Disciple - Eternity Lyrics
Lyrics
All that is behind me, this mess of life
Where out of nothing came a beautiful design
Know that I've had but a taste of the deathless wine
So I give up the flam to the hands beside
And I'll be waiting
Chorus:
Where the desert is covered in roses
Where I can outshine the stars in a single day
The face of of God isn't hidden
When I wake into eternity
Where the shadows are never discovered
Tears are nothing more than a memory
Death isn't alive any longer
When I wake into eternity
Now I know I see it in your eyes
You knew at some point that we'd have to say goodbye
I looked for this moment for all my life
To be caught away in the arms of God
And I'll be waiting
(Chorus)
When I awake I'll see your face
When I awake I'll see your face
(Chorus)
Death isn't alive in eternity
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Eternity
Meaning & Inspiration
Disciple's "Eternity," released on September 14, 2010, as part of their compelling album *Horseshoes & Handgrenades*, stands as a powerful anthem of Christian hope, guiding us through the weary realities of earthly existence toward the glorious promise of heaven. From its opening strains, the song articulates a universal longing, acknowledging the "mess of life" that often defines our temporary stay on earth. This sentiment echoes the biblical understanding of our fallen world, where creation itself "groans as in the pains of childbirth" (Romans 8:22), yearning for redemption. Yet, amidst this struggle, the song immediately points to divine intentionality, recognizing that "out of nothing came a beautiful design" – a profound nod to God's magnificent act of creation (Genesis 1:1) and His sovereign hand shaping all things, even our individual lives (Psalm 139:13-16). The declaration of having "but a taste of the deathless wine" beautifully captures the fleeting glimpses of spiritual truth and the foretaste of eternal life that believers experience even now, leading to a readiness to "give up the flam to the hands beside" and enter into what's next.
The heart of "Eternity" truly beats within its chorus, painting vivid, scriptural images of the world to come. It transports the imagination to a place "where the desert is covered in roses," a direct allusion to prophecies like Isaiah 35:1-2, which speaks of the wilderness blossoming and rejoicing. This imagery symbolizes the radical transformation and overflowing beauty of the new heaven and new earth, where barrenness gives way to vibrant life. The promise that one can "outshine the stars in a single day" speaks not to human pride, but to the glorification of believers, reflecting the divine radiance that will be ours in Christ (Daniel 12:3, Matthew 13:43). Crucially, the chorus declares, "The face of God isn't hidden," fulfilling the deepest yearning of the human spirit to behold our Creator directly, without veil or shadow (1 Corinthians 13:12, Revelation 22:4). This direct communion is the ultimate promise of our resurrection when we "wake into eternity."
The descriptions of eternity continue to unfold with breathtaking clarity, highlighting the complete absence of all earthly sorrow and pain. "Where the shadows are never discovered" speaks to a realm utterly free from evil, fear, or deception, for God Himself is light, and "in Him there is no darkness at all" (1 John 1:5). The poignant reminder that "tears are nothing more than a memory" is a direct echo of Revelation 21:4, which promises that God "will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away." This ultimate victory over suffering is further cemented by the resounding truth that "death isn't alive any longer." The sting of death is indeed swallowed up in victory through Christ (1 Corinthians 15:54-57), ensuring that in eternity, death's dominion is utterly broken.
The second verse introduces a personal, almost intimate acknowledgment of temporary farewells: "Now I know I see it in your eyes / You knew at some point that we'd have to say goodbye." This speaks to the bittersweet reality of earthly goodbyes, yet framed within the hope of a greater, eternal reunion and purpose. The speaker's confession, "I looked for this moment for all my life / To be caught away in the arms of God," captures the profound yearning for transcendence and the ultimate fulfillment found only in God's presence (Philippians 1:23). It reflects the pilgrim's heart, always looking toward "a better country—a heavenly one" (Hebrews 11:16). The repeated affirmation in the bridge, "When I awake I'll see your face," powerfully reinforces the central promise of direct, unhindered fellowship with God in the eternal realm, the very essence of true life and joy (Psalm 16:11, 1 John 3:2). Disciple's "Eternity" is more than just a song; it's a profound declaration of faith, a comfort for the weary, and an inspiring beacon of hope, reminding us that our present struggles are but momentary in the grand, beautiful design of God's eternal plan.