Jim Brady Trio - Homesick for Heaven Lyrics
Lyrics
Saying goodbye to those that we love,
Is the hardest thing to do.
But I've set my mind on things above
And I know when this life is through
I'll move to a city where no one will cry,
No disappointments, no sad goodbyes,
No more dying, I'm packed and ready to move.
Refrain
Homesick for heaven, my heart is longing to go.
Homesick for heaven, loved ones awaiting i know
I've missed them so...
I'm homesick for heaven
And I just can't wait to go home.
I close my eyes and I see a place,
Far beyond my wildest dreams.
Where heartaches aren't welcome and tears cannot stay
And pain will give way to peace.
Life is forever and good things won't end,
Death will conquer never again,
I'm more than ready to hear heaven's choir start to sing.
Refrain...
I want to go home
I can't wait to go home
Refrain...
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Video
Jim & Melissa Brady "Homesick For Heaven" (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
From the Jim Brady Trio's 2016 album *Promises*, "Homesick for Heaven," released on October 14, 2016, immediately resonates as a profound declaration of faith, articulating the deep, spiritual yearning within every believer for our eternal home. This song isn't merely a reflection on life after death; it’s an active anticipation of a future promised by God, a longing so intense it’s described as a spiritual "homesickness." It encapsulates the Christian pilgrimage, acknowledging the transient nature of our earthly existence while fixing our gaze firmly on the ultimate destination.
The central message of the song revolves around the believer's steadfast hope and readiness for departure from this temporary world. It opens by acknowledging the profound sorrow of earthly goodbyes, a universal human experience that is indeed the "hardest thing to do." Yet, this sorrow is quickly tempered by an unshakeable conviction: the mind is "set on things above," a sentiment echoing Paul’s instruction in Colossians 3:1-2 to seek and set affections on things that are above, where Christ is seated. This shift in focus is crucial; it transforms grief into a hopeful perspective, envisioning a "city where no one will cry, no disappointments, no sad goodbyes, no more dying." This vision directly aligns with the glorious promise in Revelation 21:4, where God Himself will wipe away every tear, and death, sorrow, crying, and pain will be no more. The phrase, "I'm packed and ready to move," suggests not just acceptance, but eager readiness, reflecting a faithful expectation rather than a morbid desire for the end.
The recurring refrain, "Homesick for heaven, my heart is longing to go," powerfully encapsulates the spiritual state of yearning for our true home, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture. The Christian, as described in Hebrews 11:13-16, is a "stranger and pilgrim on the earth," seeking a better, heavenly country. This homesickness is not born of despair, but from the assurance that our true citizenship is in heaven, as Philippians 3:20 declares. The longing for "loved ones awaiting" speaks to the precious hope of reunion with those who have gone before us in faith, a comfort found in passages like 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, which reassures us that we will be reunited with fellow believers when Christ returns. This yearning is a vital component of enduring faith, reminding us that the separations of this life are temporary and will ultimately give way to eternal fellowship.
As the song progresses, it paints an even more vivid picture of the celestial dwelling. The lines, "I close my eyes and I see a place, Far beyond my wildest dreams," resonate deeply with 1 Corinthians 2:9, which states that "Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him." This speaks to the inexpressible glory and unimaginable beauty of heaven, surpassing any earthly conception. Here, "heartaches aren't welcome and tears cannot stay," and "pain will give way to peace," reiterating the complete eradication of suffering promised in Revelation. The triumphant declaration that "Life is forever and good things won't end, Death will conquer never again" powerfully echoes the victory over death and the grave proclaimed in 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, where death is swallowed up in victory. The anticipation of hearing "heaven's choir start to sing" beautifully culminates the journey, looking forward to joining the grand symphony of praise and worship that fills God's throne room, as depicted in Revelation 5 and 7.
"Homesick for Heaven" stands as a potent anthem of enduring Christian hope, skillfully weaving together the raw emotions of earthly life with the profound certainties of biblical promise. It serves as a spiritual compass, redirecting our gaze from fleeting temporal concerns to the glorious, eternal realities awaiting us. The Jim Brady Trio, through this profound lyrical journey, doesn't just offer a comforting tune; they present a theological anchor, strengthening faith, encouraging perseverance, and stirring the soul to embrace the ultimate promise of our everlasting home with Christ. It is a powerful reminder that while we journey through this world, our ultimate longing is for the place Jesus has gone to prepare for us (John 14:1-3).