One of the more successful country music groups of the 1990s, their hits have included Every Once in a While, Days of America, and Goodbye Says It All.
The original lineup for the band throughout the 1990s was Paul, Robbins, and guitarist/vocalist Van Stephenson, who died of skin cancer in April, 2001. He was replaced by Randy Threet, the band's bass player, until 2003, when Anthony Crawford signed on.
From early 2008 until he re-joined in 2010, Robbins left the group to resume his songwriting career, and Threet re-joined. Since then, BlackHawk's backing band has been subsumed into the main group, which comprises Paul (lead vocals, guitar, mandolin), Randall (acoustic guitar, background vocals), Threet (bass guitar, background vocals), Chris Anderson (lead guitar, background vocals), Dave Robbins (keyboards, background vocals), and Monte Yoho (drums, percussion).
Current Total Nonstop Action Wrestling musician Dale Oliver was also once a part of Blackhawk.
Farther Along
BlackHawk Lyrics
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Farther along we'll know all about it
Farther along we'll understand why
Cheer up my brother
Live in the sunshine
We'll understand it all by and by
When we see Jesus coming in glory
Then we shall meet Him in that bright mansion
We'll understand it all by and by
[Chorus]
We'll understand it all by and by
The first lyric in the chorus "Farther along we'll know all about it, Farther along we'll understand why" speaks of the phrase "time heals all wounds." The singer is telling the listener that although they may not understand the difficulties and hardships they are currently facing in life, they will get through them and eventually gain clarity and understanding. The second line speaks to the idea that everything happens for a reason and that one day they will come to understand why these things happened. The singer then addresses their brother, telling them to "Cheer up" and "Live in the sunshine," implying that it's important to stay positive and look on the bright side, even in difficult times. The final line in the chorus "We'll understand it all by and by" reiterates that although things may be hard now, eventually everything will become clear and make sense.
The second verse reinforces the idea that the hardships we face in life will eventually be put into perspective when Jesus returns. The singer speaks of meeting Him in his "bright mansion," emphasizing the hope and positivity that the concept of Heaven brings. The chorus is then repeated, reiterating the message that we may not understand everything now, but we will eventually.
Line by Line Meaning
Farther along we'll know all about it
As we progress through life, we'll gain a deeper understanding of the events that happen and the reasons behind them
Farther along we'll understand why
As time passes, we'll come to comprehend the purpose behind everything that has occurred in our lives
Cheer up my brother
Don't lose faith or become despondent, keep a positive outlook on life
Live in the sunshine
Stay optimistic and hopeful, even during difficult times
We'll understand it all by and by
Eventually, we will have a full understanding of the mysteries of life
When we see Jesus coming in glory
When we witness the return of Christ in all his splendor
When He comes down from His home in the sky
When Jesus descends to Earth from Heaven
Then we shall meet Him in that bright mansion
We will have an audience with Jesus in Heaven
We'll understand it all by and by
Any confusion or doubt will be eliminated and we will have complete clarity
Farther along we'll know all about it
As we continue our journey, we will gain more knowledge and understanding
Farther along we'll understand why
With time, the reasons for our struggles and difficulties will become clear to us
Cheer up my brother
Stay positive and don't lose hope
Live in the sunshine
Maintain a happy disposition and look on the bright side of life
We'll understand it all by and by
We will have complete comprehension of life's mysteries at some point in the future
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: J R BAXTER, JOHN STARLING
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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