The Digital Age - Take Me Home Lyrics
Lyrics
I've been wondering
down the long and dark road
I've been waiting just looking for my hope
So pick me up Lord
Let my soul rest in Thee
Take me home dear Lord, take me.
Take me home
Let my soul rest in Thee
Take me home
Let me find my peace
Cause these bones
Have grown tired and old
Take me home, dear Lord
Take me
I'm ready
for these days to be no more
To be with You on that eternal shore
So take me Jesus
Let my spirit rest in Thee
Take me home dear Lord
Take Me
Light is shining
and your loves comes over me
and I'm filled with your everlasting peace
In your arms Lord
There's no sweeter place to be
Take me home dear Lord
Take Me
Video
The Digital Age - Rehearsals - "Take Me Home"
Meaning & Inspiration
"Take Me Home" by The Digital Age, released on November 17, 2014, as part of their *Rehearsals Vol. 2* album, is far more than just a musical composition; it's a poignant spiritual declaration, a raw and resonant prayer of the weary soul finding its ultimate rest in divine embrace. The song immediately captures the universal human experience of seeking purpose and peace amidst life's arduous journey, articulating a profound longing for eternal communion with God that echoes through generations of faith.
The narrative woven within the lyrics begins with an acknowledgement of spiritual pilgrimage and struggle: "I've been wondering down the long and dark road / I've been waiting just looking for my hope." This imagery perfectly encapsulates the human condition in a fallen world, where confusion, despair, and a desperate search for meaning often define our steps. It brings to mind passages like Proverbs 14:12, which speaks of a path that seems right but leads to death, or Isaiah 53:6, where all of us, "like sheep, have gone astray." This initial sense of being lost and in search of hope sets the stage for a desperate, yet trusting, plea to the divine.
The heart of the song quickly shifts from confession of weariness to an earnest petition for rescue and rest: "So pick me up Lord / Let my soul rest in Thee / Take me home dear Lord, take me." This isn't just a casual request; it's a soul crying out for intervention, a deep yearning for the true solace that only God can provide. The phrase "Let my soul rest in Thee" immediately brings to mind Jesus' invitation in Matthew 11:28, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." It speaks to the secure, profound peace found only when one surrenders to the Creator's will and presence. The repeated plea, "Take me home," isn't merely a desire for a physical dwelling, but for an eternal belonging, a spiritual return to the origin and ultimate destination of the soul.
The chorus further amplifies this longing for "home" and peace, highlighting the toll that life takes on the physical and spiritual self: "Cause these bones have grown tired and old." This line eloquently expresses the exhaustion that comes from navigating a broken world, a weariness that transcends mere physical fatigue to touch the depths of one's spirit. It resonates with the biblical understanding of our earthly bodies as temporary tents (2 Corinthians 5:1-2) and the groaning of creation, and indeed our spirits, for redemption (Romans 8:22-23). The "home" yearned for is clearly the heavenly abode, the "better country" mentioned in Hebrews 11:16, where God Himself is the architect and builder, and where true, everlasting peace will be found.
As the song progresses, this longing evolves into a declaration of readiness for eternity: "I'm ready for these days to be no more / To be with You on that eternal shore." This expresses a profound spiritual maturity and trust, a willingness to shed the burdens of this life and embrace the promise of heaven. It echoes Paul's triumphant declaration in Philippians 1:21, "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." The "eternal shore" vividly paints a picture of crossing over from temporal existence to boundless eternity, a place of unbroken fellowship with Christ, as promised in John 14:1-3, "I am going there to prepare a place for you." The request, "So take me Jesus / Let my spirit rest in Thee," solidifies the personal, intimate relationship with the Savior as the source of this ultimate peace.
The song culminates in a beautiful anticipation of divine presence and comfort, shifting from plea to hopeful realization: "Light is shining and your loves comes over me / and I'm filled with your everlasting peace / In your arms Lord / There's no sweeter place to be." This concluding section provides a powerful glimpse of the fulfillment of the soul's deepest desires. The "light shining" symbolizes God's guiding presence and truth, as referenced in Psalm 36:9, "For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light." The overwhelming sense of "everlasting peace" is the very peace of God that "transcends all understanding" (Philippians 4:7), a foretaste of the complete peace promised in the new heavens and new earth (Revelation 21:4). To be "in your arms Lord" signifies ultimate security, intimacy, and unconditional love, a refuge described in Deuteronomy 33:27, "The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms." This final imagery isn't just a comfort for those facing the end of their earthly journey, but a profound encouragement for anyone walking the "long and dark road" today, reminding them that God's loving embrace and eternal home await. "Take Me Home" stands as a powerful anthem of hope and surrender, anchoring the human spirit in the unwavering promise of God's presence, peace, and ultimate eternal rest.