Chris Tomlin - Home Lyrics
Lyrics
This world is not what it was meant to be
All this pain, all this suffering
There's a better place
Waiting for me
In Heaven
Every tear will be wiped away
Every sorrow and sin erased
We'll dance on seas of amazing grace
In Heaven
In Heaven
I'm goin' home
Where the streets are golden
Every chain is broken
Oh I wanna go
Oh I wanna go
Home
Where every fear is gone
I'm in your open arms
Where I belong
Home
Lay down my burdens, I lay down my past
I run to Jesus, no turning back
Thank God Almighty, I'll be free at last
In Heaven
In Heaven
I'm goin' home
Where the streets are golden
Every chain is broken
Oh I wanna go
Oh I wanna go
Home
Where every fear is gone
I'm in your open arms
Where I belong
Blinded eyes
Will finally see
The dead will rise
On the shores of eternity
The trump will sound
The angels will sing
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
I am
Goin' home
Where the streets are golden
Every chain is broken
Oh I wanna go
Oh I wanna go
Home
Where every fear is gone
I'm in your open arms
Where I belong
Where I belong
I'm goin' home
I'm goin' home
I'm on my way home
I'm goin' home
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Chris Tomlin - Home
Meaning & Inspiration
Chris Tomlin's "Home," released on July 31, 2020, as part of the *Chris Tomlin & Friends* album, offers a profound meditation on hope and eternal destiny, deeply rooted in Christian theology. The song paints a vivid picture of a world marred by suffering, acknowledging the pain and brokenness that are pervasive realities. However, it immediately counters this with the assurance of a "better place" awaiting believers in Heaven, a recurring theme that forms the song's spiritual anchor. The lyrics articulate a longing for this ultimate dwelling, where every tear and sorrow will be erased, and sin will be no more, echoing the promises found in Revelation 21:4: "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of all these things has passed away." This verse powerfully underpins the song's vision of a redeemed existence.
The core message of "Home" is one of confident expectation and an unshakeable faith in Christ’s redemptive work. Tomlin's repeated refrain, "I'm going home," is not merely a statement of personal aspiration but a declaration of spiritual certainty, reflecting the Apostle Paul's sentiment in Philippians 1:21: "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." The imagery of "golden streets" and broken chains directly evokes biblical descriptions of the New Jerusalem and the liberation found through faith in Jesus, as seen in passages like John 8:36, "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed," and Revelation 21:21, which describes the streets of the heavenly city as pure gold. The lyrics also speak to the act of surrendering personal burdens and past mistakes to Jesus, a call to repentance and complete reliance on Him. This is beautifully illustrated by the line "I run to Jesus, no turning back," which resonates with the biblical imperative to persevere in faith and to place one's trust solely in Christ for salvation and freedom from sin.
Furthermore, "Home" embraces the eschatological hope of resurrection and eternal life. The lines "Blinded eyes will finally see, the dead will rise" are a direct testament to the Christian belief in the resurrection of the dead, a cornerstone of the faith articulated in passages such as 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 and John 5:28-29, which speak of a future resurrection where the dead will hear Christ's voice and come forth. The triumphant imagery of trumpets sounding and angels singing underscores the joyous nature of this future event and the ultimate victory over death. The repeated declaration, "I'm in your open arms, where I belong," powerfully conveys the intimacy and security found in a relationship with God through Christ, fulfilling the promise of intimate fellowship with Him in eternity. The song, therefore, serves as a powerful anthem of hope, a comforting reminder of God's faithfulness, and an inspiring call to keep our gaze fixed on the eternal home that awaits believers.