Spirit in the Sky
Nitty Gritty Band Lyrics


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All alone in a sleepless night
Passing time with a runaway moon
talkin' to myself
Wishing I was somewhere else
It's been too long since I held you girl
Twice a thousand miles
But my heart won't beat alone
I need the love I left behind

Hold back the dawn awhile
This will all work out
Don't let this dream die
There's a fire in the sky
It's like the light in your eyes
Thinkin' of you
And I won't give up till your in my arms
Never give up till what's lost is found
Won't give up on your sweet, sweet love again

Now the night is dark with diamonds
And I'm standing inside the rain
Giving up your love
Was the worst mistake I made
There's a sound I hear in the distance
Seems it's calling out my name
Well I'll pay most any price
I just hope I'm not too late

Turn back the clock awhile
Things will all work out
That's what the dream is all about
There's a fire in the sky
It's like the light in your eyes
Oh, it's true
That I won't give up till your in my arms
Never give up till what's lost is found
Won't give up on your sweet, sweet love

Turn back the clock awhile
Things will all work out
That's what the dream is all about
I see a fire in the sky
Just like the light in your eyes
Thinkin' of you
That I won't give up till your in my arms




Never give up till what's lost is found
Won't give up on your sweet, sweet love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nitty Gritty Band's song Spirit in the Sky narrate the story of a man who is alone in a sleepless night talking to himself, wishing he were somewhere else, and missing the love he once had. The singer expresses his longing for his past love, who is miles away, and how he wants to reunite with her. He feels that giving up on her was his worst mistake and he will go to any lengths to have her back in his arms again. The song's lyrics convey a sense of hope and determination, the belief that things will work out as long as they keep trying and hold onto their dreams.


The lyrics of this song are open to interpretation, but some believe it's about perseverance, spirit, and the intention to never give up on what you want, whether it's a relationship or something else. The fire in the sky and the light in the eyes symbolize hope and determination, indicating that anything is possible as long as the person doesn't lose sight of what they want.


Line by Line Meaning

All alone in a sleepless night
Feeling lonely and restless in the middle of the night


Passing time with a runaway moon
Trying to kill time while the moon moves quickly across the sky


talkin' to myself
Mumbling and speaking out loud to oneself


Wishing I was somewhere else
Wanting to be in a different place or situation


It's been too long since I held you girl
Missing a loved one and wanting to be reunited after a long time apart


Twice a thousand miles
Being far away from the person for a significant amount of time and distance


But my heart won't beat alone
Feeling incomplete and needing the love of the person to be whole


I need the love I left behind
Craving and wanting the affection and connection with the person that was left behind


Hold back the dawn awhile
Delaying the arrival of a new day and the end of the night


This will all work out
Having hope and faith that everything will be resolved in the end


Don't let this dream die
Not wanting to give up on the idea of being with the person and being fulfilled


There's a fire in the sky
A sense of passion and desire to be reunited with the person


It's like the light in your eyes
Similar to the spark and warmth seen in the person's eyes


Thinkin' of you
Having the person in mind and on the thoughts


And I won't give up till your in my arms
Persisting in the desire and longing to be close and intimate with the person


Never give up till what's lost is found
Persisting in the effort and search for what was once had


Won't give up on your sweet, sweet love again
Determined to not give up or lose the love once again


Now the night is dark with diamonds
The night sky is dark and starry, glistening like diamonds


And I'm standing inside the rain
Being exposed and unprotected to the elements and surroundings


Giving up your love
Letting go and losing the love of the person


Was the worst mistake I made
Regretting the decision to give up and lose the love


There's a sound I hear in the distance
Hearing a noise or calling from far away


Seems it's calling out my name
The sound is beckoning or directing towards the person


Well I'll pay most any price
Being willing to sacrifice and pay a high cost to be reunited with the person


I just hope I'm not too late
Having a fear and hesitancy of missing the opportunity to be with the person


Turn back the clock awhile
Wanting to go back and change past decisions and actions


Things will all work out
Believing that everything will be resolved


That's what the dream is all about
Hoping and dreaming of being reunited with the person


I see a fire in the sky
A renewed passion and desire to be with the person


Just like the light in your eyes
Similar to the spark and warmth seen in the person's eyes


Oh, it's true
Affirming and confirming the strong feelings and emotions towards the person


That I won't give up till your in my arms
Persisting in the desire and longing to be close and intimate with the person


Never give up till what's lost is found
Persisting in the effort and search for what was once had


Won't give up on your sweet, sweet love
Determined to not give up or lose the love once again




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2 Thessalonians 1:8-9

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8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:

9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;


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Mark 16:15-16
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@nathanmccumber8965

2 Thessalonians 1:8-9

King James Version

8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:

9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;


Repent every one be baptize in name of Jesus Christ for remission of sin.

Mark 16:15-16
15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.



@nathanmccumber8965

2 Thessalonians 1:8-9

King James Version

8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:

9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;


Repent every one be baptize in name of Jesus Christ for remission of sin.

Mark 16:15-16
15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.



@aurboda

Lyrics
When I die and they lay me to rest
Gonna go to the place that's the best
When I lay me down to die
Goin' up to the spirit in the sky
Goin' up to the spirit in the sky (spirit in the sky)
That's where I'm gonna go when I die (when I die)
When I die and they lay me to rest
I'm gonna go to the place that's the best
Prepare yourself you know it's a must
Gotta have a friend in Jesus
So you know that when you die
He's gonna recommend you
To the spirit in the sky (spirit in the sky)
Oh he'll recommend you to the spirit in the sky
That's where you're gonna go when you die (when you die)
When you die and they lay you to rest
You're gonna go to the place that's the best
Never been a sinner, I never sinned
I got a friend in Jesus
So you know that when I die
He's gonna set me up
with the spirit in the sky
Oh set me up with the spirit in the sky (spirit in the sky)
That's where I'm gonna go when I die (when I die)
When I die and they lay me to rest
I'm gonna go to the place that's the best
Go to the place that's the best
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@nathanmccumber8965

2 Thessalonians 1:8-9

King James Version

8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:

9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;


Repent every one be baptize in name of Jesus Christ for remission of sin.

Mark 16:15-16
15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.



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@richjohnson5112

I flew helicopters in Vietnam and when this song came on the Armed Forces Radio station while we were flying I would keep in the beat with the pedals, which made the aircraft nose turn right and left.. I still love this song and want it played at my funeral as I hope to be with Jesus then.

@dannydethanos6994

Thank you for your service you’ve played part in saving millions of Americans and citizens all around the world, if you don’t make it i don’t think any of us will. God bless and thank you for your service even if it wasn’t appreciated in it’s time you put yourself into harms way to protect humanity.

@ryennfilms6429

how old are you?

@jennyanydots7582

Full respect 👍

@PeteyGunn

thats just cool, thank you for your service sir!

@zzodysseuszz

@@dannydethanos6994 no you didn’t. Go someone to do…nothing.


Or shoot innocents in other countries doesn’t actually help anyone

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@anthonymorris4842

Never get tired of listening to this great song. I am 65 and it still sounds as good as when it first came out.

@wrdowdy4200

I'm 80 and this song perennial.

@dougie2fly511

@@wrdowdy4200How does it feel to reach that age? I hope to reach it one day.

@sstills951

65 is the new 55 brother.

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