On My Way To Heaven
Richard Bedford Lyrics


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You always laugh
when I cry
I'm always looking to tomorrow
as you mourn the days gone by
You always stepped
on my toes
Took my guide in hand of love
is helping everywhere you go
I'm always wrong
you're always right
But I can see right through the lies
Till the never changing light

Rain on me
my arms are cold
I want to get home
but there's water on the road
And if I do
you will not change
I'm just a singing satellite

and another dirty strange.

I want to laugh
I want to smile

Get your arms inside my head
and stop me thinking for a while
I'm just a fool
I'm gonna sting
But since you put these thorns around my head
You know I am the king

The king
The king of everything and nothing
I'm on my way to heaven

I'm always here
I'm in denial
When there's nothing left between us
I will stay another while
You know you're free
You've got your wings
And I am just another angel
With a voice who wants to sing
Yeah, yeah, yeah
All mighty
I'm on my way to heaven
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm on my way to heaven

I want to cry
I want to steal
A little ray of perfect sunshine
From the sun above your head
I want to laugh
I want to smile
Get your arms inside my head
Stop me thinking through our love
I'm just a fool
Oh I'm gonna sting
But since you put these thorns around my head
You know I am the king
The king




The king of everything and nothing
I'm on my way to heaven

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Richard Bedford's "On My Way To Heaven" depict a complex relationship between two people; one who seems to be more pessimistic and reflective on the past while the other is more hopeful and focused on the future. The first verse describes a contrast between the two - while one laughs, the other is crying and while one is mourning the past, the other is looking towards the future. The second verse reveals a power dynamic where one person always seems to be right while the other is always wrong. However, the singer claims to be able to see through the lies and is guided by an unchanging light, implying that they have a more rooted sense of morality or self.


The chorus of the song addresses this disparity between the two, with the singer feeling stuck in a metaphorical rainstorm while the other person seems to be unaffected, with their "wings" allowing them to be free. The singer longs for a break from their constant thinking and analysis, and wishes they could just laugh and smile for a while. The last verse portrays the singer as a "fool" who is being plagued by thorns, which could symbolize the struggles and pain associated with their relationship. However, they also see themselves as the "king of everything and nothing," perhaps acknowledging that their own ego or sense of self is impacting their interactions with the other person.


Overall, the lyrics of "On My Way To Heaven" suggest a difficult and tumultuous relationship where one person is more grounded while the other is more flighty. The singer seems to be struggling with their own insecurities and feelings of inadequacy, while also yearning for a deeper connection with the other person. The repeated refrain of "I'm on my way to heaven" could represent a sense of optimism or hope, even in the midst of a challenging situation.


Line by Line Meaning

You always laugh
You find joy in my misfortunes


When I cry
Even when I am feeling sad and miserable


I'm always looking to tomorrow
I prefer to focus on the future rather than dwell on the past


As you mourn the days gone by
While you regret and grieve over past times that can never be recovered


You always stepped on my toes
You tend to be domineering and controlling towards me


Took my guide in hand of love
You often dictate the direction of our relationship


Is helping everywhere you go
You believe that your guidance and support are always valuable


I'm always wrong
You tend to view me as flawed or incapable


You're always right
You see yourself as faultless and infallible


But I can see right through the lies
Nevertheless, I am able to discern your deceits and falsehoods


Till the never-changing light
Until the truth is revealed and becomes clear as day


Rain on me
I am being drenched and overwhelmed with negative emotions


My arms are cold
I am feeling vulnerable and exposed


I want to get home
I want to escape and retreat from this situation


But there's water on the road
But there are obstacles and challenges preventing me from doing so


And if I do
If I try to move forward


You will not change
You will remain the same and our relationship will not improve


I'm just a singing satellite
I am like a satellite emitting signals or messages to be received by others


And another dirty strange
And just another insignificant, unimportant entity


I want to laugh
I desire to experience joy and happiness


I want to smile
I want to genuinely express positive emotions


Get your arms inside my head
Let me experience your embrace and comfort


And stop me thinking for a while
Relieve me from overthinking and worries


I'm just a fool
I am foolish and naive


I'm gonna sting
I will rebel or resist your attempts to control me


But since you put these thorns around my head
Since you caused me pain and distress


You know I am the king
I am able to endure and triumph over obstacles and hardships


The king of everything and nothing
I wield power and strength, but it may not lead to meaningful success


I'm on my way to heaven
I am proceeding towards a better, more peaceful future


I'm always here
I remain present and committed


I'm in denial
I refuse to acknowledge or accept certain facts or truths


When there's nothing left between us
When our relationship has failed or deteriorated beyond repair


I will stay another while
I will continue to persist and hold on despite the circumstances


You know you're free
You have the ability to make your own decisions and choices


You've got your wings
You have the power to fly and soar towards your goals


And I am just another angel
I am simply another supporter, helper or follower


With a voice who wants to sing
With a desire to express myself and be heard


All mighty
With great power and authority


Yeah, yeah, yeah
An energetic or enthusiastic expression


I'm on my way to heaven
I am determined to achieve my goals and aspirations




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANTHONY MCGUINNESS, JONATHAN GRANT, PAAVO SILJAMAEKI

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Lyrics:

You always laugh when I cry
I'm always looking to tomorrow
As you mourn the days gone by

You always tread on my toes
But my guiding hand of love is helping everywhere you go
I'm always wrong, you're always right
But I can see right through the lies to the never-changing lights

Rain on me, my arms are cold
I want to get home but theres water on the road
And if I do you will not change
I'm just a singing satellite and in all the good is change

I want to laugh, I want to smile
Get your arms inside my head and stop me thinking for a while
I'm just a fool hung on a stage
But since you put these stars around my head
You know I'm a king, a king
A king of everything and nothing

I'm on my way to heaven

I'm always here
I'm in denial
When there's nothing left between us
I will stay another while
You know you're free
You've got your wings
And I am just another angel
With a voice who wants to sing
Yeah, yeah, yeah
All mighty
I'm on my way to heaven
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm on my way to heaven

I want to cry
I want to steal
A little ray of perfect sunshine
From the sun above your head
I want your life
I want your smile
Get your arms inside my head
Stop me thinking through our love
I'm just a fool
Oh I'm gonna sting
But since you put these thorns around my head
You know I'm the king
The king
The king of everything and nothing
I'm on my way to heaven.



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exactly what I was thinking when I discovered it's acoustic version

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