Lyrics
Verse 1
Lord I apologize for sinning before your throne.
Now I know that I was wrong.
So will you pardon me and take me back again
cause I believe you're soon to come...
Chorus
I wanna go back with you to glory.
It really doesn't matter what the cost.
I wanna go back with you to glory.
Yeah, yeah.
I don't want my soul x2 to be lost.
Verse 2
So many friends of mine have gone on before.
Did they ever find their way.
So while I have the chance
I'm gonna do all I can to be ready for the day... Oooh oh oh
Bridge
I know the time is coming
when all of God's children will get together.
I wanna be listening when he calls my name.
I wanna go back with him to live forever more... Oh
Coda
I don't want,
I don't want my soul,
I don't want my soul,
I don't want my soul to be lost
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Meaning & Inspiration
I Wanna Go Back With You to Glory centers on repentance, forgiveness, and readiness for Christ. The opening confession acknowledges sin without excuse and asks for pardon, while the chorus places eternal life above every earthly cost. That movement from remorse to hope gives the song a clear gospel shape: failure is admitted, mercy is sought, and the desire to remain faithful becomes urgent.
Later lines look toward the gathering of Gods children and the moment when each name is called. The lyric does not dwell on speculation about those who have died; instead, it turns attention toward the opportunity to prepare while life remains. Its repeated fear that the soul might be lost adds solemnity, yet the promised life in glory keeps hope in view. The song therefore joins personal confession with watchfulness, reflecting biblical themes of forgiveness, Christ’s return, resurrection, and everlasting fellowship with him.
Related Scripture
- 1 John 1:9 The passage promises forgiveness and cleansing when sins are confessed.
- Matthew 24:44 Jesus tells his followers to remain ready for his unexpected coming.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 Paul describes believers being gathered to remain with the Lord forever.