Story Behind The Song
One of the most difficult songs to produce to date--it almost didn't make it off the draft pad. A song that has touched and moved a lot of people in a short time. A song that helps bring comfort to people.
Song Description
Death doesn't seem so scary after listening to/singing this song. The meaning of this song is very deep.
| Song Length |
4:56 |
Genre |
Pop - Religious, Folk - Religious |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Mixed Vocals |
| Mood |
Welcoming, Exultant |
Subject |
Heaven, Spirituality |
| Similar Artists |
Michael W. Smith |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Opening:
Open the sky Lord
Lift me to Heaven
Bring me home Lord
With you in Heaven
Chorus:
Open the sky Lord
Lift me to Heaven
Bring me home Lord
With you in Heaven
Verse 1:
Your saving grace is my joy, O Lord
Your beauty and love mean all to me
I see you rising up in the light
You will and always be in my sight
Chorus
Verse 2:
Your glory overwhelms me my God
You are all that I need in life
Your free gift is eternal life
Which is through Jesus Christ our Lord
Chorus
Verse 3:
I want to be with you forever, O Lord
You died so that I could live
Your abiding love will last forever
I will serve you for all of my life
Repeat Chorus and harmony five times
Chorus:
Open the sky Lord
Lift me to Heaven
Bring me home Lord
With you in Heaven
Harmony:
You are my salvation, Jesus Christ
You are my savior and comfort
I put my trust in you, O Lord
For your love is forever