Satisfied
Vestal Goodman Lyrics

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If you ask me if I'm happy
For I have peace within
If I'm worried about tomorrow
When I reach my journey's end
I'm satisfied with my Jesus
When he knocks I let him in
He'll go with me through the valley
For I know he is my friend

[Chorus:]

Satisfied, Satisfied
No trouble can ever get me down
When my eyes shall close in death
With my Jesus I'll be at rest
Then you'll know I'm satisfied

When my friends all forsake me
When they turn me from their door
If they sow no seeds of kindness
Make the thorns in my path grow
It won't matter over yonder
When I reach the other side
I'm gonna sit down with my Jesus
And then you'll know I'm satisfied

[Repeat Chorus]
When my eyes shall close in death

With my Jesus I'll be at rest
Then you'll know I'm satisfied

Overall Meaning

The song "Satisfied" by Vestal Goodman speaks about the singer's deep faith and confidence in Jesus, and how this has made her content and happy in life. The first verse opens with a question about whether the singer is happy, to which she responds that she is indeed content because she has peace within. This peace comes from her faith in Jesus, which gives her the assurance that when her journey comes to an end, she will be satisfied with what she has achieved.

The second verse talks about how the singer's friends might abandon her or treat her unkindly, but this will not affect her satisfaction as she knows that her ultimate reward lies in heaven. She expresses this belief in the words, "It won't matter over yonder, when I reach the other side." The song concludes with the repeated Chorus, which emphasizes the idea that nothing in life can bring the singer down as long as she is with Jesus.

Overall, "Satisfied" is a song that expresses the deep faith and hope of the singer, who believes that her life is complete when she is with her Savior. The lyrics convey a message of trust, peace, and contentment in the face of life's challenges, making it a comforting and inspiring song.

Line by Line Meaning

If you ask me if I'm happy
If you inquire of my well-being

For I have peace within
I possess inner calmness and contentment

If I'm worried about tomorrow
If I'm anxious about the future

When I reach my journey's end
At the end of my life

I'm satisfied with my Jesus
I am content in my faith in Jesus

When he knocks I let him in
When Jesus calls me, I accept him

He'll go with me through the valley
Jesus will be with me during difficult times

For I know he is my friend
I know Jesus to be my companion and confidant

Satisfied, Satisfied
I am fulfilled and content

No trouble can ever get me down
I cannot be defeated by adversity

When my eyes shall close in death
At the moment of my passing