To Heaven's shore
I journey onward
Across the rolling river
To Heaven's shore
I journey onward
Away, I'm bound away
'Cross the Jordan river
For Heaven's shore
I fix my compass
Through toil and tempest raging
For Heaven's shore
I fix my compass
Toward that holy land,
Where no pain will find me
Chorus
O the glory there
Like a jewel so rare
Joy forevermoreHey girl there in my reflection
Man this world’s been messing
It’s been messing with your mind
Hey girl, someone stole your smile now
It’s been a little while now
Happiness is hard to find
Letting everybody and their mother try to tell you what you’re worth
What you’re worth
When did you forget that the one who made you told you what you’re worth
Repeat after me
I’m a blood bought, battle fought, all my shame long gone
Made new child of the king
I’m an amen, testify, holy water baptized
Went down and came up clean
I’m a soul been saved
By that amazing grace
And now there ain’t no way girl
Can’t take that away girl
Don’t forget you’re free
It’s who you’re made to be
Hey girl
Hey girl, don’t you know you’re beautiful
Crazy kind of wonderful
And there’s no one like you
Hey girl, you don’t need to measure up
You are the treasure of
The God who loves you
No more letting everybody and their mother try to tell you what you’re worth
What you’re worth
And if you should forget, let the one who made you tell you what you’re worth
And repeat after me
Hey girl, I’m glad we had this talk now
Think we said it all now
But here’s a little last advice
Live free, walk in victory
And repeat after me
There on Heaven's shore
On Heaven's shore
I'll see my loved ones
Oh the tearful glad reunion
On Heaven's shore
I'll see my loved ones
And we will part no more
We will part no more
On Heaven's shore
I'll see my Savior
Falling on my knees before Him
On Heaven's shore
I'll see my Savior
And I'll raise my hands and sing
Glory Hallelujah!
Chorus
We will meet on Heaven's shore
Music In This Video:
Song Heaven's Shore
Artist David Phelps
Writers David Phelps
Hey Girl
Hey Girl Song Meaning, Biblical Reference and Inspiration
The provided text presents lyrics that combine themes of a spiritual journey to an eternal destination with a direct, encouraging message addressed to an individual referred to as "Hey girl." This compilation of lyrics includes references to reaching "Heaven's shore," crossing a river, and finding a place free from pain, where loved ones and the Savior will be met with joy and praise. These lines evoke classic Christian imagery of the journey through life and death towards heaven, often associated with hymns and gospel music. The mention of crossing a river can be interpreted as a metaphor for the transition from earthly life to the afterlife. The promise of seeing loved ones and the Savior highlights the hope of eternal communion and worship central to Christian eschatology.
Interspersed within these lines are sections directly speaking to the "Hey girl" figure. These lyrics offer a powerful message of identity, self-worth, and liberation rooted in Christian faith. They acknowledge the struggles the "girl" is facing, noting that the world has "messed with your mind" and "stole your smile," leading to difficulty in finding happiness. The core of this message confronts the external pressures that define worth based on worldly standards ("letting everybody and their mother try to tell you what you’re worth"). It redirects the source of true value to the divine creator, emphasizing that one's worth is established by the one who made them.
The song provides an affirmation meant to be repeated: "I’m a blood bought, battle fought, all my shame long gone / Made new child of the king... I’m an amen, testify, holy water baptized / Went down and came up clean... I’m a soul been saved / By that amazing grace." These phrases draw heavily on fundamental Christian doctrines: "blood bought" refers to redemption through Christ's sacrifice; "battle fought" can allude to spiritual warfare or Christ's victory; "child of the king" signifies adoption into God's family; "baptized" points to a public declaration of faith and spiritual rebirth; "amazing grace" highlights God's unmerited favor as the basis for salvation. This declaration serves as a reminder of a transformed identity in Christ, freed from past shame and sin, and endowed with inherent value and freedom that cannot be taken away. The message reinforces that this redeemed identity is "who you’re made to be."
Further encouragement is given, assuring the "girl" of her inherent beauty and unique wonderfulness, stating "there’s no one like you." It reiterates that she does not need to "measure up" by worldly standards because she is seen as a "treasure of the God who loves you." This serves as an inspirational counterpoint to the earlier acknowledgment of societal pressures and the feeling of being lost or undervalued. The song culminates with a call to "Live free, walk in victory," reinforcing the theme of liberation found in accepting one's identity in faith. The text also includes metadata indicating that part of the content is associated with the song "Heaven's Shore" by David Phelps, released on 2022-09-08.
