Sit Down Servant
Jackson Browne David Lindley Lyrics
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(oh, please don't make me)
Sit down!
('Cause I just got to heaven.
I'm gonna walk around)
Sit down, servant, and rest a while, sit down.
Oh, I can't sit down,
I can't sit down,
I just got to heaven and I can't sit down.
Now you can talk about me as much as you please,
(Sit down servant)
The more you talk I'm gonna bend my knees,
(Sit down servant)
I'm on my way to heaven to tell my story,
(Sit down servant)
I'm gonna put on my crown and sing in glory.
Oh, I can't sit down,
Oh, I can't sit down,
I can't sit down,
I just got to heaven and I can't sit down.
Now when I get to heaven gonna put on my shoes, yeah, yeah, yeah.
(Sit down servant)
I'm gonna walk all over heaven singin', shoutin' the good news, yeah,
(Sit down servant)
I'm gonna march to the throne and lay me right down, yeah, yeah.
(Sit down servant)
I'm gonna give my ever-lovin' Jesus my new crown, yeah
Oh, I can't sit down,
Oh, I can't sit down,
I can't sit down
The song "Sit Down Servant" by Jackson Browne and David Lindley is a traditional gospel-inspired track that tells the story of a servant who has just arrived in heaven and is overjoyed by the prospect of walking around as a free man. The lyrics call out for the servant to sit down and rest for a while, but the servant is so overcome with excitement that he just can't sit still.
The song deals with themes of liberation, freedom, and faith, as the servant declares that he is on his way to heaven to tell his story, to put on his crown, and to march to the throne to offer it to Jesus. He is going to walk all over heaven, singing and shouting the good news and is determined to keep moving forward, to keep spreading the word, and to keep praising God.
The repetitive nature of the lyrics, combined with the expressive use of call and response, create a catchy and uplifting song that is both celebratory and inspiring. "Sit Down Servant" is a testament to the power of faith and the transformative effect it can have on a person's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Sit down!
The singer is urging someone to rest and relax.
Sit down!
The singer insists that the person sit down and take a break.
('Cause I just got to heaven. I'm gonna walk around) Sit down, servant, and rest a while, sit down.
The singer is saying they just arrived in heaven and want to enjoy the surroundings, but also urging the listener to take a break and sit down.
Oh, I can't sit down,
The artist is excited to be in heaven and can't stay still or sit down.
Now you can talk about me as much as you please, (Sit down servant)
The artist is saying that even if people talk badly about them, they will not lose faith.
The more you talk I'm gonna bend my knees, (Sit down servant)
The singer is saying that the more people talk negatively about them, the more they will pray and kneel in faith.
I'm on my way to heaven to tell my story, (Sit down servant)
The singer is saying that their journey to heaven is a testament to their belief and they will share their story.
I'm gonna put on my crown and sing in glory.
The artist is saying that they will receive a crown in heaven and sing praise to God.
Now when I get to heaven gonna put on my shoes, yeah, yeah, yeah. (Sit down servant)
The artist is saying that when they reach heaven, they will have a new start and be ready to share their faith.
I'm gonna walk all over heaven singin', shoutin' the good news, yeah,(Sit down servant)
The artist is saying they will spread the good news of their faith everywhere in heaven.
I'm gonna march to the throne and lay me right down, yeah, yeah. (Sit down servant)
The singer is saying they will approach the throne of God with reverence and lay down their praises.
I'm gonna give my ever-lovin' Jesus my new crown, yeah
The artist is saying that they will humbly give their crown to Jesus as an offering of their faith.
Oh, I can't sit down,
The singer is excited to be in heaven and can't stay still or sit down.
Oh, I can't sit down,
The singer is excited to be in heaven and can't stay still or sit down.
I can't sit down
The singer is excited and energized by their faith and being in heaven, and cannot sit still.
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Written by: ROEBUCK STAPLES
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