Crowder - In The House Lyrics
Lyrics
Good morning
Has it been a long night
Maybe been a long year, maybe been a hard life
Maybe you’re not alright
If you got a little red in your eyes
You’ve come to the right place
People like you, people like me
This is where we all find grace
Come on now
Bet you’ll wanna sing Hallelujah
Bet you’ll say an amen
Oh I can’t help but celebrate being born again
There’s somebody who loves you
Waiting at the door
Oh it’s home sweet home here
In the house of the Lord
Take a load off
You’re about to find your rest
It’s a crazy world out there, got some hope right here
Out of the wilderness
If you’re needing water for your soul
Well you’re in the right place
Doesn’t matter if you’re rich, you’re poor, whoever you are
This is where we all find grace
Come on now
Bring your heartache
Bring your burden
You can lay them down at the door
There is no fear
You belong here
Step into the house of the Lord
Bring your heartache
Bring your burden
You can lay them down at the door
Ain’t it so clear
You belong here
Step into the house of the Lord
Hallelujah
Music video by Crowder performing In The House (Lyric Video). sixstepsrecords/Sparrow Records; © 2021 Capitol CMG, Inc.
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Crowder - In The House (Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Crowder's song "In The House" opens with a gentle acknowledgment of struggle, immediately addressing listeners who may be experiencing difficult times, whether it's just been a "long night" or a more profound "hard life." The initial lines create a sense of empathy and understanding, setting the stage for a message of comfort and acceptance. By mentioning relatable signs like having "a little red in your eyes," the song quickly establishes a connection with anyone feeling weary or not entirely alright.
The core message quickly shifts to one of radical welcome and the promise of finding solace. The lyrics declare that the listener has arrived at the "right place," a space explicitly defined by the availability of grace for "people like you, people like me." This inclusivity is a key theme, emphasized later with the line "Doesn't matter if you're rich, you're poor, whoever you are," reinforcing the idea that this spiritual home is open to everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances. The repetition of "This is where we all find grace" underscores the central benefit offered within this gathering place.
A sense of hopeful transformation permeates the song. The potential for joy and spiritual renewal is highlighted with the anticipation that listeners will "wanna sing Hallelujah" and "say an amen." The celebration of "being born again" points to a profound change in life and perspective available within this spiritual community. The lyrics paint a picture of a loving presence waiting, making it clear that the destination is one of warmth and belonging, described affectionately as "home sweet home here / In the house of the Lord." This phrase grounds the spiritual concepts in a familiar, comforting image of home.
Further emphasizing the relief available, the song offers the invitation to "Take a load off." It contrasts the difficulty of the "crazy world out there" with the readily available "hope right here." The journey from the challenges outside to the peace within is likened to moving "out of the wilderness," suggesting a transition from a place of wandering or struggle to one of rest and provision. This imagery resonates with spiritual journeys often depicted as finding guidance and sustenance after periods of hardship.
The invitation becomes more direct and specific, urging listeners to actively bring their burdens. The repeated call to "Bring your heartache / Bring your burden / You can lay them down at the door" is a powerful image of relinquishing heavy emotional and spiritual weight. The song assures listeners that in this space, "There is no fear" and, most importantly, "You belong here." Stepping "into the house of the Lord" is presented not as entering a place of judgment, but one of acceptance, safety, and inherent belonging, where burdens can be exchanged for peace and grace. The song's ultimate message is a simple yet profound invitation to find rest, hope, and a true sense of home within a spiritual community centered on grace and acceptance.