Gloria Gaither (b. March 4, 1942) is a songwriter for gospel music, along with her husband, Bill Gaither. She also sang in the Bill Gaither Trio, one of the most influential groups in recent Christian music.
I Don't Belong
Bill & Gloria Gaither Lyrics
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And you turned everything around
When I was bound and I was chained
You found the beauty in my pain
And you just turned it upside down
You walked right through these prison walls
You saw my sin and took it all
You taught my heart a brand new song
'Cause that's where I belong
Whoa
That's where I belong
Whoa
That's where I belong
Whoa
There has never been another one like you
There will never be another one like you
Another one like you
You moved a mountain of my fears
Dried up an ocean of my tears
Oh your presence filled my heart
And your light switched off the dark
And burned right through the atmosphere
You walked right through these prison walls
You saw my sin and took it all
You taught my heart a brand new song
Carved my name into your palm
'Cause that's where I belong
Whoa
That's where I belong
Whoa
That's where I belong
Whoa
There has never been another one like you
There will never be another one like you
Another one like you
Oh the glory of the king
It hovers over everything
Takes my weakness, makes me strong
Reels me in when life goes wrong
'Cause that's where I belong
Whoa
That's where I belong
Whoa
That's where I belong
Whoa
There has never been another one like you
There will never be another one like you
Another one like you
There has never been another one like you
There will never be another one like you
Another one like you
The song "Home Where I Belong" by Bill & Gloria Gaither expresses the feeling of finding solace and comfort in a spiritual home. The first verse acknowledges the struggles and challenges faced by the singer, but how they were able to overcome them with the help of their faith in God. The lines "You found the beauty in my pain / And you just turned it upside down" suggest that even in the darkest of times, there is some light to be found and that God has the power to change anything.
The second verse continues to emphasise how much the singer's life has been transformed by God's presence in their life. The lines "You moved a mountain of my fears / Dried up an ocean of my tears" use vivid imagery to describe the power of God's love and how it has helped them overcome their struggles. The chorus repeats the phrase "That's where I belong" multiple times, emphasising the idea that the singer has found a place of belonging in their faith and in God.
The lyrics also highlight the unique power and glory of God. The line "Oh the glory of the king / It hovers over everything" suggests that God's presence is far-reaching and all-encompassing. Additionally, the lines "Takes my weakness, makes me strong / Reels me in when life goes wrong" suggest that God is able to help the singer through any situation, no matter how difficult or overwhelming it may seem.
Overall, the song is a testament to the power of faith and the comfort that can be found in a spiritual home.
Line by Line Meaning
You picked me up when I was down
You helped me when I was feeling low
And you turned everything around
You changed everything for the better
When I was bound and I was chained
When I was trapped and stuck
You found the beauty in my pain
You saw something good in my suffering
And you just turned it upside down
And you made it into a positive thing
You walked right through these prison walls
You helped me break free from my problems
You saw my sin and took it all
You forgave me for my wrongdoings
You taught my heart a brand new song
You gave me a new perspective on life
Carved my name into your palm
You accepted me for who I am
'Cause that's where I belong
Because that's where I'm supposed to be
There has never been another one like you
There's no one else like you
There will never be another one like you
No one can replace you
You moved a mountain of my fears
You helped me overcome my fears
Dried up an ocean of my tears
You helped me stop crying
Oh your presence filled my heart
Your presence made me happy
And your light switched off the dark
You made me feel less sad
And burned right through the atmosphere
And made everything better
Oh the glory of the king
The power of God
It hovers over everything
It's everywhere
Takes my weakness, makes me strong
Helps me overcome my weaknesses and become stronger
Reels me in when life goes wrong
Helps me when things go bad
There has never been another one like you
There's no one else like you
There will never be another one like you
No one can replace you
Another one like you
There's no one else like you
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Bill Luton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Pearlie
It’s not home
Where men sell their souls
And the taste of power is sweet
Where wrong is right
And neighbors fight
While the hungry are dyin’ in the streets
Where kids are abused
And women are used
And the weak are crushed by the strong
Nations gone mad
Jesus is sad
And I don’t belong
Chorus:
I don’t belong
And I’m going someday
Home to my own native land
I don’t belong
And it seems like I hear
The sound of a “welcome home” band
I don’t belong
I’m a foreigner here
Singing a sojourner’s song
I’ve always known
This ain’t home
And I don’t belong
Don’t belong
But while I’m here
I’ll be living like I’ve nothin’ to lose
And while I breathe
I’ll just believe
My Lord is gonna see me through
I’ll not be deceived
By earth’s make-believe
I’ll close my ears to her siren song
By praisin’ His name, I’m not ashamed
‘Cause I don’t belong
Repeat Chorus
I belong
To a kingdom of peace
Where only love is the law
Where children lead
And captives are freed
And God becomes a baby on the straw
Where dead men live
And rich men give
Their kingdoms to buy back a song
Where sinners like me
Become royalty
And we’ll all belong
Yes I belong
And I’m going someday
Home to my own native land
Where I’ll belong
And it seems like I hear
The sound of a “welcome home” band
Yes, I’ll belong
No foreigner there
Singin’ a sojourner’s song
I’ve always known
This place ain’t home
And I’ll belong
Quaisulia Falisi
The best song ever written that expresses my situation right now. May God continue to bless you Buddy for your ministry in music.
Isaac Sam
It always makes my eyes wet whenever I hear this song. The lyrics and the rhythm so strong and bonded. Thank God for this song and Mr.Buddy
Mick D
+Isaac Sam
And thank God for you. :)
Patrick Brenrick
Just a traveler
ginny white
the crazier my world becomes the more i relate to this song. love you Buddy
Daniel McVey
This song is awesome!! Glory to God!! Beautiful music Amen!
GeronimoStilton01
Thank God for the wonderful praise songs. Thank you Buddy, what a blessing it was to hear the songs. Thank you Lord.
D Salisbury
My heart's cry! Almost daily I find myself singing, "This World Is Not My Home, I'm just a passing through. My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue. The angels welcome ... and I can't feel at home in this world anymore!:
ginny white
amen
Donna Forrester
Love this song! It's the prettiest sad & happy song I've ever heard all wrapped up together. It made me cry!
Buddy is a truly talented &
awesome singer! Thanks
Buddy! Donna