On My Way
Maher Matt Lyrics
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Can a lost man find his way back home
Well, how can you go home again
If you're not sure you've ever been
Can a lost man find his way back home
Can a rich man work to save his soul
Can a rich man work to save his soul
For every good deed, there's a million bad ones
Can a rich man work to save his soul
Well, I'm on my way, I can't get there on my own
At heaven's gate, no one's getting through alone
So as I wait for You to come and take me home
I'm a-walkin' in the light with You to kingdom come
Can a blind man finally see the light
Can a blind man finally see the light
Well, if you were in the dark your whole life
Could you tell what the light looks like
Can a blind man finally see the light
Well, I'm on my way, I can't get there on my own
At heaven's gate, no one's getting through alone
So as I wait for You to come and take me home
I'm a-walkin' in the light with You to kingdom come
Can a dead man come back to life
Can a dead man come back to life
For this I know, I'm only alive
Because of a man they call Jesus Christ
I'm a dead man walking come back to life
Well, I'm on my way, I can't get there on my own
At heaven's gate, no one's getting through alone
So as I wait for You to come and take me home
I'm a-walkin' in the light with You to kingdom come
I'm a-walkin' in the light with You to kingdom come
Hey, walkin' in the light, walkin' in the light
The song "On My Way" by Maher Matt's is a religious song that speaks to the uncertainties and doubts that people have in their faith journeys. The lyrics pose several questions about the ability of a lost man to find his way back home, a rich man to save his soul, a blind man to see the light, and a dead man to come back to life. These questions frame the song as a reflective and contemplative piece that aims to evoke a sense of introspection and self-reflection.
Through these questions, the singer acknowledges the struggles of trying to find one's way in life and faith, ultimately conveying the message that a person can't do it alone but must walk in the light with God to reach their ultimate goal of reaching heaven. The song's powerful message is conveyed through the repetitive and catchy melody, creating an earworm that sticks with listeners long after the song ends.
Line by Line Meaning
Can a lost man find his way back home
Is it possible for someone who has lost his sense of direction in life to rediscover his path back home?
Well, how can you go home again
If you're not sure you've ever been
Can a lost man find his way back home
It's difficult to return to a place you're not sure you've ever been to; so can someone who is lost find their way back home?
Can a rich man work to save his soul
Is it possible for someone who has gained a lot of material wealth to save their soul through good deeds?
You can add up all the things you've done
For every good deed, there's a million bad ones
Can a rich man work to save his soul
Even if you try to do enough good to save your soul, there will always be more bad deeds to outweigh the good ones; so can a rich man truly save his soul?
Can a blind man finally see the light
Is it possible for someone who has been blind their whole life to finally see the light?
Well, if you were in the dark your whole life
Could you tell what the light looks like
Can a blind man finally see the light
If someone has never experienced light before, would they recognize it if they were to see it? So can a blind man truly see the light?
Can a dead man come back to life
Is it possible for someone who has died to come back to life?
For this I know, I'm only alive
Because of a man they call Jesus Christ
I'm a dead man walking come back to life
The only reason I am alive despite being dead inside is because of my faith in Jesus Christ and his ability to resurrect me back to life; I'm a walking miracle.
Well, I'm on my way, I can't get there on my own
At heaven's gate, no one's getting through alone
So as I wait for You to come and take me home
I'm a-walkin' in the light with You to kingdom come
I am aware that I cannot reach heaven on my own; we all need the help of a higher power to guide us through. So while I wait for my savior to take me home, I am walking with Him towards the kingdom of heaven.
Hey, walkin' in the light, walkin' in the light
Reiterating the fact that I am now walking in the light with the help of Jesus.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MATT MAHER, PAUL MOAK
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