Your Long Journey
The Watson Family Lyrics
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Now we must part
And as the angels come and call for you
The pangs of grief tug at my heart
Oh my darling my darling
My heart breaks as you take
Your lone journey
Oh the days will be empty the nights so long
Without you my love
And as God calls for you I'm left alone
But we will meet in heaven above
Fond memories I'll keep of the happy days
That on earth we trod
And when I come we will walk hand in hand
As one in heaven in the family of God
The Watson Family's song Your Long Journey is an emotional and powerful ballad that talks about the pain of separation and the hope of meeting again in the afterlife. The lyrics speak of the bond between two lovers who have shared years of happiness together on earth but must now part ways as one of them makes their journey to the afterlife.
The opening lines of the song reflect on the happiness that they shared together during their time on earth. However, as the angels come to call for the departing lover, the pangs of grief become evident for the remaining lover. The chorus is deeply moving as it speaks of heartbreak and the loneliest journey that anyone ever must make. As the days and nights come and go, the longing for the departed lover becomes more intense with each passing moment, knowing there is no chance of them ever meeting again on earth.
The song acknowledges the inevitability of death and how it can leave loved ones feeling alone and empty, but it also talks about their hope for a reunion in heaven. The final verse speaks of the happy memories this couple shared on earth and the promise of walking hand in hand in heaven as a family of God. Your Long Journey is a poignant and emotional ballad that captures the pain of separation and the hope of a happier reunion in the afterlife.
Line by Line Meaning
God's given us years of happiness here
We have had many happy years together
Now we must part
We are facing the reality of separation
And as the angels come and call for you
It is time for you to leave this world
The pangs of grief tug at my heart
I am experiencing intense emotional pain and sadness
Oh my darling my darling
I address you with affection
My heart breaks as you take
I am heartbroken at the thought of your departure
Your lone journey
You are going on a solitary journey
Oh the days will be empty the nights so long
The future seems bleak and hopeless without you
Without you my love
I will miss you dearly
And as God calls for you I'm left alone
You are answering God's call to join Him in heaven, leaving me behind
But we will meet in heaven above
We will be reunited in the afterlife
Fond memories I'll keep of the happy days
I will cherish the memories of our happy times together
That on earth we trod
We shared those happy moments on this earth
And when I come we will walk hand in hand
When I eventually join you in heaven, we will walk together
As one in heaven in the family of God
In heaven, we will be united as part of God's family
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Linda Doty
I was recently introduced to this family and I must say that their harmony is amazing not to mention the guitar They certainly do need to be in the Smithsonian Museum.
Brett Smith
Amazing song
thebackofbeyond
Rosa Lee's gone home. There's a grande Watson Clan Thanksgiving Reunion goin' on - on that great wrap-around porch in the sky.
Cathy Cress
No comments??? Well heres my 2 cents.What a legend!
Derek Elshaw
It's Lone Journey. not long.