On Jesus
Mark Lanegan Lyrics


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O. V. Wright

On Jesus' program
I'll wade out in the deep
Oh yes I will
On Jesus' program

Oh I cannot sleep
On Jesus' program
The Holy Spirit will creep
I know he'll take me, shake me
Make me what I have to be

On Jesus' program
I'm working for Christ
Oh yes I am
On Jesus' program

I know someday I'll rise
On Jesus' program
To mansions in the sky
Where I'll be free to live on

To live on
Eternally

I'm workin'
On the program
Every day
When this life

Is all over
I'm going home
When this life




Is all over
I'm going home

Overall Meaning

In this song, Mark Lanegan is paying tribute to the impact that gospel singer O.V. Wright had on his life. He sings about his commitment to following Jesus, which he describes as being a program. The lyrics are a declaration of his faith and his determination to do everything necessary to be on the right path. The phrase "On Jesus' program" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the central role that Christianity has in his life.


Lanegan sings about his struggle to sleep, a metaphor for the restlessness that he feels because of his conviction that life has a deeper purpose. This restlessness is fueled by his belief in the Holy Spirit, which he describes as creeping into his life and changing him from within. He knows that he has a lot of work to do, but he trusts that Jesus will give him the strength to become the person he is meant to be.


Ultimately, the song is about hope and salvation. Lanegan believes that if he stays true to his faith and follows the program that Jesus has laid out for him, then he will someday rise to "mansions in the sky" and be free to live eternally. The final lines of the song emphasize this belief, as he declares that when this life is over, he is going home.


Line by Line Meaning

On Jesus' program
I am committed to following Jesus and living by his teachings


I'll wade out in the deep
I am willing to take risks and venture out of my comfort zone to follow Jesus


Oh yes I will
I am certain and confident in my decision to follow Jesus


Oh I cannot sleep
My commitment to Jesus keeps me awake and alert, eager to do his work


The Holy Spirit will creep
I trust in the guidance of the Holy Spirit to help me on my journey with Jesus


I know he'll take me, shake me, make me what I have to be
I am open to the transformative power of the Holy Spirit and am willing to grow and change as needed to follow Jesus


I'm working for Christ
My life and actions are dedicated to serving Christ and spreading his message


I know someday I'll rise to mansions in the sky
I trust in the promise of eternal life and am hopeful for the future that awaits me in Heaven


Where I'll be free to live on eternally
In eternity, I will be liberated from the struggles and limitations of mortal life and will experience limitless freedom and joy


Every day I'm workin' on the program
Every day, I actively strive to live my life in accordance with Jesus' teachings and values


When this life is all over, I'm going home
After my earthly life has ended, I believe I will go to my permanent home in Heaven




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALBERTA WRIGHT

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Comments from YouTube:

@danielmcbride2375

Rip you beautiful tortured soul. You saved my life more than once

@dawnwang1558

Rip mark lanegan, welcome home

@jens2049

Incredible

@ghostwhiskey

God bless you

@adamstainer4637

Rest in peace brother

@harisberbic9671

Goodbye Mark RIP

@farrex0

Wow this song sounds like a baritone version of Jeff Buckley. Mark Lanegan is such an underrated singer and musician.

@minorgray

Gospel Soul

@pinkgum

@_kidA

When this life..is all over... im going homee.....
Goodbye NightPorter.. Buen viaje Dark Mark. :(

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