The Hoppers - I've Come To Far Lyrics
Lyrics
I've come too far to look back again
There is nothing behind me
All the pleasures I used to love
Have all faded from view
There's a new day ahead for me
My heartache is over
I left it at calvary
Where my new life begins
I've come too far to look back
My feet have walked through the valley
I've climbed mountains, crossed rivers
Desert places I've known
But I'm nearing the home shore
The redeemed are rejoicing
Heaven's angels are singing
I've come too far to look back
Look around, there's no happiness
There's no reason for living
Life will give you a broken dream
Full of sorrow and fear
Turn around, don't look back again
Face the new day before you
Place your heartache in Jesus' hand
He can mend broken dreams
I've come too far to look back
My feet have walked through the valley
I've climbed mountains, crossed rivers
Desert places I've known
But I'm nearing the home shore
The redeemed are rejoicing
Heaven's angels are singing
I've come too far to look back
But I'm nearing the home shore
The redeemed are rejoicing
Heaven's angels are singing
I've come too far to look back
Too far to look back
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The Hoppers - I've Come Too Far (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
"I've Come Too Far," a powerful declaration of faith from The Hoppers, released on March 11, 2016, is more than just a song; it's a testament to the transformative power of a life surrendered to Christ. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a journey through hardship, emphasizing that the past, with its fading pleasures and lingering sorrow, holds no allure for the believer. This unwavering resolve to press forward resonates deeply, echoing the sentiment found in Philippians 3:13-14: "Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me together in Christ Jesus." The imagery of walking through valleys, climbing mountains, and crossing rivers speaks to the trials and tribulations every follower of Christ will inevitably face. Yet, the song's core message is one of unwavering hope, grounded in the certainty of God's redemption. The "home shore" is not merely a destination but a spiritual reality, where the redeemed rejoice and heavenly choirs sing, a reflection of the glorious promise of eternal life described in Revelation 7:9-10: "After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice: 'Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.'" The lyrics also offer a stark contrast between the fleeting nature of worldly happiness and the enduring peace found in Jesus. The world, the song suggests, offers "broken dreams" and is "full of sorrow and fear," a sentiment mirrored in Jeremiah 17:5, which warns against putting trust in mere mortals. The invitation to turn away from despair and place one's "heartache in Jesus' hand" is a profound call to surrender, acknowledging that He alone can "mend broken dreams." This act of placing burdens upon Christ is beautifully captured in 1 Peter 5:7: "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." The repetition of the chorus, "I've come too far to look back," serves as a powerful anthem for anyone who has experienced the liberating grace of God. It is a declaration of victory over sin and despair, a firm commitment to the new life offered through Christ's sacrifice at Calvary. The Hoppers, through this stirring rendition, remind us that the journey of faith, though challenging, is ultimately guided by a divine purpose, leading us toward an unshakeable inheritance with Him.