Building 429 - Where I Belong Lyrics
Released: 21 Mar 2014
Lyrics
Sometimes it feels like I'm watching from the outside
Sometimes it feels like I'm breathing but am I alive
I won't keep searching for answers that aren't here to find
All I know is I'm not home yet
This is not where I belong
Take this world and give me Jesus
This is not where I belong
So when the walls come falling down on me
And when I'm lost in the current of a raging sea
I have this blessed assurance holding me.
All I know is I'm not home yet
This is not where I belong
Take this world and give me Jesus
This is not where I belong
When the earth shakes I wanna be found in You
When the lights fade I wanna be found in You
All I know is I'm not home yet
This is not where I belong
Take this world and give me Jesus
This is not where I belong
Where I belong, where I belong
Where I belong, where I belong
Video
Building 429: "Where I Belong" Official Music Video
Meaning & Inspiration
Building 429's "Where I Belong," released in 2014 as part of the album *Heaven is for Real (Songs Inspired by the Film & Best-Selling Book)*, is a profound exploration of the human yearning for a deeper, eternal home, a theme resonating deeply within the Christian faith. The song's genesis, tied to the film and book "Heaven is for Real," suggests a narrative rooted in the profound impact of glimpsing the divine and the subsequent reorientation of one's perspective on earthly existence. The core message of the song articulates a feeling of being adrift, of experiencing life without truly feeling settled, as captured in the poignant opening lines that describe a sense of detachment and even existential questioning. This disquiet is not born of despair, but rather a recognition that the current reality is a temporary state, a foreshadowing of a truer dwelling.
The repeated refrain, "All I know is I'm not home yet, this is not where I belong," serves as a powerful declaration of faith and hope. It directly echoes the biblical narrative of believers as sojourners and pilgrims on this earth, with our ultimate citizenship residing in heaven. As the Apostle Paul writes in Philippians 3:20, "But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ." This sentiment is further bolstered by the petition, "Take this world and give me Jesus." This isn't a rejection of the earthly realm in a nihilistic sense, but an urgent plea for Christ to be the central focus and salvific force in a world that can feel overwhelming and transient. The lyrics then pivot to a place of steadfast trust, acknowledging that even when faced with immense challenges – "the walls come falling down," or being "lost in the current of a raging sea" – there is a "blessed assurance" that holds them steady. This is a direct allusion to the unwavering promises of God found throughout Scripture, such as Isaiah 41:10: "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." The song culminates in a resolute declaration of desire to be found in God amidst life's uncertainties, a sentiment beautifully aligned with verses like Psalm 27:5: "For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will lift me high upon a rock." Ultimately, "Where I Belong" is an anthem for those who understand that this life, while precious, is a prelude to an eternal home, a place of perfect belonging found solely in Christ.