This Road
Ginny Owens Lyrics
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A thousand places I would rather be
So I choke back the tears and try to find the bright side
Though I find it hard to see beyond my suffering
In my heart I know your plan is so much bigger
But this small part is all that I can see
And I believe you haven't left me here to wander
Still I can't help but ponder where you're leading me
(Chorus)
And I ask why this road
Why this way
And this load
Tell me how far must I go
Till I see
Till I know
Why this road
A million miles away from anything familiar
What was it like to be so far from home
Though you came in love
The world misunderstood you
There must have been some days when you felt so alone
But you endured, cause there was joy before you
Joy that came because you sacrificed
Since you gave yourself just to spend forever with me
Surely I can trust you'll lead me through my darkest times
When I ask why....(Chorus)
From here I can not see
Why you'd choose this path for me
But I don't have to understand to believe
That you know why
You know why this road
Why this way
And this load
You know how far I must go
Till I see
Till I know
Why this road
Ginny Owens's song "This Road" is a testimony to the belief that sometimes, we have to go through hardship and suffering to reach our desired destination. The lyrics represent someone who is questioning their circumstances and is struggling to find the purpose behind the painful journey. The opening lines, "A million miles away from anything familiar, a thousand places I would rather be," highlight the sense of displacement and isolation that the person is experiencing. Despite being aware of the bigger plan, they can only see what is in front of them - the suffering and the seemingly endless journey.
However, the chorus represents a plea to understand the reason behind the struggles. The lines "And I ask why this road, why this way, and this load. Tell me how far must I go till I see, till I know why this road" embody the frustration and the confusion that arises from the person's inability to comprehend the direction of the journey. Despite this, the lyrics also express a sense of hope and trust in the bigger plan, which will eventually lead to joy and fulfillment. The verse, "In my heart, I know your plan is so much bigger, but this small part is all that I can see. And I believe you haven't left me here to wander," conveys this belief that there is a greater reason behind the pain, and that the person is not alone on this journey.
In conclusion, "This Road" is a poignant and inspiring song that encourages the listener to persevere through the tough times and trust in the Lord's plan. The lyrics evoke a range of emotions, from despair to hope, and offer a balm for the soul to those who are going through a difficult journey.
Line by Line Meaning
A million miles away from anything familiar
I feel so far from where I belong and it is uncomfortable.
A thousand places I would rather be
I am not enjoying the current situation and have many other options in mind.
So I choke back the tears and try to find the bright side
Even though I am struggling, I am attempting to stay positive and hopeful.
Though I find it hard to see beyond my suffering
It is difficult to focus on anything else when I am going through pain.
In my heart I know your plan is so much bigger
I believe that there is a larger purpose for my life and my current situation is a part of that.
But this small part is all that I can see
Even though there is a bigger picture, it is hard to see through the limited scope of what I am experiencing right now.
And I believe you haven't left me here to wander
I have faith that God has a purpose for my life and is not leaving me alone to figure things out on my own.
Still I can't help but ponder where you're leading me
Even though I trust that God has a plan, I am curious and uncertain about where that plan is leading me.
Why this road
I am questioning the path that I am on and why I have to go through certain difficulties.
Why this way
I am also questioning why God is leading me down a specific path, rather than an easier one.
And this load
The struggles and hardships that I am experiencing feel heavy and burdensome.
Tell me how far must I go
I am asking for guidance on how much longer I will have to endure the current difficulties.
Till I see
I am looking for clarity and understanding about why I am going through these challenges.
Till I know
I am seeking deeper insight into God's plan for my life, so that I can understand and trust it better.
What was it like to be so far from home
I am reflecting on Jesus' experience of leaving his home in heaven to come to earth.
Though you came in love
Even though Jesus came to earth out of love for us, it was not an easy journey for him.
The world misunderstood you
Jesus was often rejected and misunderstood by the people around him.
There must have been some days when you felt so alone
Even the perfect Son of God must have had moments of feeling alone and isolated.
But you endured, cause there was joy before you
Despite the challenges, Jesus persisted because he knew that there was a greater purpose and joy ahead.
Joy that came because you sacrificed
Jesus' sacrifice ultimately led to the salvation of humanity and eternal joy for believers.
Since you gave yourself just to spend forever with me
Jesus' ultimate motivation for coming to earth and enduring the suffering was to have a relationship with each individual believer.
Surely I can trust you'll lead me through my darkest times
If Jesus was willing to endure such hardships for me, I can trust that he will be with me through my own challenges.
From here I can not see
Despite my current perspective, I do not have complete understanding of God's plan.
Why you'd choose this path for me
I am questioning why God has led me down a specific path, given the difficulties I am encountering.
But I don't have to understand to believe
Even though I do not have a full understanding of God's plan, I can still have faith and trust in him.
That you know why
I have confidence that God has a reason and purpose for everything he allows in my life.
You know how far I must go
God has a specific timeline and plan for my life, and I can trust that he knows how much longer I will have to endure the current challenges.
Till I see
I am searching for understanding and clarity about God's plan for my life.
Till I know
I am seeking to understand God's purpose for my life more deeply.
Why this road
I am still wondering why God has allowed certain difficulties to come into my life and what his plan is for the future.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GINNY OWENS, KYLE DAVID MATTHEWS
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@suetuura5666
Ginny, words cannot describe what this song means to me. My husband died 14 years ago very suddenly. I listened to this song, playing it continuously for many months It helped get me through my grief in a way that no other song could, by reminding me that God's plan is so much bigger. The wonderful part of this story is that my 10-year-old grand-daughter just told me that she has been listening to Ginny Owens on YouTube and asked me if I knew who that was. What a blessing your ministry has been to me and will continue to be to my family. God bless you !
@usernamehminga
Whenever I am down and lost, I go back to this song. It inspires me plenty every time. Thank you.
@michaelyork4786
One of my all time favorite songs. God bless you sister Ginny.
@sarasifuentes3997
Beautiful voice Ginny
@willfromyadkinville
what an amazing artist!
@Dreaminginrose
I listened to this album SO many times in my teen aged years, and it brought me so much comfort. I was even inspired to give up secular music for Lent and then an entire year at 16. I wish I could find this album in it’s entirety somewhere. Honestly, I have moved away from “Christianity” now as an adult, but these words ring so true and clear.. beyond any man-made concepts of god and dogma, and still hit all the chords of my soul and what has evolved into my sense spirituality and connectedness <3 thank you <3
@nanettecarmen4723
❤️❤️❤️❤️
@dhulett6596
To all those I know are struggling with their own road. Don't give up....I'm not and I hope I can be there for you too....Just getting the oxygen mask on me first.....Love you all.