Jimmy Needham - Take Me There Lyrics
Lyrics
Yeah I wonder if there's anybody else
Who's 'bout ready to go home
I just wanna go where
I'm only breathing Your air
Father, hear my prayer, take me there
Take me there
I just wanna see You
Brighter than I'm used to
Finally see You clear, take me there
Take me there, take me there
Tell me, have you ever seen a
Brother so weighted you can tell by his demeanor
That he's really jaded, tryna get off this serena
He long for something greater but they say he just a dreamer
But he has a treasure that he holds like gold
'Cause he knows something that the boys don't know
Nothing seems funny when his money's so low
But when he thinks about that place, man he really wants to go
That he ain't all obsessed with the cash he can stack
'Cause he's lookin' at the Heavens where His master is at
But he does have treasure and he's storin' it up
Seems foreign to us, it can't be stolen or rust
So when the cares of this world start weighin' on him hard
And he's tired of them bills he's been payin' on his car
He can't wait to be embraced by the Lord, face to face
So he waits for his reward, and he sings
I just wanna go where
I'm only breathing Your air
Father, hear my prayer, take me there
Take me there
I just wanna see You
Brighter than I'm used to
Finally see You clear, take me there
Take me there, take me there
Tell me, have you ever seen her
She's sick with a disease and it's really tryna beat her
It's takin' all her strength, she know that it can't defeat her
'Cause she gon' be with Jesus, she's more than just a dreamer
Her peace and her joy, man they really ain't gone
It's all because she knows earth really ain't home
And even when she's by herself she's really not alone
Her Savior's there with her while she singin' this song
She know sickness might get her and death might grab her
But she ain't scared of death 'cause she's trusted in the Master
Was buried but He rose up a few days after
So death may attack her but death cannot have her
So she tells her family "Don't worry anymore"
When she's gone from the body she'll be present with the Lord
Her body will be raised, so much Glory is in store
He is her reward so she sings
I just wanna go where
I'm only breathing Your air
Father, hear my prayer, take me there
Take me there
I just wanna see You
Brighter than I'm used to
Finally see You clear, take me there
Take me there, take me there
Hey, I ain't know about you but I can't wait till the day
When I'll be with my Lord and everything is ok
And I'll be just like Him, so my sin ain't in the way
Baskin' in His glory, that's where I wanna stay
A place where shadows give way to the real
And circumstances can't change the way that I feel
Joy of my Savior, they say we can't steal
Because he's been defeated, yeah you know the deal
The real good life, I can't wait, please save me soon
Untill then I'll be praisin' in the waitin' room
Fightin' by His grace, can't wait to embrace the groom
Untill then I'm like
I just wanna go where
I'm only breathing Your air
Father, hear my prayer, take me there
Take me there
I just wanna see You
Brighter than I'm used to
Finally see You clear, take me there
Take me there, take me there
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Trip Lee - Take Me There ft. Jimmy Needham
Meaning & Inspiration
Jimmy Needham's "Take Me There," released on April 10, 2012, as part of his album *The Good Life*, is a profound devotional journey that speaks directly to the longing for eternal fellowship with God. This song isn't merely about a desire to leave this earthly existence; it's a deeply theological expression of Christian hope, rooted in the belief that our ultimate citizenship and fulfillment lie in the presence of our Creator. The central theme is a yearning for a direct, unmediated experience of God, a state where His presence is not a distant hope but the very air one breathes. This aspiration finds resonance in scripture, particularly in Paul's declaration in Philippians 1:23, where he expresses a desire "to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better." The lyrics articulate this longing through vivid imagery, contrasting the weariness and transience of earthly life with the enduring reality of the heavenly realm.
The song artfully illustrates this spiritual yearning by presenting relatable human experiences of struggle and hardship, suggesting that these trials are a natural byproduct of living in a fallen world. It speaks of a "brother so weighted," burdened by the cares of this life, his "money's so low," and the general difficulties of existence. This portrayal echoes the Apostle Paul’s words in Romans 8:18, which states that "the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us." The song emphasizes that despite these earthly afflictions, there is a "treasure that he holds like gold," a treasure "that can't be stolen or rust." This is a clear allusion to Jesus’ teachings in Matthew 6:19-20, where He instructs believers to "lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal." The message is that the true wealth and security for a believer are not found in material possessions but in their relationship with God and the promise of eternity.
Furthermore, "Take Me There" extends this theme by acknowledging the reality of physical suffering, exemplified by the woman "sick with a disease." Her unwavering peace and joy, even in the face of debilitating illness, are attributed to her certainty of being "with Jesus." This speaks to the transformative power of faith and the understanding that earthly life is temporary. Her confidence in the face of death, because of Christ's resurrection, is a direct reflection of the victory over sin and death promised in 1 Corinthians 15:55-57: "O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?" The song assures that sickness and death are not the final word for those who trust in Christ, as their ultimate destiny is to be "present with the Lord." This perspective offers immense comfort and a powerful counter-narrative to the fear that often accompanies suffering and mortality, encouraging a focus on the "glory that is in store."
In its concluding verses, the song shifts to a more personal and immediate anticipation. The speaker declares, "I can't wait till the day / When I'll be with my Lord and everything is ok." This sentiment reflects the deep-seated Christian hope for the return of Christ and the establishment of His eternal kingdom, a concept central to eschatological teachings found throughout the New Testament, such as in John 14:3 where Jesus promises, "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also." The lyrics convey a desire to be “just like Him,” free from the hindrance of sin, and basking in His glory. This mirrors the transformation promised in 1 John 3:2, "Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is." The song concludes with a profound declaration of faith and perseverance, stating that until that glorious day, the believer will be "praisin' in the waitin' room," fighting by His grace, and eagerly awaiting the embrace of Christ, the "Groom." "Take Me There" is thus a powerful anthem of enduring hope, a beautiful articulation of the Christian desire for ultimate union with God, grounded firmly in the promises of Scripture.