When I Get Where I'm Going
Geoff Moore Lyrics
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On the far side of the sky
The first thing that I'm gonna do
Is spread my wings and fly
I'm gonna land beside a lion
And run my fingers through his mane
Or I might find out what it's like
To ride a drop of rai&110
(Chorus:)
Yeah, when I get where I'm going
There'll be only happy tears
I will she'd the sins and struggles
I have carried all these years
And I'll leave my heart wide open
I will love and have no fear
Yeah, when I get where I'm going
Don't cry for me down here
I'm gonna walk with my granddaddy
And he'll match me step for step
And I'll tell him how I've missed him
Every minute since he left
So much pain and so much darkness
This world we stumble through
All these questions I can't answer
So much work to do
But when I get where I'm going
And I see my maker's face
I'll stand forever in the light
Of His amazing grace
The lyrics of Geoff Moore's song "When I Get Where I'm Going" are about the afterlife and the promise of a better life to come after death. The singer looks forward to reaching heaven, which he refers to as "the far side of the sky." He speaks about his plans and what he will do when he finally arrives at his destination. The first thing he wants to do is spread his wings and fly because he is free from the earthly struggles he has faced. He then mentions that he wants to land beside a lion and run his fingers through its mane, which is an act of bravery and a way of showing that he is no longer afraid.
The chorus of the song reveals the singer's belief that when he gets where he's going, he will be filled with joy and happiness. He will no longer have to carry the weight of his sins and struggles, as he will find peace in the afterlife. His heart will be open and he will love without fear. He also encourages those who are left behind not to cry for him when he is gone but to celebrate his life and his journey to heaven.
In the second verse, the singer talks about how he plans to walk with his granddaddy in heaven and tell him how much he has been missed. He also acknowledges the pain and darkness that exists in the world, but he finds comfort in the promise of an afterlife where all his unanswered questions will be answered. The song concludes with the singer expressing his excitement at the thought of standing before God and basking in the light of his amazing grace.
Line by Line Meaning
When I get where I'm going
Once I reach the place I am destined to go to
On the far side of the sky
Far away from here, beyond the sky
The first thing that I'm gonna do
The initial action I will take
Is spread my wings and fly
Propel myself into the air using my wings
I'm gonna land beside a lion
I will settle on the ground next to a lion
And run my fingers through his mane
Then stroke my digits through its hairy tufts
Or I might find out what it's like
Alternatively, I could discover what it feels like
To ride a drop of rai&110
To experience the sensation of traveling on a raindrop
Yeah, when I get where I'm going
Yes, once I arrive at my destination
There'll be only happy tears
My tears will only be of joy and felicity
I will she'd the sins and struggles
I will let go of my shortcomings and difficulties
I have carried all these years
That I have been carrying for so long
And I'll leave my heart wide open
I will be vulnerable and receptive
I will love and have no fear
I will show love without any apprehension
Yeah, when I get where I'm going
Yes, soon as I reach my destination
Don't cry for me down here
Do not shed tears for me who is still here
I'm gonna walk with my granddaddy
I will stroll with my grandfather
And he'll match me step for step
He would pace next to me one step at a time
And I'll tell him how I've missed him
Then, I will confess my yearning for him
Every minute since he left
Every second since he passed away
So much pain and so much darkness
Lots of emotional and mental suffering and obscurity
This world we stumble through
This world we walk through with uncertainty
All these questions I can't answer
All these inquiries I can't respond to
So much work to do
So many tasks left to carry out
But when I get where I'm going
But when I arrive at the place I'm destined to
And I see my maker's face
And when I finally face my creator
I'll stand forever in the light
I will remain forever in the radiance
Of His amazing grace
Of His astonishing and remarkable mercy
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