In the rock (and roll) community, Bill Monroe may be best known via one of Elvis Presley's earliest recordings at Sun Records, that of Monroe's 'Blue Moon of Kentucky'. Patsy Cline also made a highly regarded version of this song.
Happy On My Way
Bill Monroe Lyrics
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I'm so full of religion, I just can't be still
I wanna sing it and shout it and let the people know
That I'm saved by His mercy and I'm ready to go
That's why I'm happy, yes, I'm happy, happy on my way
Rejoicing and singing His praises every day
For Jesus is near me and there He will stay
I just can't see why you sinners go on
Livin' in sorrow, doin' so wrong
Hidin' your face from the Savior above
Denying yourself, of His wonderful love
That's why I'm happy, yes, I'm happy, happy on my way
Rejoicing and singing His praises every day
For Jesus is near me and there He will stay
That's why I'm happy, yes, I'm happy, happy on my way
What a wonderful feeling just to know I am saved
And my Savior will guide me 'til I enter the grave
And then He will greet me at Heaven's open door
And I'll live in glory with Him forever more
That's why I'm happy, yes, I'm happy, happy on my way
Rejoicing and singing His praises every day
For Jesus is near me and there He will stay
That's why I'm happy, yes, I'm happy, happy on my way
The lyrics to Bill Monroe's song "Happy On My Way" express the singer's gratitude and joy for his salvation through Jesus Christ. The opening line expresses his thankfulness to Jesus for making him feel so good. The singer feels so full of religion that he can't contain his excitement and wants to sing and shout to let everyone know about the amazing grace he has received. The second verse suggests that the singer is confused about why non-believers would choose to live in sorrow and do wrong when they have the opportunity to accept Jesus's love and salvation.
The final verse talks about the singer's confidence and belief that his Savior will guide him throughout his life, all the way to his death and beyond. He envisions being greeted by Jesus at Heaven's open door and living in glory with Him forevermore. The whole song is infused with a sense of joy and relief that is palpable in the lyrics and music.
Overall, the song is a celebration of faith and gratitude for the gift of salvation. The singer is thrilled to have found something in life that makes him happy and wants to share that happiness with others.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to thank my Jesus for the way that I feel
I express gratitude to Jesus for the emotions I am feeling.
I'm so full of religion, I just can't be still
I am overflowing with religious fervor and cannot contain my enthusiasm.
I wanna sing it and shout it and let the people know
I desire to vocalize my joy and evangelize to those around me.
That I'm saved by His mercy and I'm ready to go
I acknowledge that I am saved through divine compassion and prepared for what is to come.
That's why I'm happy, yes, I'm happy, happy on my way
This is the reason for my current emotions, which can be succinctly summarized as joy with a purpose.
Rejoicing and singing His praises every day
I continually express my appreciation and admiration for Him through song.
For Jesus is near me and there He will stay
I am comforted by the presence of Jesus in my life, and I expect Him to remain by my side.
I just can't see why you sinners go on
I cannot comprehend why those who disobey God continue to do so.
Livin' in sorrow, doin' so wrong
It is painful for me to consider those who choose to live sinfully and suffer as a result.
Hidin' your face from the Savior above
They are avoiding facing Jesus Christ and seeking His guidance.
Denying yourself, of His wonderful love
They are not allowing themselves to experience the full range of His love and guidance.
What a wonderful feeling just to know I am saved
I find great comfort and delight in the knowledge that I am saved by my faith.
And my Savior will guide me 'til I enter the grave
I trust that Jesus will lead and support me through life until my eventual death.
And then He will greet me at Heaven's open door
Upon arriving in Heaven, I believe that I will be welcomed by Jesus Christ Himself.
And I'll live in glory with Him forever more
I will exist in a state of glory and bliss, eternally accompanied by my Savior.
Lyrics © ERNEST TUBB MUSIC, INC.
Written by: PETE PYLE
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