The Winans released their debut album, Introducing the Winans, in 1981, which was produced by Crouch and featured the now-classic cuts "The Question Is" and "Restoration." The 1983 follow-up, Long Time Comin', started to break the group to a wider audience, reaching the Top Ten on the gospel album charts; it also produced another staple of their repertoire in the ballad "Long Time Comin' (Holdin' On)." The title track of their third album, Tomorrow (which also made the gospel Top Ten), won the group its first Grammy for Best Soul Gospel Performance by a Duo or Group in 1985. In the wake of that success, the Winans moved over to famed producer Quincy Jones' Qwest label. Their label debut, Let My People Go, topped the gospel albums chart in 1986, and featured their first high-profile duet -- with Vanessa Bell Armstrong on "Choose Ye." Meanwhile, the title track won another Grammy, and the group received the first of three consecutive Dove Awards as Best Contemporary Gospel Group. Released in 1987, Decision was another number one hit on the gospel charts, and produced the Winans' first big crossover hit in the Anita Baker duet "Ain't No Need to Worry." The single made the Top 20 on the R&B charts and won a third straight Grammy.
Following this run as one of the most popular gospel groups in America, the Winans slowed their pace a little. Aside from the 1988 concert album Live at Carnegie Hall, the group didn't release any new music until 1990's Return. Return was another big crossover success, going gold and just missing the Top Ten on the R&B album charts. It featured a duet with Stevie Wonder on "Everyday the Same," and the Teddy Riley-produced "It's Time" was a major hit with secular audiences, reaching the R&B Top Five. Riley also worked on "A Friend," which became a fan favorite, and saxman Kenny G appeared on another single, "When You Cry." Released in 1993, All Out upped the ante for high-profile guest appearances, featuring Wayman Tisdale (on the single "Payday"), R. Kelly, Lalah Hathaway, Ricky Van Shelton, and Kenny Loggins. Despite winning a Grammy for Best Soul Gospel Album, All Out didn't sell as well with secular audiences as its immediate predecessors. Perhaps as a result, the Winans didn't court crossover success as ardently on its follow-up, 1995's Heart & Soul, which returned them to the Top Five on the gospel album charts. After Heart & Soul, the Winans took a break from performing to concentrate on individual interests and ministries. They did return in 2000 with the holiday album Christmas: Our Gifts to You. In 2002, Rhino Records released the 16-track retrospective The Very Best of the Winans, and the entire Winans family -- not just the group itself -- hit the road in support, marking the first time in a decade that all the family members had performed together.
It Won't Be Long
The Winans Lyrics
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Till we'll be leavin' here
It won't be long
We'll be goin' home
It won't be long
Till we'll be leavin' here
It won't be long
We'll be goin' home
Count the months as weeks
Count the weeks as days
Any day now
We'll be goin' home
It won't be long
Till we'll be leavin' here
It won't be long
We'll be goin' home
It won't be long
Till we'll be leavin' here
It won't be long
We'll be goin' home
Count the years as months
Count the months as weeks
Count the weeks as days
Any day now
We'll be goin' home
We shall be like Him
We shall be like Him
We shall be like Him
Any day now
We'll be goin' home
We shall be like Him
We shall be like Him
We shall be like Him
Any day now
We'll be goin' home
It won't be long
It won't be long
It won't be long
We'll be goin' home
It won't be long
It won't be long
It won't be long
We'll be goin' home
The Winans's song "It Won't Be Long" is a gospel song that speaks about the hope of heaven and the belief in being reunited with loved ones who have already passed. The lyrics convey a sense of anticipation and excitement for the day when believers will leave this earth and go to their eternal home in heaven. The repetition of the phrase "It won't be long" emphasizes the idea that this life is temporary and that the real life to come is just around the corner.
The song speaks of counting time differently, with the years being counted as months, months as weeks, weeks as days, and soon there will be no need to even count the days because the time will have arrived. The repetition of this counting theme emphasizes how close we are to our eternal home. The lyrics also mention that we shall be like Him, which is a reference to Jesus Christ, and that we will be reunited with Him in heaven.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of hope and anticipation for believers, reminding them that their time on earth is brief and that they should use it to love and serve others while they wait for the day when they will go home to be with their Savior.
Line by Line Meaning
It won't be long
Our departure from here is imminent
Till we'll be leavin' here
We won't be here for much longer
We'll be goin' home
We will soon return to our true home
Count the years as months
Time is passing quickly
Count the months as weeks
Time is passing swiftly
Count the weeks as days
Time is passing rapidly
Any day now
We will leave soon
We shall be like Him
We will be transformed and become like Christ
It won't be long
Our departure from here is imminent
It won't be long
Our departure from here is imminent
It won't be long
Our departure from here is imminent
We'll be goin' home
We will soon return to our true home
It won't be long
Our departure from here is imminent
It won't be long
Our departure from here is imminent
It won't be long
Our departure from here is imminent
We'll be goin' home
We will soon return to our true home
Contributed by Mila K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@shaniqua.jackson
Bakez DFA
It won't be long
When we'll be leaving here
It won't be long
We'll be going home
It won't be long
When we'll be leaving here
It won't be long
We'll be going home
Count the years
Count the years as months
Count the years as months
Count the months,
Count the months as weeks
Count the months as weeks
And count the weeks
Count the weeks as days
Mmm, any day now
We'll be goin'
We'll be going home
Beloved, now we are the sons of God
And it doth not yet appear
What we shall be, but we know when Christ shall appear
We shall be like Him, for we shall see Him just as He is
In all of His majesty, splendor and glory
We shall, we shall be like Him
Ohh, I know that we shall, we shall be like Him
In a moment, in a twinkling of an eye, we shall
We shall be like Him, any day now
We'll be goin'
We'll be going home
Get ready, get ready
It won't be long
It won't be long
It won't be long
It won't be long
It won't be long, we'll be goin'
We'll be going home
It won't be long
It may be tomorrow,
When we'll be leaving here
You might be runnin' from God right now, but remember
It won't be long
@MM-zi9jf
I posted previous 6 mo ago about my estranged daughter and the pain I was going through. My church and we prayed so heavily. I realize it was not my battle but God who will fight my battle for me. Well praise God, my daughter called me last weekend. She reconnected with her father and me. We were able to see granddaughters after 7 months. We are still healing and working on things, but with God all things are possible! This surely was a miracle!
@catherinefrye7269
I love the Message in this Song! Truly I can't hardly wait to be at Home with my King Yahusa/Jesus Christ, Halleluyah!!!🙏❤
@earlsingleton466
Great rendition from the master himself Andre Crouch! They were the first group signed to his label.
@ble22eda86
Love this message. Truly the lyrics will never grow old.
@MM-zi9jf
Love this song! I remember early 70's the southern gospel group The Keystones sang this and it touched me. I'm going through some heartache with my daughters right now so this song brought some peace for the day.
@hinnelein1
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@valenciataylor7872
GLORRRY TO GOD 🙏🏽💖🙏🏽💖🙏🏽💖it WON'T BE LONG NOW!!! this song been in my spirit for 2 days 🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖May 27th 2022🕊️🕊️🕊️ Halllllllllllllllleluuuuuuuuujaahhhhh!!!!
@vapouroil
Woooooow👏👏 my childhood days seem like yesterday when I hear this song - Amen!!!👏👏👏👏
@sionemehi3622
This song hits hard my moms passed last night til that glorious morning 01.09.2022
@successtosignificance2830
Rest In Peace Mom 🙏🏾💐🙏🏾