I’M GETTING OUT WHILE I CAN
Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter Lyrics


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Get out, get out, get out while you can
On Judgment Day do you know where you'll stand?
I'm gonna sing with the celestial band
I'm getting out, getting out while I can

Farewell to everyone that I know
Judgment is coming, I'm ready to go
I won't stick around to see where you all stand
Just get out, get out, get out while you can

Get out, get out, get out while you can
On Judgment Day do you know where you'll stand?
I'm gonna sing with the celestial band
I'm getting out, getting out while I can

I've shuttered my windows and locked myself in
I won't succumb to this world full of sin
I'm staying put 'til God tells me His plan
To run for my life and get out while I can

Get out, get out, get out while you can
On Judgment Day do you know where you'll stand?
I'm gonna sing with the celestial band
I'm getting out, getting out while I can

I won't open up if you come to the door
You won't see me out on the town anymore




I don't think we'll see one another again
I'm getting-

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm Getting Out While I Can" by Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter explores the theme of judgment and the desire to escape from a sinful world. The lyrics suggest a sense of urgency and a call for self-preservation before the impending Judgment Day.


The repeated phrase "Get out, get out, get out while you can" signifies a strong emphasis on the need to take action and remove oneself from a potentially devastating situation. It could be interpreted as a warning to not take chances and to make the necessary changes in one's life before it's too late.


The mention of "Judgment Day" refers to the final day of reckoning when individuals' actions and choices will be evaluated. The question "do you know where you'll stand?" challenges listeners to reflect on their own moral standing and spiritual preparedness for such an event. By stressing the importance of knowing one's position on this day, the song encourages introspection and personal growth.


The references to singing with the celestial band and the desire to join them suggest a longing for a higher spiritual plane or a transcendent existence. It could be seen as an aspiration to escape the troubles of the earthly world and find solace, safety, and fulfillment in a heavenly realm. This motif implies a desire for salvation and a belief in a divine presence that will guide and protect.


The lines about shuttering windows, locking oneself in, and refusing to succumb to the sinful world indicate a resistance to external influences and a determination to remain steadfast in one's faith. This could represent a personal commitment to righteousness and a refusal to be swayed by temptation or societal pressures. The idea of waiting for God to reveal His plan before making a move suggests a reliance on divine guidance and a belief in the ultimate authority of God's will.


In summary, "I'm Getting Out While I Can" conveys a sense of urgency to take action, escape from the sinful world, and prepare for the judgment to come. It encourages introspection, emphasizes the importance of personal moral standing, and portrays a longing for a higher spiritual plane. The song speaks to the desire for salvation, a commitment to righteousness, and a reliance on divine guidance.


Line by Line Meaning

Get out, get out, get out while you can
It's important to leave your current situation before it's too late and you can no longer escape.


On Judgment Day do you know where you'll stand?
Have you considered the consequences of your actions and where you will end up when faced with divine judgment?


I'm gonna sing with the celestial band
I will join the heavenly chorus and be part of something greater than myself.


I'm getting out, getting out while I can
I am making the choice to leave now while I still have the opportunity, ensuring I don't get trapped or regret my decision.


Farewell to everyone that I know
I am saying goodbye to all the people in my life.


Judgment is coming, I'm ready to go
I am prepared to face the consequences of my actions and ready to move on to the next stage.


I won't stick around to see where you all stand
I have no desire to witness or be involved in the judgment of others.


Just get out, get out, get out while you can
I implore you to leave your current situation before it's too late and you become trapped.


I've shuttered my windows and locked myself in
I have closed myself off from the outside world and secured my safety.


I won't succumb to this world full of sin
I refuse to be influenced or corrupted by the sinful nature of the world.


I'm staying put 'til God tells me His plan
I will remain where I am until I receive guidance and direction from God.


To run for my life and get out while I can
If and when it becomes necessary, I will flee in order to protect myself and escape from danger.


I won't open up if you come to the door
I won't engage or welcome anyone who may come knocking at my door.


You won't see me out on the town anymore
I have decided to cut ties with my social life and won't be seen in public anymore.


I don't think we'll see one another again
I believe our paths won't cross in the future, and we won't have any further interactions.


I'm getting out, getting out while I can
I am taking the opportunity to leave now before it's too late, ensuring I won't be trapped or regret my decision.




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Written by: Kristin Hayter

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