Spirit in the Sky
Gareth Gates feat. The Kumars Lyrics


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When I die and they lay me to rest
Gonna go to the place that's the best
When I lay me down to die
Goin' up to the spirit in the sky

Goin' up to the spirit in the sky
That's where I'm gonna go when I die
When I die and they lay me to rest
Gonna go to the place that's the best


Prepare yourself you know it's a must
Got to have a friend in Jesus
So you know that when you die
He's gonna recommend you
To the spirit in the sky

Goin' up to the spirit in the sky
That's where I'm gonna go when I die
When I die and they lay me to rest
Gonna go to the place that's the best


Never been a sinner I never sinned
I got a friend in Jesus
So you know that when I die
He's gonna set me up with
The spirit in the sky

Oh set me up with the 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

Oh set me up with the 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

Goin' on up to the spirit in the sky
That's where I'm gonna go when I die
When I die and they lay me to rest
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

Overall Meaning

The song "Spirit in the Sky" by Gareth Gates feat. The Kumars, is about an individual's belief in the afterlife and their desire to go to a better place after death. The lyrics express the idea that when the singer dies, they will go to the best place, which happens to be the spirit in the sky. This may be seen as a reference to heaven or some other form of the afterlife. The repeated chorus emphasizes the singer's desire to go to the best place when they die.


The song also talks about the importance of having a friend in Jesus, as it can help a person get recommended to the spirit in the sky. The idea of being recommended by Jesus suggests that those who follow his teachings may gain entry into this better place. The song implies a belief in heaven and the idea that people who have lived a virtuous life and have faith in Jesus will go there after they die.


In conclusion, "Spirit in the Sky" is a song that speaks to the belief in the afterlife and the desire to go to a better place. It emphasizes the importance of living a good life and having faith in Jesus. The chorus is a catchy and memorable tune that emphasizes the singer's desire to go to the best place when they die.


Line by Line Meaning

When I die and they lay me to rest
After I pass away and my body is put to rest


Gonna go to the place that's the best
I will go to the location that is perfect


When I lay me down to die
When I am about to pass away


Goin' up to the spirit in the sky
Ascending to a divine place after death


That's where I'm gonna go when I die
That is my destination after my demise


Prepare yourself you know it's a must
Get ready, it is imperative


Got to have a friend in Jesus
You need to have a connection to Jesus


So you know that when you die
This ensures that when you pass away


He's gonna recommend you
He will suggest you


To the spirit in the sky
To the divine place after death


Never been a sinner I never sinned
I have never committed a sin


I got a friend in Jesus
I have a connection with Jesus


He's gonna set me up with
He will introduce me to


Oh set me up with the spirit in the sky
Introduce me to the divine place after death


Goin' on up to the spirit in the sky
Ascending towards the divine place after death


Go to the place that's the best
Head to the most ideal location




Lyrics ยฉ CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Norman Greenbaum

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Comments from YouTube:

@SmilingSynic

A Hindu family from a UK television show dancing to a song about Christianity written by an American Jew who did such a great job writing and performing the original song that even atheists love it.

@manfangui672

Well said.

@shaundodd1512

One of the best comic relief songs ever. I don't know why they don't do them no more.

@MollySpencer

Song reminds me of my nan. She was Gareth Gates dinner lady at school and she would always talk about him. She is a Christian so this was always on when I was younger. She just passed away last week

@raym4n39

2024 anyone?

@saskia2685

I was obsessed with this as a kid. And YouTube didn't exist back then, so I had wait around all day in front of the tv to catch it! And tried my best to do the dance!!

@harleykittyquinn9599

Saskia I remember doing that too haha

@beccawho761

Saskia saaaaame๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

@jackm091000

Saskia same here

@TheReservedGamer

Blimey, I remember those days... feels like a life time ago now :(

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