Big Daddy Weave - Glory Unspeakable Lyrics
Lyrics
What's wrong with the world
It's falling apart, we're running deeper into the dark
Calling right wrong, and calling wrong right
Please don't believe the lie
Keep holding on to the promise
We have a home beyond this
We're gonna be home soon
Tell people everywhere
In the struggle hold on because we're almost there
It only hurts for a little while
But in a moment we'll see his glory unspeakable
What's wrong with the world so much suffering
We can't see past our broken hearts
But if we look to the King who is soon coming
Joy will never fall
Keep holding on to the promise
We have a home beyond this
We're gonna be home soon
Tell people everywhere
In the struggle hold on because we're almost there
It only hurts for a little while
But in a moment we'll see his glory unspeakable
How I long for the day when this all fades away
And I look on the face of the One who saves
I'll lift up my eyes to his glorious light
See the promise of heaven revealed in my life
We're gonna be home soon
Tell people everywhere
In the struggle hold on because we're almost there
It only hurts for a little while
But in a moment we'll see his glory unspeakable
We're gonna be home soon
Tell people everywhere
In the struggle hold on because we're almost there
It only hurts for a little while
But in a moment we'll see his glory unspeakable
Oh in a moment we'll see his glory unspeakable
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Big Daddy Weave - Glory Unspeakable (Official Audio)
Meaning & Inspiration
"Glory Unspeakable," a profound offering from Big Daddy Weave's 2015 album, *Beautiful Offerings (Deluxe Edition)*, grapples directly with the brokenness of the world and points toward an ultimate hope. The song opens with a stark acknowledgment of the human condition, describing a world in disarray, where truth is distorted and light is fading. This resonates with passages like Romans 1:29-32, which outlines humanity's descent into moral confusion and sin. However, instead of succumbing to despair, the anthem pivots to a powerful message of endurance, anchored by the unshakeable promise of a future home beyond earthly suffering. This promise is not a distant fantasy but a tangible assurance found in faith, encouraging listeners to hold on through struggles, knowing that their present pain is temporary in light of an eternal perspective.
The core of "Glory Unspeakable" is its unwavering focus on looking to the returning King as the source of lasting joy and peace. The lyrics directly confront the reality of suffering and brokenness, recognizing how it can obscure our vision and weigh down our hearts, echoing the sentiment of Psalm 23:4, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me." Yet, the song asserts that turning our gaze toward Christ, the soon-coming King, is the key to experiencing joy that is unyielding. This hope is rooted in the anticipation of seeing His "glory unspeakable," a concept that directly draws from biblical descriptions of God's divine radiance and presence, such as in Isaiah 6:3, where the seraphim cry out, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory!" The repeated refrain, "We're gonna be home soon," acts as a powerful reminder of our spiritual citizenship and the eternal inheritance awaiting believers, aligning with Philippians 3:20, which states, "But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ."
The song's ultimate message is one of enduring hope and steadfast faith, urging listeners to cling to the promises of God even when the world seems overwhelming. The longing expressed in the lyrics to see the face of the Savior and experience the fullness of heaven aligns perfectly with the Apostle Paul's desire in Philippians 1:23: "My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better." "Glory Unspeakable" is not just a song; it's a lyrical testament to the Christian worldview, offering a profound comfort and a clear direction amidst life's tribulations, reminding everyone that the present difficulties are fleeting compared to the eternal, indescribable glory that awaits.