Jordan Feliz + Jonathan Traylor + Mandisa - Jesus Is Coming Back Lyrics
Released: 05 Nov 2021
Lyrics
Intro:
We know that He’s coming back (We know, we know)
We know that He’s coming back (We know, we know)
We know that He’s coming back (We know, we know)
We know that He’s coming back (Ooh!)
Verse 1:
Have you ever thought that the world has kinda lost its way? (Mmm)
Crazy as it seems, yeah, I know it's gonna be okay (Ooh, yeah)
Pre-Chorus 1:
It doesn't scare me, it's temporary
There's something better, we got forever
And it won't be long 'cause we know our help is on the way (The way)
Chorus:
So keep your head up
Jesus is coming back
Jesus is coming back
No, don't you give up
Jesus is coming back
Jesus is coming back
And when the world gets complicated
We're gonna keep on celebrating
'Cause we know (Yeah, we know)
Jesus is coming back
Jesus is coming back
Verse 2:
We gotta stay awake 'cause nobody knows the day or time (No)
The trumpet's gonna blow and the skies are gonna open wide (Ooh, yeah)
Pre-Chorus 2:
He's coming for us just like He told us
It's been a long wait but there's a new day
And we're gonna sing Hallelujah when the King arrives
Oh, you know you gotta
Chorus:
Keep your head up
Jesus is coming back
Jesus is coming back
No, don't you give up (No, no)
'Cause Jesus is coming back
Jesus is coming back
And when the world gets complicated
We’re gonna keep on celebrating
'Cause we know Jesus is coming back
Jesus is coming back
Bridge:
Woo-ooh, yeah
Are you ready? Are you ready?
People get ready, people get ready
Are you ready? Are you ready?
People get ready, people get ready
Are you ready? Are you ready?
People get ready
Yeah, let's get ready
Chorus:
Oh, He's coming back!
Jesus is coming back
Jesus is coming back
No, don’t you give up
Jesus is coming back
Jesus is coming back
And when the world gets complicated
We’re gonna keep on celebrating
'Cause we know (Yeah, we know)
Jesus is coming back
Jesus is coming back
Outro:
Are you ready now? Are you ready now? (Yeah)
People get ready (Woo!)
We just wanna celebrate it (Hey! Hey!)
Jesus is coming back
Jesus is coming back
So keep your head up
Jesus is coming back
Jesus is coming back
Video
Jordan Feliz - "Jesus Is Coming Back" (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on December 18, 2020, as part of the album "Say It," the collaborative track "Jesus Is Coming Back" by Jordan Feliz, Jonathan Traylor, and Mandisa offers a potent message of hope and steadfastness in uncertain times. This powerful anthem emerges from a shared Christian understanding that while the world may often appear to be veering off course, there is an unwavering promise of divine intervention and ultimate restoration. The song’s essence lies in its urgent yet joyful declaration of Christ’s return, aiming to comfort and embolden believers amidst the complexities of contemporary life. It’s a testament to faith, articulating a truth that transcends daily struggles and grounds hope in an eternal perspective.
The song immediately acknowledges a widespread sentiment: the world feels adrift. The opening verses resonate with a collective feeling of disorientation, asking if one has "ever thought that the world has kinda lost its way." This candid observation, however, is swiftly met with a profound reassurance drawn directly from Christian doctrine: despite the chaos, "it's gonna be okay." This immediate shift from acknowledging struggle to declaring comfort is the heart of the message. It's a call to see beyond the immediate circumstances, recognizing that earthly troubles are "temporary" and "don't scare me" because "there's something better, we got forever." This profound eternal perspective aligns deeply with passages like Romans 8:18, which reminds us that "the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us," and 2 Corinthians 4:17, which speaks of light and momentary troubles achieving an eternal glory. The certainty that "our help is on the way" anchors this hope in the person of Jesus Christ.
The core message of the song, powerfully articulated in its chorus, is an unwavering exhortation to "keep your head up" and "don't you give up," because "Jesus is coming back." This refrain is not merely a statement but a command, a spiritual rallying cry to maintain hope and perseverance. It’s a direct application of biblical encouragement found in Philippians 4:4, "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice," and John 16:33, where Jesus promises, "In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." The song transforms the waiting period into one of celebration, declaring, "when the world gets complicated, we're gonna keep on celebrating." This joy is not born of naivete, but from the deep conviction of God's faithfulness and the assured promise of Christ’s Second Coming. This perspective aligns with James 1:2-4, which encourages us to consider it pure joy when facing trials, knowing that perseverance develops character.
Further developing this anticipation, the second verse shifts focus to the necessary readiness for this promised return. "We gotta stay awake 'cause nobody knows the day or time" is a direct echo of Matthew 24:36, where Jesus states that "about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father," and Matthew 24:42, which urges, "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come." The imagery of the "trumpet's gonna blow and the skies are gonna open wide" directly references eschatological descriptions from 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, envisioning the Lord descending with a trumpet call and the dead in Christ rising first. This paints a vivid picture of the grand, unmistakable arrival of the King, reinforcing that "He's coming for us just like He told us." The declaration that "we're gonna sing Hallelujah when the King arrives" captures the profound worship and triumph associated with His return, echoing the heavenly praises described in Revelation 19:1-6.
The bridge serves as a direct, personal challenge, moving from a collective declaration to an individual call to readiness: "Are you ready? People get ready." This segment resonates strongly with the parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25:1-13, where the emphasis is on preparedness for the bridegroom’s unexpected arrival. It’s an invitation to introspection, urging each person to consider their spiritual state and align their lives with Christ's teachings while awaiting His return. This call to readiness is not meant to instill fear, but rather a hopeful anticipation and a proactive faith, encouraging believers to live lives that reflect their expectation of His coming. The entire song, therefore, functions as both a comforting assurance and a vital call to spiritual vigilance. It beautifully intertwines the reality of present-day struggles with the glorious promise of Christ's return, transforming anxiety into celebration and passive waiting into active preparation, making it a profound source of encouragement for anyone navigating a complex world with faith in the future.