Tears In Heaven
Keke Wyatt Lyrics
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Will it be the same if I saw you in heaven?
I must be strong and carry on
'Cause I know I don't belong here in heaven
Would you hold my hand if I saw you in heaven?
Would you help me stand if I saw you in heaven?
I'll find my way through night and day
Time can bring you down
Time can bend your knees
Time can break your heart
Have you begging please, begging please
If I saw you
Beyond the door there's peace I'm sure
And I know there'll be no more tears in heaven
Would you know my name if I saw you in heaven?
Will it be the same if I, if I saw you in heaven?
I must be strong and carry on
'Cause I know I don't belong here in heaven
Heaven, heaven, no, no, no, here in heaven
KeKe Wyatt's song "Tears In Heaven" is a touching tribute to a lost loved one. The song poses a series of questions to that loved one, speculating on what their reunion in heaven might look and feel like. The opening lines, "Would you know my name if I saw you in heaven? / Will it be the same if I saw you in heaven?" convey the uncertainty of the singer's eventual reunion with their loved one. These questions tie into the larger theme of the song, which is the fear of being forgotten or left behind.
The singer then imagines what it would be like to see their loved one again in heaven, asking if they would hold their hand and if they would help them stand. Throughout the song, the singer's voice is full of emotion and vulnerability, as they come to terms with the reality of their loss. They acknowledge the pain that time can cause, but they also find some measure of solace in the promise of peace and the end of tears in heaven.
Line by Line Meaning
Would you know my name if I saw you in heaven?
If we ever reunite in heaven, would you still recognize and remember me?
Will it be the same if I saw you in heaven?
If we ever meet again, will our relationship remain unchanged?
I must be strong and carry on
I have to stay strong and keep going, despite the pain and sadness.
'Cause I know I don't belong here in heaven
I feel like I don't belong in heaven yet, I still have things to accomplish on earth.
Would you hold my hand if I saw you in heaven?
If we ever meet again in heaven, will you hold my hand and comfort me?
Would you help me stand if I saw you in heaven?
If we ever reunite in heaven, would you support me and help me overcome my pain?
I'll find my way through night and day
I will keep moving on, facing all the obstacles and challenges that come my way.
'Cause I know I just can't stay here in heaven
As much as I miss you, I can't stay in heaven yet, I have unfinished business on earth.
Time can bring you down
The passing of time can cause you to feel sad and depressed.
Time can bend your knees
The difficulties and challenges of life can sometimes make you feel weak and powerless.
Time can break your heart
The passage of time can cause your heart to ache and your spirit to feel broken.
Have you begging please, begging please
You may reach a point where you are begging for relief and help.
If I saw you
If only I could see you again, my heart would ache a little less.
Beyond the door there's peace I'm sure
I believe that beyond this life, there is a peaceful and blissful existence waiting for us.
And I know there'll be no more tears in heaven
Once we are reunited in heaven, there will be no more pain, sadness, and tears.
Heaven, heaven, no, no, no, here in heaven
I'm not ready to be in heaven yet, I still have things to do and people to love on earth.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eric Patrick Clapton, Will Jennings
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