12 Beer With Jesus
Rhett Thomas Lyrics
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Heaven knows I'd sip it nice and slow
I'd try to pick a place that ain't too crowded
Or gladly go wherever he wants to go
You can bet I'd order up a couple tall ones
Tell the waitress put ‘'em on my tab
I'd be sure to let him do the talkin'
How'd you turn the other cheek
To save a sorry soul like me
Do you hear the prayers I send
What happens when life ends
And when you think you're comin' back again
I'd tell everyone, but no one would believe it
If I could have a beer with Jesus
If I could have a beer with Jesus
I'd put my whole paycheck in that jukebox
Fill it up with nothing but the good stuff
Sit somewhere we couldn't see a clock
Ask him how'd you turn the other cheek
To save a sorry soul like me
Have you been there from the start
How'd you change a sinner's heart
And is heaven really just beyond the stars
I'd tell everyone, but no one would believe it
If I could have a beer with Jesus
He can probably only stay, for just a couple rounds
But I hope and pray he's stayin' till we shut the whole place down
Ask him how'd you turn the other cheek
To save a sorry soul like me
What's on the other side?
Is mom and daddy alright?
And if it ain't no trouble tell them I said hi
I'd tell everyone but no one would believe it
If I could have a beer with Jesus
I'd tell everyone but no one would believe it
If I could have a beer with Jesus
The song "Beer With Jesus" by Rhett Thomas talks about what the artist would do if he had the opportunity to have a beer with Jesus. It is a song of reflection, curiosity, and faith. Rhett Thomas begins by saying that he would sip it nice and slow, as if he wants the moment to last forever. He would do it in a place where there is not much crowd or wherever Jesus wants to go. Thomas talks about ordering a couple of tall ones, putting them on his tab, and letting Jesus do the talking. He would be careful when he got the chance to ask Him questions, and he would ask Him how he turned the other cheek to save a soul like him.
The artist is curious to know if Jesus hears the prayers he sends, what happens when life ends, and when he is coming back. Thomas further says that he would put his whole paycheck in the jukebox and fill it up with the good stuff. He would ask Jesus how he turned the other cheek, have you been there from the start, how he changed a sinner's heart, and if heaven is really beyond the stars. The song ends with Rhett Thomas hoping and praying Jesus stays until they shut the whole place down. The song shows that Rhett Thomas has a deep curiosity about Jesus, and he is hoping that he would one day have the opportunity to have a conversation with Him.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could have a beer with Jesus
Expressing a deep desire to have a personal conversation with Jesus.
Heaven knows I'd sip it nice and slow
Drinking slowly and savoring the moment if it ever came true.
I'd try to pick a place that ain't too crowded
Wanting to have a private conversation with Jesus without any distractions.
Or gladly go wherever he wants to go
Being willing to follow Jesus wherever he may lead.
You can bet I'd order up a couple tall ones
Being excited and willing to have a few beers with Jesus.
Tell the waitress put ‘em on my tab
Offering to pay for the drinks and showing respect to Jesus.
I'd be sure to let him do the talkin'
Being humble and respectful by letting Jesus guide the conversation.
Careful when I got the chance to ask
Being respectful and making sure to ask thoughtful questions.
How'd you turn the other cheek
Asking Jesus how he was able to forgive and show love to those who wronged him.
To save a sorry soul like me
Being grateful for Jesus' sacrifice and how he helped those who were lost.
Do you hear the prayers I send
Asking if Jesus is listening to personal prayers and requests.
What happens when life ends
Asking about the afterlife and what comes next after death.
And when you think you're comin' back again
Asking when Jesus will return and what will happen at his second coming.
I'd tell everyone, but no one would believe it
Feeling like others wouldn't believe or understand the experience of having a beer with Jesus.
I'd put my whole paycheck in that jukebox
Willing to spend a lot of money to have a memorable conversation with Jesus.
Fill it up with nothing but the good stuff
Choosing to only play positive and inspiring music to create a positive atmosphere with Jesus.
Sit somewhere we couldn't see a clock
Not wanting to feel rushed or restricted by time during the conversation with Jesus.
Have you been there from the start
Asking Jesus about his role in the creation of the world and the beginning of humanity.
How'd you change a sinner's heart
Asking how Jesus is able to transform the hearts and minds of those who may have gone astray.
And is heaven really just beyond the stars
Inquiring about the location and nature of heaven.
He can probably only stay, for just a couple rounds
Understanding that the conversation with Jesus may be brief.
But I hope and pray he's stayin' till we shut the whole place down
Expressing a desire to talk with Jesus for as long as possible.
What's on the other side
Asking about the nature of the afterlife and what comes after death.
Is mom and daddy alright
Checking in on loved ones who have passed away and hoping they are doing well in the afterlife.
And if it ain't no trouble tell them I said hi
Sending a message of love to those who have already passed away.
I'd tell everyone but no one would believe it
Feeling like others wouldn't understand or believe the experience of having a conversation with Jesus.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Spirit Music Group
Written by: RICK HUCKABY, LANCE MILLER, THOMAS RHETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Matthew Pascarella
I love this song cause it hits home for me. When I was 17 I fell asleep behind the wheel. My foot floored it and I got up to 68 mile per hour. Right before I hit the car at the light I woke up and I felt arms wrap around me and told me to sleep. for the few seconds of impact I was unconscious. Needless to say me and the driver both walked away with no injurys. The cop that did the report from the hospital told my mom he has no idea how I am still alive let alone without a scratch. Jesus saved me that day and the guy I unfortunately hit. If I get the chance I would love to ask Jesus why he saved me that day.
Liv Good
He has big plans for you. God bless you.
Walter Perry
+Matthew Pascarella Jesus is with you thats forsure, he has something in mind for you. god bless.
Courtney
I'd ask him why he lets a cruel disease such as cancer take away such innocent children.
Funny Crazy Cute
+courtney courteau he has a plan for those kids in the after life and he eventually will put them in a better place when the time is right he also picks these people or kids because he knows they are the strongest and can handle the roughest job in life, putting up with cancer and God bless you Matthew I hope God guides you to do the right things in life because he saved you for a reason
Melodie Knaup
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Arlene Aninion
Always loved this song. Even played it at my father’s celebration of life. ❤
Words of Wisdom TV Network
I heard this song today for the first time and I love it and I’m a Pastor.
CJ Smith
I'm not a religious man, but listening to this song on my way to work every morning makes me think something is missing. Maybe one of these days something will change.
Cj Gunter
if your anywhere near Newton NC your welcome to faith Baptist anytime