Heritage Singers - When I Get Carried Away Lyrics
Lyrics
I'm gonna let the glory roll when the roll is called in Glory
I'll gonna get beside myself when I get beside the King that day
I'm gonna have the time of my life when the time of my life is over
I'm gonna get carried away when I get carried away
Well, I don't know why I become a little shy
When I get around a whole lotta people
And I can't figure out why I never can shout
About the love that floods my soul
Well, I must confess, I can't express
The feelings deep inside me
But the things I know and cannot show
One day will overflow
I'm gonna let the glory roll when the roll is called in Glory
I'll gonna get beside myself when I get beside the King that day
I'm gonna have the time of my life when the time of my life is over
I'm gonna get carried away when I get carried away
Oh, I'll pass the clouds and shout so loud it may sound like thunder
My tearful eyes may fill the skies until it looks like rain
When I leave this world past the gates of pearl and stand before my Savior
I'll let my soul let the glory roll when from the roll He calls my name
I'm gonna let the glory roll when the roll is called in Glory
I'll gonna get beside myself when I get beside the King that day
I'm gonna have the time of my life when the time of my life is over
I'm gonna get carried away when I get carried away
I'm gonna let the glory roll when the roll is called in Glory
I'll gonna get beside myself when I get beside the King that day
I'm gonna have the time of my life when the time of my life is over
I'm gonna get carried away when I get carried away
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Heritage Singers - When I get carried away [with lyrics]
Meaning & Inspiration
The Heritage Singers' rendition of "When I Get Carried Away," released on their 2000 album *He Still Speaks*, is a profound exploration of eschatological hope and the fervent anticipation of eternal communion with God. The song grapples with the relatable human experience of earthly limitations in expressing spiritual fervor, contrasting it with the uninhibited joy that awaits believers in the heavenly realm. The lyrics articulate a yearning to convey the depth of faith and divine love that often feels constrained by our current existence. The singers effectively convey this sentiment, painting a picture of a soul brimming with unspoken devotion, yet struggling to give it full expression in everyday life. This inner struggle is beautifully framed by the assurance that these pent-up emotions will find their ultimate release.
The central message of "When I Get Carried Away" revolves around the ultimate reward of faith: being in the presence of the King. The promise of "letting the glory roll when the roll is called in Glory" directly echoes the prophetic visions of God's people being gathered and welcomed into His presence, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture. It brings to mind the heavenly choir described in Revelation 7:9-10, where a great multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language stands before the throne and the Lamb, crying out in loud voices, "Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!" The lyric "get beside myself when I get beside the King that day" speaks to a transcendence of self, a state of ecstatic joy and complete absorption in God's presence, reminiscent of David's uninhibited praise before the Ark of the Covenant in 2 Samuel 6:14, where he "danced before the Lord with all his might." This profound intimacy with the Divine will usher in the "time of my life," not as a fleeting earthly pleasure, but as the fulfillment of all desires in the eternal perspective.
Furthermore, the song’s imagery of transcending earthly limitations – passing clouds, shouting so loud it sounds like thunder, and filling skies with tears of joy – is a powerful metaphor for the complete freedom and unrestrained worship that awaits the redeemed. This is not a mere shedding of earthly worries, but an outpouring of a spirit transformed and glorified. The anticipation of standing before the Savior, passing through the gates of pearl, aligns with the biblical descriptions of the New Jerusalem, as depicted in Revelation 21:12-13, where gates of pearl symbolize entry into a realm of divine perfection and eternal life. The verses highlight the inadequacy of human language and expression to capture the magnitude of God's love and the glory of His kingdom, a sentiment echoed in biblical texts that speak of experiencing a peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7) and a joy that is unspeakable and full of glory (1 Peter 1:8-9). The song’s profound hope lies in this future unveiling, where all that is hidden will be revealed, and all that is contained within the heart will finally overflow in unadulterated worship and communion with the Creator. "When I Get Carried Away" thus serves as a powerful anthem of Christian hope, a testament to the ultimate fulfillment that awaits those who believe, offering encouragement and inspiration to fix their eyes on the eternal reward.