Wayfaring Stranger
Poor Mans Poison Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴I am a poor, wayfaring stranger
I'm traveling through this world of woe
Yet there's no sickness, no toil, no danger
in that bright world to which I go
I'm going there
To see my father
I'm going there
no more to roam I'm only going
Over Jordan
I'm only going
Over home
I know dark clouds
Gather 'round me
I know my way is rough and steep
Yet golden fields lie just before me
Where souls redeemed shall ever sleep
I'm going there
To see my father
I'm going there
No more to roam
I'm only going
Over Jordan
I'm only going
Over Home
I want to wear crown of glory
When I get home to that good land
I want shout down Satan's story
In concert with the blood washed band
I'm going there
To see my father
He said he'd meet me
When I come home
I'm only going
Over Jordan
I'm only going
Over Home
I'm going there
To see my father
He said he'd meet me
When I come home
I'm only going
Over Jordan
I'm only going
Over home
I'm only going
Over Jordan
I'm only going
Over home
I'm only going
Over home
Overall Meaning
In Poor Mans Poison's song "Wayfaring Stranger," the lyrics speak of a traveler who is journeying through a world of woe, but remains steadfast in their faith of a brighter world to come. The singer speaks of their destination being to see their father in that bright world, indicating a sense of longing for a place of comfort and safety. Despite the rough and steep journey, the singer looks forward to crossing over Jordan and going home.
The second verse of the song hints at the challenges the traveler may face, with dark clouds gathering around them and a rough path ahead. However, beyond these challenges lie golden fields where redeemed souls will sleep. The traveler remains focused on their destination, wanting to wear a crown of glory and shout down Satan's story in concert with the blood-washed band. In the final verse, the traveler finds reassurance in the promise of seeing their father in the bright world and being met upon their arrival.
Overall, the song speaks to the human experience of enduring hardship and longing for a better place. It reflects a deep-seated hope for the afterlife and a sense of comfort in the idea of reunification with loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
I am a poor, wayfaring stranger
I am a wanderer, traveling through life without a home or wealth
I'm traveling through this world of woe
I am navigating through a difficult, sorrowful world
Yet there's no sickness, no toil, no danger
But I know that in the bright world to which I go, there will be no suffering, labor or harm
in that bright world to which I go
In the heavenly afterlife I believe I will reach
I'm going there
I am determined to reach this place
To see my father
So that I may reunite with my dad
no more to roam
Never to wander again
I'm only going
My destination is clear,
Over Jordan
To the other side of the Jordan River, symbolizing crossing over into the land of eternal rest
Over home
Crossing over from this life to the eternal afterlife, my true home
I know dark clouds
I am aware that challenges and struggles will arise in my journey
Gather 'round me
Surround me with difficulties and obstacles
I know my way is rough and steep
I know my journey will be difficult and arduous
Yet golden fields lie just before me
Despite the hardships, I believe that wonderful rewards await me
Where souls redeemed shall ever sleep
A place where all the saved souls can rest peacefully
I want to wear crown of glory
I aspire to not only enter the heavenly kingdom but be rewarded with honor and glory
When I get home to that good land
Refers again to eternal afterlife, a place of peace and goodness
I want shout down Satan's story
I aspire to proclaim victory over temptation and sin, the latter being subjected to the devil's domain.
In concert with the blood washed band
Being a part of a group that has been purified by the blood of Christ
He said he'd meet me
The father has promised to personally welcome me
When I come home
When I arrive in the afterlife
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