There are two different singers by the name Rachel Robinson:
Rachel Star… Read Full Bio ↴There are two different singers by the name Rachel Robinson:
Rachel Starshine Robinson (only one album released by this name, the others are released by "Rachel Robinson")Rachel Wilson Robinson (albums also released by the name "Rachel Robinson")

Farther Along
Rachel Robinson Lyrics

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Tempted and tried we're oft made to wonder
Why it should be thus all the day long
While there are others living about us
Never molested though in the wrong
Farther along we will know all about it
Farther along we will understand why
So cheer up my brother and live in the sunshine
Cause we'll understand it all by and by

When we see Jesus coming in glory
When he comes from his home in the sky
Then we shall meet him in that bright mansion
We'll understand it all by and by
Farther along we will know all about it
Farther along we will understand why
So cheer up my brother and live in the sunshine

Cause we'll understand it all by and by
We'll understand it all by and by

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rachel Robinson's song, "Farther Along" are essentially a message of hope and faith. The songs opens with the lines "Tempted and tried we're oft made to wonder / Why it should be thus all the day long / While there are others living about us / Never molested though in the wrong." This lyric highlights the common human experience of doubt, wondering why something is happening to us when we see others who may be doing wrong but not facing the same struggles. The idea of being "tempted and tried" refers to facing difficulties and hardships, which can be confusing and disorienting.

However, the chorus provides a glimmer of hope, with the singer stating "Farther along we will know all about it / Farther along we will understand why / So cheer up my brother and live in the sunshine / Cause we'll understand it all by and by." This message is one of trust in time and the journey it brings. The idea is that we may not understand everything right now, but someday we will. Hence, we should keep hope alive and in time, we would find relief and joy once again. The song ends on the same uplifting note, "We'll understand it all by and by / Farther along we will know all about it / Farther along we will understand why / So cheer up my brother and live in the sunshine / Cause we'll understand it all by and by."

Overall, the lyrics of "Farther Along" are a reminder to listeners that tough times are a part of life. However, with time and trust, one can eventually find peace and understanding. The song's message is ultimately one of hope and faith in the future.

Line by Line Meaning

Tempted and tried we're oft made to wonder
We're frequently put to the test and it's natural to wonder why we're in this position.

Why it should be thus all the day long
It's difficult to understand why we face adversity every day.

While there are others living about us
We see people around who seem to be living without facing any difficulties.

Never molested though in the wrong
Even though they may be in the wrong, they seem to live without being bothered or challenged.

Farther along we will know all about it
As we move forward, we'll gain the knowledge and wisdom to understand why things are the way they are.

Farther along we will understand why
In the future, we'll come to understand the purpose and meaning behind our struggles.

So cheer up my brother and live in the sunshine
Don't let the struggles of today bring you down. Stay positive and live a happy life despite everything.

Cause we'll understand it all by and by
The future will bring the answers we seek and the understanding we need.

When we see Jesus coming in glory
The second coming of Jesus will bring about a major change in the world.

When he comes from his home in the sky
His return will be from heaven.

Then we shall meet him in that bright mansion
We will meet him in heaven and our struggles will be left behind.

We'll understand it all by and by
At the end of it all, we will find the understanding and meaning we were looking for.

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