Andrew Ripp - Sooner Or Later Lyrics
Lyrics
Slow, heart beat slow
Sooner or later she'll get the picture
Sigh, close your eyes
Pay her no mind there'll be time to impress her
Right now maybe she doesn't see ya
Sooner or later
She'll come around, boy, is she gonna need ya
Sooner or later
Somehow I know well make together
Sooner or later
Say, nothing at all
Just let her own heart do the convincing
Time, give her some time
She'll come to her senses and feel what your feeling
When she turns around and all the others are fading
The boy in her dream will be standing here waiting
Oh, she'll come a' runnin, but
Right now maybe she doesn't see ya
Sooner or later
She'll come around, boy, is she gonna need ya
Sooner or later
Somehow I know well make together
Sooner or later
I'm a dreamer yea it's true
In my wildest dream I'll still be holding on to you
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Sooner or Later
Meaning & Inspiration
Andrew Ripp’s "Sooner Or Later," released on January 21, 2014, as part of his album *Simple*, arrives with an understated power, immediately drawing the audience into a contemplation of persistence and profound hope. While the initial impression of the song might suggest a romantic narrative—a patient suitor awaiting the recognition of his beloved—its true depth emerges when viewed through the enduring lens of faith, revealing layers of spiritual truth that transcend any singular human experience. Ripp's gentle yet resolute delivery perfectly complements a message of unwavering conviction that resonates with the deepest aspects of our spiritual walk.
The song’s core narrative speaks to a quiet, steadfast conviction that what is truly meant to be will eventually unfold. Lines like "Slow, heart beat slow" and the repeated plea to "Time, give her some time" articulate a profound belief in the natural course of events, unhurried and unforced. This message, on a human level, champions patience and self-assuredness in the face of temporary blindness or distraction. Yet, when we consider this posture through a spiritual frame, it becomes a powerful reflection of the divine attributes and our own journey of faith. It echoes the steadfastness of God, who, as 2 Peter 3:9 reminds us, "is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." Just as the speaker in the song allows for time and for the other's heart to do its own convincing, so too does our Heavenly Father patiently work in the hearts of humanity, never rushing His perfect timing, but allowing grace and truth to slowly dawn. We are often called, as Psalm 27:14 exhorts, to "Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD."
Central to "Sooner Or Later" is the unwavering conviction expressed in phrases like "Somehow I know we'll make together." This isn't a wish; it's a declaration rooted in certainty, a profound assurance that transcends present circumstances. This kind of conviction is the very essence of biblical faith, which Hebrews 11:1 defines as "the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." Ripp’s words capture that spiritual foresight, a belief in a future reality that is not yet visible but is nonetheless real and assured. The song celebrates the "dreamer" who, even in the "wildest dream," holds on without faltering. This steadfast hope, cultivated through endurance, character, and ultimately, by the love of God poured into our hearts, as Romans 5:3-5 explains, becomes an anchor for the soul, firm and secure, enabling us to face delays and distractions with an inner calm. It reminds us that our spiritual walk is often a journey of waiting, trusting that God’s promises are true, even when their fulfillment seems distant or obscured.
Perhaps the most potent spiritual parallel lies in the imagery of "When she turns around and all the others are fading, The boy in her dream will be standing here waiting." This paints a vivid picture of ultimate clarity, where all fleeting attractions and temporary distractions lose their luster, revealing the singular, enduring truth. From a faith perspective, this resonates deeply with the Christian understanding of Christ as the ultimate fulfillment of our deepest longings. In a world constantly vying for our attention, promising satisfaction through countless avenues, these worldly pursuits invariably "fade." It is then, in the quiet of our disillusionment or the clarity of our need, that we find Christ, who is "the same yesterday and today and forever" (Hebrews 13:8), patiently waiting as the true answer, the true desire of our spirit. Just as Matthew 6:33 encourages us to "seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well," this song beautifully underscores that when all other foundations crumble, God alone remains our steadfast refuge and our ultimate reward.
"Sooner Or Later" by Andrew Ripp is far more than a simple love song; it is a profound anthem of enduring hope and divine patience, artfully cloaked in accessible language. It inspires us to embrace the waiting, to trust in a certainty beyond what we can presently perceive, and to maintain an unwavering faith that what is truly good and true will ultimately prevail. In a world often driven by instant gratification, Ripp’s message is a refreshing call to quiet confidence, urging us to root our dreams and convictions in an assurance that transcends the immediate, knowing that God’s perfect timing and His eternal love will, indeed, shine through, sooner or later.