Get Away Jordan
Jools Holland Lyrics

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Get away, Jordan
Get away, Jordan
Get away, Jordan
There's one more river to cross

And that's the stream that flows
Through Bethlehem called the river Jordan
Don't you want to, God Almighty?

O my Lord

Get away, Jordan
Get away, Jordan
Get away, Jordan
I want to cross over to see my Lord

One of these mornings bright and fair
I want to cross over to see my Lord

Going to take my wings and fly the air
I want to cross over to see my Lord

Overall Meaning

"Get Away Jordan" is a spiritual song that talks about the river Jordan and crossing it to reach the other side where the Lord awaits. The song is an uplifting and soulful rendition that encourages listeners to keep pushing on despite challenges and obstacles. The repeated refrain of "Get away, Jordan" emphasizes the urgency in overcoming the final hurdle on the journey towards salvation and eternal life.

The lyrics describe how the river Jordan flows through Bethlehem and is the last river to cross in order to reach the Lord. The singer expresses a desire to see God Almighty and cross the river to reunite with the Lord. The final verse describes the singer's hope and faith in crossing the river with the aid of their own wings to fly across the air. The song is a powerful expression of faith and hope in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

Get away, Jordan
I need to leave this place, Jordan

Get away, Jordan
I need to escape, Jordan

Get away, Jordan
I need to depart from here, Jordan

There's one more river to cross
There is one more obstacle to overcome

And that's the stream that flows
That obstacle is a stream

Through Bethlehem called the river Jordan
That stream is located in Bethlehem and is called the river Jordan

Don't you want to, God Almighty?
Don't you desire it, Almighty God?

O my Lord
O my God

I want to cross over to see my Lord
I want to overcome this obstacle to see my God

One of these mornings bright and fair
One day in the near future

I want to cross over to see my Lord
I want to overcome this obstacle to see my God