Crowder - Milk and Honey Lyrics
Lyrics
I'm headed to a place where the rivers flow
I'm headed to a place where the streets are gold
Oh my soul (Oh my soul)
This I know (This I know)
You won't need no money, you can't bring your fame
Soon the day is coming when we will see His face
Choirs will be singing, saints on bended knee
Angels will be dancing, we will all be free
God in all His glory as far as you can see
It's like every day is Sunday in the land of milk and honey
I'm headed to a place where the flowers grow
I'm headed to a place with no tombstones
Sing my soul (Sing my soul)
Until I'm home (Until I'm home)
You can bring your money, you can bring your fame
Forever there is only one name above all names
Choirs will be singing, saints on bended knee
Angels will be dancing, we will all be free
God in all His glory as far as you can see
It's like every day is Sunday in the land of milk and honey
We don't have to wait till the other side
To the see the dead come back to life
We don't have to wait till the trumpet sounds
We're calling down Your power now
We don't have to wait till the other side
To the see the dead come back to life
We don't have to wait till the trumpet sounds
We're calling down Your power now
Grass growing in the graveyards
Spring on up, spring on up
Water flowing in the wastelands
Let it run, let it run
Hope growing where there was none
Love flowing where the hate was
Promised land waiting on us
Kingdom come, Kingdom come
Choirs will be singing, saints on bended knee
Angels will be dancing, we will all be free
God in all His glory as far as you can see
It's like every day is Sunday in the land of milk and honey
(Milk and honey)
(Milk and honey)
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Meaning & Inspiration
Released on April 23, 2021, Crowder’s "Milk and Honey" emerges as a profoundly evocative anthem, perfectly encapsulating a believer's longing for eternal glory while simultaneously calling for an embrace of God’s present-day power. The song invites us into a dual contemplation: the glorious promise of heaven and the dynamic reality of the Kingdom already at work in our world. It’s a spiritual journey that begins with a future hope and beautifully bridges to an urgent, active faith in the here and now.
The initial verses paint a vibrant picture of the ultimate destination, a vision deeply rooted in biblical prophecy. Crowder describes a place where rivers flow and streets are gold, echoing the breathtaking imagery found in Revelation 21 and 22, where the New Jerusalem is depicted with streets of pure gold and the river of the water of life flowing from the throne of God. This is a realm where earthly pursuits like money and fame hold no value, for all worth is found in the divine presence, fulfilling the truth that we "won't need no money, you can't bring your fame." The profound longing to "see His face" resonates with 1 John 3:2, promising that "when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is," and Revelation 22:4, stating that God's servants "will see His face." The mention of "no tombstones" beautifully references Revelation 21:4, where God promises to wipe away every tear and declare that "there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain."
The chorus then sweeps us into a scene of unparalleled worship and freedom: "Choirs will be singing, saints on bended knee, angels will be dancing, we will all be free." This is a powerful vision of heaven's praise, aligning with Revelation 7:9-12, which describes a vast multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language standing before the throne, worshipping God with angels. The idea of "God in all His glory as far as you can see" speaks to an unhindered, full revelation of the Creator, a state of perfect communion. The central metaphor, "It's like every day is Sunday in the land of milk and honey," transforms the Old Testament promise of the physical Promised Land (Exodus 3:8) into a symbol for the spiritual abundance, peace, and uninterrupted worship found in eternity. It signifies a place of ultimate rest, provision, and ceaseless adoration, where every day feels like the sacred Sabbath, dedicated entirely to God. This future hope is further solidified by the declaration that "Forever there is only one name above all names," an unwavering affirmation of Philippians 2:9-11, proclaiming Jesus' supreme authority.
However, the song profoundly shifts in its bridge, moving beyond distant heaven to the immediate power of God's Kingdom on Earth. "We don't have to wait till the other side / To see the dead come back to life / We don't have to wait till the trumpet sounds / We're calling down Your power now." This segment is a bold declaration of faith in the present reality of God's miraculous intervention. It challenges the notion that divine power is reserved solely for the afterlife, instead asserting that the resurrection power that raised Christ from the dead is accessible today, enabling believers to participate in bringing spiritual life and transformation. This echoes Jesus' commission to His disciples in Matthew 10:8 to "heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons," and aligns with John 14:12, where Jesus says those who believe in Him "will do even greater things than these." The Spirit that raised Christ is also at work within us, giving life to our mortal bodies (Romans 8:11).
The song culminates in a vivid depiction of this present-day Kingdom manifesting in tangible ways: "Grass growing in the graveyards / Spring on up, spring on up / Water flowing in the wastelands / Let it run, let it run / Hope growing where there was none / Love flowing where the hate was." These images powerfully illustrate spiritual renewal and restoration, mirroring prophecies like Isaiah 35:1-2, where the desert will blossom, and Isaiah 35:6-7, where "water will gush forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert." It also resonates with Ezekiel 36:26-27, where God promises a new heart and a new spirit, transforming barren lives into fertile ground for His love and hope. This is the "promised land waiting on us," the Kingdom breaking through, bringing life where there was death, joy where there was sorrow, and love where there was hatred. "Kingdom come, Kingdom come" becomes not just a prayer for the future, but a joyful recognition of God's active reign unfolding around us now, a testament to Matthew 6:10, where we pray for God's will to be done on Earth as it is in heaven. Crowder's "Milk and Honey" therefore stands as a powerful testament to both the glorious hope of eternal life and the vibrant, transformative power of God's Kingdom accessible to us today, inspiring believers to both yearn for heaven and live out its principles here on Earth.