Through heaven
K-Ci & JoJo Lyrics

A single thread in a tapestry
Although seemingly insignificant, every part of a larger design plays a role

though its color brightly shines
Even if it appears vibrant, it cannot comprehend its place in the bigger picture

can never see its purpose
Unable to comprehend its contribution to the overall design

in the pattern of the grand design
Referring to the universe of which our lives are a tiny part

and the stone that sits up on the very top
Likening humans' desire for superiority to a stone's position on a mountain's peak

of the mountain's mighty face
Emphasising something larger that the human itself

does it think that it's more important
Does that stone feel better than the others below it?

than the stones that form the base
Are the stones at the bottom of the mountain inferior?

So how can you see what your life is worth
It is impossible to know the value of life from one's own perspective

or where your value lies
It is challenging to identify where one's contributions matter

ohhhh, you can never see through the eyes of man
Human perception imposes limitations on our understanding

you must look at your life
Changing one's perspective is necessary to perceive oneself accurately

look at your life through heaven's eyes
A heavenly, compassionate perspective unencumbered by human perspective is required for accurate perception

A lake of gold in the desert sand
Even something precious (gold) loses its value in a world lacking basic sustenance (water)

is less than a cool fresh spring
Suggesting necessity is always greater than excess

and to one lost sheep, a shepherd boy
To someone in need, something seemingly small becomes significant

is greater than the richest king
A compassionate act can have a more profound impact than material wealth

should a man lose everything he owns
Even after losing his possessions, there is still hope for renewal

has he truly lost his worth
The loss of material possessions cannot diminish an individual's inherent worth

or is it the beginning
Again, renewal.

of a new and brighter birth
The individual may experience a new beginning as a result of their loss.

So how do you measure the worth of a man
How do we value an individual's contributions?

in wealth or strength or size
We should not measure someone by possessions, physical ability, or appearance

in how much he gained or how much he gave
Jordan and JoJo claim that how much someone has given is more important than what they have received.

the answer will come to ya
While it may not be immediately apparent, the answer is knowable.

to look at his life through heaven's eyes
Again, seeing oneself accurately requires a divine (compassionate) perspective.

and that's why we share all we have with you
One must give generously in order to share in the greater journey

though there's little to be found
Even if the possessions are scarce, one can still give to others

when all you've got is nothing
Even in impoverished situations, one can still give

there's lots to go around
Plenty of opportunities exist to contribute positively

No life can escape being blown about
Life is unpredictable, and everyone faces challenges beyond their control

by the winds of change and chance
Unforeseeable circumstances occur beyond our planning

and though you never know all the steps
Life is always uncertain and ususlly leads us through unfamiliar places

you must learn to join the dance
Thus, learning to adjust our plans and move with the changing circumstances is the only way to succeed.

you must learn to join the dance
Reinforcing the need to be flexible and adjust to unexpected life experiences

lai-la-lai...through heaven's eyes(repeat until fade)
The refrain reflects the unending cycle of life, and the importance of always looking at things with compassion.