In 2010 he started to record his own songs on a PC. He is recording in his living room using a regular desktop PC with an audio interface to connect his guitars and microphones.
In the early nineties he was playing guitar in a local metal band called VEX. He frequently played live with the band and recorded several demos and a full album called Act of Revenge. He left the band in 1996 when he realized that his own musical ideas were far from metal and to concentrate on his own stuff. Back then he recorded his songs and ideas on a 4-track tape recorder and the material from that time still forms the basis for his present work.
Thomas is married and father of two sons. He works full-time as a sales consultant so he can work on his music only in the late evenings and weekends.
Since he's a beginner to digital recording, mixing and mastering he continously releases improved versions of his already published songs as well as complete new songs.
His musical influences range from early blues to sixties rock, punk, indie, alternative to HipHop.
Among his favourites are so different artists like The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Velvet Underground, early AC/DC, Dead Kennedys, The Cramps, The Smiths, The Pixies, Bad Religion, Lou Reed, Nikki Sudden, Jamie T., Johnny Cash...
In this World
Thomas C. Walker Lyrics
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(Albert E. Brumley - Mary Reeves)
This world is not my home I'm just passing through
My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue
The angels beckon me from heaven's open door
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore.
If heaven's not my home and Lord what will I do
The angels beckon me from heaven's open door
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore.
They're all expecting me and that's one thing I know
I fixed up with Jesus a long long time ago
I know he'll take me through although I'm weak and poor
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore.
Oh Lord, you know I have no friend like you
If heaven's not my home and Lord what will I do
The angels beckon me from heaven's open door
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore.
--- Instrumental ---
I have a loving mother just up in Gloryland
And I don't expect to stop until I shake her hand
She's waiting now for me in heaven's open door
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore.
Oh Lord, you know I have no friend like you
If heaven's not my home and Lord what will I do
The angels beckon me from heaven's open door
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore.
Just up in Gloryland we'll live eternaly
The saints on every hand are shouting victory
Then songs of sweetest praise drift back from heaven's shore
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore.
Oh Lord, you know I have no friend like you
If heaven's not my home and Lord what will I do
The angels beckon me from heaven's open door
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore...
The song “This World Is Not My Home” by Albert E. Brumley and Mary Reeves talks about the temporary nature of life on earth, and the constant longing for something more permanent and meaningful. The lyrics convey the idea of the singer being an outsider in this world, who has a sense of detachment from the pleasures and temptations of earthly life, and is focused on attaining eternal happiness in heaven. The opening lines, “This world is not my home, I'm just passing through”, set the tone for the entire song, emphasizing the sense of transience and the longing for a deeper connection with the divine.
The song mentions the singer's faith in Jesus as the one who will guide them through the difficult journey of life and help them persevere despite their weaknesses and shortcomings. There is a strong sense of hope and anticipation of a reunion with loved ones who have passed on to the other side, particularly the singer's mother who is waiting for them at heaven’s open door. The song ends with a powerful image of a divine celebration in heaven, as the saints rejoice in eternal life.
Overall, “This World Is Not My Home” is a poignant reflection on the human yearning for something greater than material pursuits and the constant search for a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in life.
Line by Line Meaning
This world is not my home I'm just passing through
The world we live in is not our permanent residence, we are only here for a short time.
My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue
The things that truly matter and that I hold dear are not of this world, but in a place beyond it.
The angels beckon me from heaven's open door
There is a call from heaven to come home where true peace and love are waiting for us.
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore.
Because I have seen and experienced the beauty of heaven, this world seems dull and meaningless to me.
Oh Lord, you know I have no friend like you
There is no one else I can rely on and trust as much as I trust in God.
If heaven's not my home and Lord what will I do
My ultimate goal in life is to enter heaven and be with God, without that, life would be meaningless.
They're all expecting me and that's one thing I know
There are people who have gone ahead of me who are eagerly waiting for me to join them in heaven.
I fixed up with Jesus a long long time ago
I have already made a decision to commit myself to Jesus Christ and follow Him.
I know he'll take me through although I'm weak and poor
Despite my own weaknesses and shortcomings, I trust that God will lead me to eternity with Him.
I have a loving mother just up in Gloryland
My mother was a faithful believer and I take comfort in the knowledge that she is now in heaven waiting for me.
And I don't expect to stop until I shake her hand
Until I die myself, I am determined to live life in a way that allows me to be reunited with my mother in heaven.
Just up in Gloryland we'll live eternally
In heaven, we will have eternal life with God and with those who have gone before us.
The saints on every hand are shouting victory
Everyone in heaven is rejoicing and celebrating because they have triumphed over death and are now in the presence of God.
Then songs of sweetest praise drift back from heaven's shore
The beautiful and soulful songs of heaven can be heard by those who are still on earth, inspiring them to aspire towards eternal life.
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore.
Once you have experienced heaven, nothing can compare to it, and this becomes the place where you truly belong.
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