Lyrics
When the Lord shall crack the sky
I'm going to my home on high, Heaven
To a city called Heaven
I'm going there
(repeat)
Where the streets are paved with gold
And the half has never been told
Verse1:
See the Lord doesn't want
Any man to perish
He's so kind
Take advantage of your time
Well it won't be long
We'll be going home, over to Heaven
Choir: To a city called Heaven
I'm going there
Repeat Chorus
Verse2:
John said he saw a new Heaven
And he saw a brand new earth
Prepared all God's children
So prepare to meet the Lord
Nothing but the pure in heart
Shall see God, over in Heaven
To a city called Heaven
I'm going there
Repeat Chorus
Vamp:
I'm going there (8x)
Love over there
Joy over there
(4x)
I'm going there (8x)
To a city called Heaven,
I'm going there
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Heaven” looks toward eternal life with confidence in God’s promise. The opening pictures the Lord’s return and a home above, then turns to a city where sorrow gives way to love and joy. Its references to golden streets and a new heaven and earth draw directly from Revelation’s vision of God dwelling with his people. The repeated declaration “I’m going there” gives the song the character of expectant testimony.
Alongside that hope, the verses carry a call to readiness. God’s patience is linked with the opportunity to turn toward him, and purity of heart is named as preparation to see God. Revelation 21:1 and 21:21 support the images of renewed creation and streets of gold. Matthew 5:8 matches the line concerning the pure in heart, while 2 Peter 3:9 explains that the Lord is patient because he does not desire anyone to perish. The song therefore joins anticipation of heaven with an urgent appeal to prepare for the Lord.
Related Scripture
- Revelation 21:1,21 John sees a new heaven and earth and describes the city’s street as gold.
- Matthew 5:8 Jesus says the pure in heart will see God.
- 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is patient, not wanting anyone to perish.