Book in Heaven
Cindy Lyrics


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You think you know me from somewhere
I can feel your gaze on my hair
But I can't know unless you ask me
But instead you just walk past me
We won't know each other this time
But if there's a book in heaven you'd find
Your name is written next to mine
I see you again on the same street
I look past you and you look past me
I could turn back but I don't have to
Because I knew you in the primordial ooze
We won't know each other this time
But if there's a book in heave we'd find
Your name is right there next to mine
I've heard it said that the name your mother gave you
Explains away all the shit you've been through
Well if that's the case
Then we'll have our answers in the end
So the next time I see you I might stop
I might smile I might talk
And maybe this time we get to
Live like we did in the primordial ooze
We could have each other this time




And in that book in heaven we'd write
Your name right next to mine

Overall Meaning

"Book in Heaven" is a song that reflects on the missed connections and fleeting encounters we often experience in life. The first verse sets the scene with the singer sensing someone's gaze but feeling unnoticed. The chorus introduces the concept of a hypothetical book in heaven, suggesting that if such a book exists, the singer's name would be written next to the person who caught their attention. This implies a deeper connection that extends beyond their current circumstances.


In the second verse, the singer encounters the person again on the same street, but once again, they pass each other by without acknowledgement. The line "Because I knew you in the primordial ooze" introduces a whimsical idea of having a connection that dates back to the very origins of existence. It symbolizes a deep, primal connection that transcends any superficial encounters. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the belief that their names would be written together in this hypothetical book in heaven.


The bridge of the song introduces the idea that the name given by one's mother might hold the key to understanding the trials and challenges a person has faced. This suggests that if they were to finally have a meaningful encounter, the answers to their individual experiences would be revealed. The song ends with the hope that the next time they see each other, the singer will take a chance and engage in conversation. They express a desire to recapture the connection they shared in the primordial ooze, and the possibility of finally having each other's presence in their lives this time.


Overall, "Book in Heaven" explores themes of missed connections, the longing for deeper connections, and the idea that certain relationships may have a greater significance beyond what is immediately apparent.


Line by Line Meaning

You think you know me from somewhere
You believe that you have encountered me before


I can feel your gaze on my hair
I am aware of your intense stare directed at my hair


But I can't know unless you ask me
However, I cannot confirm unless you inquire about it


But instead you just walk past me
Yet, you choose to simply ignore me and continue walking


We won't know each other this time
We will not become acquainted in this moment


But if there's a book in heaven you'd find
However, if there exists a celestial book, you would discover


Your name is written next to mine
That your name is inscribed alongside mine


I see you again on the same street
I encounter you once more on the identical street


I look past you and you look past me
I avert my gaze, and you also avoid acknowledging me


I could turn back but I don't have to
I possess the option to turn back, yet it is not necessary


Because I knew you in the primordial ooze
For I was acquainted with you since the early beginnings of existence


We won't know each other this time
We will not form a connection in this particular instance


But if there's a book in heaven we'd find
Yet, if there exists a heavenly book, we would ascertain


Your name is right there next to mine
That your name can be found directly adjacent to mine


I've heard it said that the name your mother gave you
It has come to my attention that the name bestowed upon you by your mother


Explains away all the shit you've been through
Serves as an explanation for all the difficulties you have endured


Well if that's the case
Well, if that assumption holds true


Then we'll have our answers in the end
Then we shall discover our answers eventually


So the next time I see you I might stop
Therefore, the next time I encounter you, I may halt my movement


I might smile I might talk
I might display a smile, engage in conversation


And maybe this time we get to
And perchance this time, we have the opportunity to


Live like we did in the primordial ooze
Exist as we did in the ancient, organic substance


We could have each other this time
We could form a connection in this instance


And in that book in heaven we'd write
And within that heavenly book, we would inscribe


Your name right next to mine
Your name directly alongside mine




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Karina Gill

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Christine Rose

This woman is consistently powerful. Period. It's not up for debate.

Blandine Tusevo

I declare that every day of my life I shall live under the open heaven in Jesus name🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

Juliann Soverall

Powerful ambassador of GOD

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Yes Lord!!!! 2019 almost 5 years later THIS word still applies! Hallelujah! God be praised!

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Johanne Noel

2022 still powerful

S. K.

Year 2020

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@Lilieth Dennis The heaven will open

Lilieth Dennis

Praises be to Jesus!!!

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