Meeting Over Yonder
Impressions Lyrics
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There's gonna be a meeting over yonder
Children, are you ready?
There's gonna be a meeting over yonder
All the boys and the girls' gonna be there
Young and old, weak and strong's gonna be there
So children, are you ready?
Get my coat, got to go
To the meeting over yonder
I've got to learn what I don't know
At the meeting over yonder
At the talkin', I'm sure all will agree
The best thing for you, you and me
Is go to the meeting over yonder
Go to the meeting over yonder
Keep on pushin' now
Children, are you ready?
There's gonna be a meeting over yonder
Children, are you ready?
For the meeting over yonder
All the boys and the girls' gonna be there
Young and old, weak and strong's gonna be there
So children, are you ready?
For the meeting over yonder
There's gonna be a meeting over yonder
For the meeting over yonder
For the meeting over yonder
For the meeting over yonder
For the meeting over yonder
The song "Meeting Over Yonder" by Impressions is a gospel-inspired track that inspires listeners to attend a meeting happening soon. The opening line, "Children, are you ready?" is a typical call-and-response regimen used in gospel music. The song's repetitive structure gives it a hypnotic quality, encouraging listeners to join in the singing.
The lyrics reveal that the meeting is not just for adults, but for everyone regardless of age, strength, or weakness. The song calls for people to come together, listen to the singer, and push for change. The phrase "keep on pushin' now" encourages listeners not to give up on their ideals and dreams.
The track's success stemmed from the civil rights movement amid the African American community's quest for social and political equality. Impressions' lead singer, Curtis Mayfield's activism is evident in the song's message. The song became popular among the civil rights activists in the 1960s, creating a sense of unity, strength and hope for change.
Line by Line Meaning
Children, are you ready?
Asking if everyone is prepared for a gathering.
There's gonna be a meeting over yonder
A meeting will take place in a faraway location.
All the boys and the girls' gonna be there
Both males and females will attend the meeting.
Young and old, weak and strong's gonna be there
Age and strength are not factors in attendance.
So children, are you ready?
Asking again if everyone is prepared.
Get my coat, got to go
Leaving to attend the meeting.
To the meeting over yonder
Heading to the distant gathering.
I've got to learn what I don't know
The purpose of the meeting is to gain new knowledge.
At the talkin', I'm sure all will agree
During conversation, all will come to an understanding.
The best thing for you, you and me
The meeting will benefit everyone involved.
Is go to the meeting over yonder
Attending the distant gathering will be beneficial.
Keep on pushin' now
Encouraging everyone to persevere and attend the meeting.
There's gonna be a meeting over yonder
Reiterating that a meeting will take place in a faraway location.
For the meeting over yonder
Stressing the importance of attending this gathering.
For the meeting over yonder
Emphasizing the significance of the meeting once again.
For the meeting over yonder
Repeating the importance of attending this meeting.
For the meeting over yonder
Final emphasis on the significance of the gathering.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CURTIS MAYFIELD
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@rollerchickable
I Love This Song.
@williamdowning1552
Theses are my tunes , there's no Jeb here 😎 with love from Costa Rica 🌴
@billmm79
Thanks Zeb for all the tunes. Excellent
@2005peasah
Fred, Curtis, Jerry and Sam are the Impressions and man, they were so special.Curtis Mayfield was just so soulfully divine and I don't care what anyone says about that.Curtis will be missed, but his sweet tones are never forgotten.The Impressions classics for me is People get Ready and Amen.
@metalman7806
Love this and also loved the Style Council cover of it
@ModZeb1967
Always a pleasure mates. More to come.
@LionRock08
Best song ever! thanks Zeb
@williamdowning1552
I don't know who jeb is , but this is my game 😎