Spirits in the Sky
Doctor and the Medics Lyrics
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I'm gonna go to the place that's best
When they lay me down to die
Goin' on up to the spirit in the sky
Goin' on up to the Spirit in the sky
(Spirit in the sky)
That's where I'm gonna go when I die
When I die and they lay me to rest
I'm gonna go to the place that's the best
Prepare yourself, you know it a must
Gotta have a friend named Jesus
So you know that when you die
It's gonna recommend you to the spirit in the sky
(Spirit in the sky)
Goin' on up to the spirit in the sky
That's where I'm gonna go when I die
(When I die)
When I die and they lay me to rest
I'm gonna go to the place that's the best
Never been a sinner, I've never sinned
I've got a friend named Jesus
So you know that when I die
It's gonna set me up with the spirit in the sky
Goin' on up to the spirit in the sky
(Spirit in the sky)
That's where I'm gonna go when I die
(When I die)
When I die and they lay me to rest
I'm gonna go to the place that's the best
Goin' on up to the spirit in the sky
(Spirit in the sky)
That's where I'm gonna go when I die
(When I die)
When I die and they lay me to rest
I'm gonna go to the place that's the best
Go to the place that's the best
Go to the place that's the best
Go to the place that's the best
Go to the place that's the best
The lyrics of Doctor and the Medics’ “Spirit in the Sky” describe the afterlife journey of a person who is confident that they will go to heaven when they die. The song suggests that the best place to go to after death is the "spirit in the sky." The chorus reinforces this idea, stating that the place the singer is going to when they die is the "spirit in the sky." The lyrics further suggest that the singer is not worried about their afterlife because they have a friend named Jesus who will recommend them to the spirit in the sky.
The song's lyrics also touch on religious themes such as sinning and redemption. The line "Never been a sinner, I've never sinned" suggests that the singer believes that they have led a morally upright life. The lyric "I've got a friend named Jesus, and so you know that when I die, he's gonna set me up with the spirit in the sky" implies that the singer believes that having a friend like Jesus will guarantee that they will go to heaven. Overall, the song speaks to the idea that death is not something to fear if one has faith and that there is a comforting afterlife destination for those who have lived a good life.
Line by Line Meaning
When I die and they lay me to rest
As I pass away and they bury me in the ground
I'm gonna go to the place that's best
My ultimate destination is the most perfect place
Goin' on up to the spirit in the sky
Ascending towards the heavenly afterlife
That's where I'm gonna go when I die
This is where I will end up when I depart from this world
Prepare yourself, you know it a must
Ensure you are ready for the inevitable event
Gotta have a friend named Jesus
It's essential to have a close relationship with Jesus
So you know that when you die
Thus, you can be assured that when you pass away
It's gonna recommend you to the spirit in the sky
You will be advised to ascend to the divine afterlife
Never been a sinner, I've never sinned
I've never intentionally committed any wrongdoing
It's gonna set me up with the spirit in the sky
As a result, I will be blessed to ascend to the divine realm
Go to the place that's the best
I will ultimately rest in the most perfect afterlife
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Peermusic Publishing, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: NORMAN GREENBAUM
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