Going Home
Josh Garrels Lyrics


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I'm going home
She's going home
We're going home

Going home, when we die
Going home, in the sky
Going home, by and by
Going home, to live with Christ

Alleluia





Amen

Overall Meaning

The song "Going Home" by Josh Garrels is a spiritual song that talks about the afterlife and the ultimate destination for the believers. The song starts with "I'm going home, she's going home, we're going home" which could be interpreted as the unification of souls with God after death. The main theme of the song is the belief of Christians that there is life after death, and it is a comforting thought that one day we will be reunited with our loved ones and Lord in heaven.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Going home" several times, emphasizing the strong desire to reach heaven, and the faith that has sustained throughout life. The phrase "Going home, when we die, going home, in the sky, going home, by and by, going home, to live with Christ" signifies the belief that death is inevitable, but it is not the end of everything. Instead, it is the beginning of a new life where one will live with Christ in eternal bliss.


The song concludes with "Alleluia, Amen" as an expression of praise and acknowledgement of the blessings bestowed by God. It is a humble recognition of the power of God and the certainty of the promised destination. Overall, "Going Home" is a beautiful and uplifting song that comforts, inspires, and strengthens the faith and spirit of believers.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm going home
I am returning to my eternal dwelling place.


She's going home
Another person is also returning to their eternal dwelling place.


We're going home
Together, we are all returning to our eternal dwelling place.


Going home, when we die
Our ultimate homecoming will be when we pass away from this earthly life.


Going home, in the sky
The place we are returning to is beyond the physical realm of this world.


Going home, by and by
Our return home is a gradual and continual process, as we walk with Christ.


Going home, to live with Christ
Our homecoming is a reunion with our Creator and Savior.


Alleluia
Praise to God for the promise of our eternal homecoming.


Amen
So be it, let it be done according to God's will.




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