Babbie Mason - Turn Right Lyrics
Lyrics
I was speeding down the freeway
On the road to nowhere
Looking for a major intersection
Lost and close to empty
And in need of repair
Searching for a brand new direction
Clouds are looking stormy
Must be raining ahead
Better get some information
From the radio station
I was looking for the weather
Got a preacher instead
And this is what the preacher said
He said, turn right at the light
He said, turn right, don't hesitate
Before it's too late
Now slow down and take it easy now
He said, turn right
Turn right at the light
Well, the preacher said that Jesus
Is the truth and the life
So listen, you'd better heed my instruction
Take the straight and narrow way
And turn to the right
For the wide road leads to destruction
People give directions
That are misconstrued
But the Bible leads to heaven
And that's really, really good news
And only those that follow Him
Are going to get in
Listen, let me tell you again, hang a right
Why don't you turn right at the light
Why don't you turn right, don't hesitate
Before it's too late
Now slow down, you better take it easy now
He said turn right
Turn right at the light and keep straight
So I swerved into emergency parking
And came to a screeching halt
Then I knew that I needed to change directions
After hearing that preacher talk
(Slow down and yield)
I'm going to yield to the right way
Stop, in the name of the Lord
I'm going to cruise down the highway to heaven
And refer to the map of His Word
Yes, I'm going to turn right at the light
I'm going to turn right, see, I won't hesitate
Before it's too late
I'll slow way down
I'm going to take it real easy now
I'm going to turn right
Turn right at the light
(You got to turn)
I'm going to turn right
Turn right at the light and keep straight
Turn right at the light and keep straight
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Babbie Mason - Turn Right
Meaning & Inspiration
Babbie Mason’s "Turn Right," featured on her 1990 album *With All My Heart*, is a powerful anthem that uses the relatable imagery of a journey gone astray to illustrate a profound spiritual truth. The song opens with a vivid depiction of a traveler speeding down a "road to nowhere," feeling lost, depleted, and desperately searching for a new path. This initial state resonates with anyone who has ever felt adrift, uncertain of their direction, and in need of guidance. The stormy clouds and the immediate need for information from a radio station set the scene for a pivotal moment. Instead of the expected weather report, the protagonist receives something far more significant: the word of God through a preacher. This unexpected encounter becomes the catalyst for transformation.
The core message of "Turn Right" is a direct and urgent call to reorient one's life towards God, personified in Jesus Christ. The instruction to "turn right at the light" is not merely a piece of navigation advice; it's a metaphor for choosing the righteous path. The preacher emphasizes that Jesus is "the truth and the life," echoing John 14:6, where Jesus Himself declares, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." The song then contrasts this divine direction with the perilous allure of the "wide road," which leads to "destruction," a clear reference to Matthew 7:13, warning of the broad gate and easy path leading to destruction versus the narrow gate and difficult path leading to life. The lyrics powerfully convey that while human directions can be misleading, the Bible offers the true map to eternal life. The repeated call to "slow down and take it easy now" and "yield to the right way" signifies the importance of humility, surrender, and patient obedience in the spiritual life. The ultimate destination, as described in the song, is "the highway to heaven," guided by the "map of His Word," a beautiful depiction of following God’s divine plan as laid out in Scripture. The song's conclusion sees the protagonist making a decisive choice, "swerving into emergency parking" and coming to a "screeching halt," symbolizing a complete cessation of the old, misguided direction and a firm commitment to the new path. The declaration, "I'm going to turn right at the light, I'm going to turn right, see, I won't hesitate," is a triumphant affirmation of faith and a promise to follow God's will without delay. Mason's musical offering here is not just a song; it's a profound invitation to re-evaluate one's life course and to embrace the unwavering, life-giving direction found in Christ.