Story Behind The Song
Sat down during the holidays and wrote this song in about two or three hours.
Song Description
This is a smooth, melodic song that has a great groove. It's both inspiring and thought provoking in lyrical content as well.
| Song Length |
4:52 |
Genre |
Pop - General |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Peaceful, Relaxed |
Subject |
Gourmet Food, Rain |
| Similar Artists |
Steely Dan |
Language |
English |
Lyrics
Such A Long Journey
Words and Music by Michael D. Yoder
It was planned before the beginning of time
The king who?d save His world with grace sublime
The Son who gave up His splendor and birthright
There in a manger one starry night
He wasn't impressive when He appeared
He was dressed in rags and no one cheered
Was this the awesome and great, I Am
Who crossed the universe to become a man?
Such a long journey
From your throne to the stable
Such a long journey
From majesty to commonplace
Such a long journey
For one so great become small
Such a long journey
To save us all
Though by coming it cost you everything
I deserved death but it?s life you bring
You sent your love like a light in the dark
Shining your way straight into my heart.
The ultimate sacrifice was giving your son
But you held nothing back so we could be one
Such a long journey
From your throne to the stable
Such a long journey
From majesty to commonplace
Such a long journey
For one so great become small
Such a long journey
To save us all
REPEAT CHORUS
© 2000 Michael D. Yoder/MALT Music, Inc. ASCAP All Rights Reserved