Spirit in the Sky
XTC Planet Lyrics
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Hello world
Hello world
When I die and they lay me to rest
Gonna go to the place that's the best
When I lay me down to die
Goin' up to the spirit in the sky
I'm goin' up to the spirit in the sky
That's where I'm gonna go when I die
(When I die)
When I die and they lay me to rest
I'm gonna go to the place that's the best
Hello world
Hello world
Prepare yourself
You know it's a must
(A must)
You gotta have a friend in Jesus
(Jesus)
So you know that when you die
It's gonna recommend you to the spirit in the sky
Gonna recommend you to the spirit in the sky
That's where ya gonna go when you die
(When you die)
When you die and they lay you to rest
You're gonna go to the place that's the best
Oh yeah
Hello World
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Hello World
Oh yeah
Prepare yourself
(You've got to)
Prepare yourself
(Yo, you gotta prepare yourself)
Prepare yourself
(Oh yes)
Prepare yourself
(Yo, you gotta prepare yourself)
Hello world
(It's all up to the spirit in the sky)
Hello world
You know that I'm a sinner, we all sin
But I've got a friend in Jesus
So ya know that when I die
It's gonna set me up with the spirit in the sky
Oh, set me up with the spirit in the sky
(Spirit in the sky)
That's where I'm gonna go when I die
(When I die)
When I die and they lay me to rest
I'm gonna go to the place that's the best
I'm gonna go to the place
(That's the best)
(Yeah, hello world)
Ah, alright
(Hello world, alright)
I want to go
(I want to go, I wanna)
I want to go
(I want to go, I wanna)
I want to go to a place called the best
(Yeah)
I want to go
(I want to go, I wanna)
I want to go
(I want to go, I wanna)
I want to go to a place called the best
(Yeah)
(I want to go)
The song "Spirit in the Sky" by XTC Planet is a cover of the original song by Norman Greenbaum. The song speaks about dying and the afterlife, but unlike many songs in this genre, it focuses on positivity and the idea of going to a better place. The lyrics indicate that the singer has a friend in Jesus and that because of that connection, they know that they will go to the spirit in the sky when they die. The repeated phrase "hello world" provides a sense of hope and optimism in the face of death.
The song's message is clear - prepare yourself and believe in something greater than yourself, and you will reach the best place after you pass. The lyrics acknowledge the inevitability of death and the fear that comes with it, but they also offer reassurance that death is not the end, and that there is something more beyond this life. The song encourages listeners to take comfort in their faith and beliefs and to be prepared for when the time comes.
Line by Line Meaning
When I die and they lay me to rest
After my physical demise, when my body is laid to rest
Gonna go to the place that's the best
I'll go to the best place there is
When I lay me down to die
When I choose to end my life
Goin' up to the spirit in the sky
Ascending to the heavens above
That's where I'm gonna go when I die
When I pass away, that's where I'll end up
You gotta have a friend in Jesus (Jesus)
To get to the spiritual realm, you must have Jesus as your ally
It's gonna recommend you to the spirit in the sky
Jesus will serve as your introduction to the heavens
That's where ya gonna go when you die
That's where you'll end up after your demise
Oh yeah
An affirmative exclamation
Prepare yourself
Get ready for the afterlife
It's all up to the spirit in the sky
The destination of your soul relies on the spiritual entity above
You know that I'm a sinner, we all sin
No one is perfect and we all have committed sins
It's gonna set me up with the spirit in the sky
Jesus will ensure my admission to the heavenly realm
I'm gonna go to the place that's the best
I'll end up in the prime location
I want to go to a place called the best
It's my desire to be in the best place possible
Contributed by Ian Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.