Better Place
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 CeCe Winans is a hope-filled gospel song that talks about the Christian belief in eternal life after death. The lyrics express the struggles and challenges of life on earth, but reassure believers of a better place waiting for them in heaven. The first verse talks about the difficult days we all face, but reminds the listener of the reward that awaits them in heaven. The second verse acknowledges that everyone makes mistakes and falls short, but emphasizes that salvation is available to all who seek it. The chorus repeats the message that Jesus will come and take the believers to a better place in heaven.
The bridge describes the beauty of this better place - gates of pearls, streets of gold, and a heavenly glow. The song closes with a call to keep hope alive and to trust in the promise of a better place that God has prepared for his people.
The message of hope and faith in "Better Place" resonates with many listeners, especially those who have experienced hardship and loss. The song has become a staple in gospel music and has been performed at various church events and funerals. CeCe Winans's soothing voice and uplifting lyrics make "Better Place" a comforting and encouraging song for those who may be struggling.
Line by Line Meaning
We have days very long
We experience days that seem endless in our struggles.
We have days very hard
We go through difficult hardships in our lives.
We're given up our lives for the sake of the call
We've dedicated our lives to a higher calling, sacrificing for a greater purpose.
And in those times when we thought We were not gonna make it We would remind ourselves that our reward is in heaven
When we felt like giving up, we reminded ourselves that our ultimate reward is in heaven.
We're goin' to a place that is truly blessed
We believe in a place that is truly special and divinely blessed.
A place where we'll find rest yeah
This place will be a peaceful haven where we can find rest for our souls.
Prepared for me and you
This place is being prepared for all of us who believe.
I'm getting my house in order How about you?
We need to prepare ourselves so we're ready to enter this blessed place.
A place that is full of peace Love it will be over flowing We'll be there for eternity
This place will be filled with peace, and love will overflow. We will be there forever.
I want you there yeah I want you there with me
The singer wants everyone to join her in this blessed place.
Keep your head up he's coming some day to Carry us away to a better place
We need to keep our hope alive and wait for the day when God will take us to this better place.
We all have times when we're weak and we Have times when we're strong
We experience both weakness and strength in our lives.
We don't always do what's right cause Sometimes it's easier to do wrong
We're not perfect, and sometimes we make mistakes because it's the easier choice.
Well everybody makes mistakes yeah at Some point in their lives
We all make mistakes at some point in our lives; it's a universal experience.
We're goin' to a place that is truly blessed
This blessed place is something we're looking forward to and believe in.
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
This place will be adorned with beautiful gates, golden streets, and illuminated by God's glory. We will live there forever and worship Him.
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
God will take us to this better place that we believe in and look forward to.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BENJAMIN WINANS, CECE WINANS
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