony and tranquility
Love it will be over flowing
A place where love is abundant and never runs dry
We'll be there for eternity
We will forever reside in this heavenly paradise
I want you there yeah I want you there with me
I desire for you to also inherit this heavenly reward
Keep your head up he's coming some day to carry us away to a better place
Stay hopeful, as Jesus will return to take us to this better place
We all have times when we're weak and we have times when we're strong
We all experience moments of vulnerability and strength
We don't always do what's right cause sometimes it's easier to do wrong
We are all susceptible to temptation and making mistakes
Well everybody makes mistakes yeah at some point in their lives
Mistakes are a natural part of the human experience
You know that nobody's perfect
We are all flawed and prone to mistakes
We're all just reaching for the prize
We are all striving to attain the reward of eternal paradise
White pearly gates that's where the streets are made with gold
Heaven is beyond our imagination and adorned with precious materials
His glory illuminates the heavens
The light of God's presence fills heaven
Walls of jasper
The city of heaven is adorned with beautiful jasper walls
We'll live there ever after
We will experience eternal life and happiness in heaven
We'll seek his face
We will eagerly desire to be in God's presence
We'll bow down and cry holy holy holy holy
We will worship and honor God with reverence and humility
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: BENJAMIN WINANS, CECE WINANS
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