Story Behind The Song
An orphan, a prodigal son, and a confused young man comes to faith and finds God, offering His grace now to others as a minister of the Gospel.
Song Description
This song was written as an up temp, "road" song that reflects my own life on the road, as a young man, and how ambition and a self inflated view of self led to heartache and pain. But through God's grace, I was led to the place I wanted to really go, home.
| Song Length |
2:59 |
Genre |
Country - Religious, Folk - Bluegrass |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Mood |
Affable, Serene |
| Subject |
Spirituality, Life |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Down the road
A young man starts to travel
'Thinks he knows the way that he should go
But his suitcase, packed with dreams of freedom
Is not enough to get him down the road.
Down the road
He'll have to do some thinking
Where the road he's on begins to wind
Too much baggage starts to weigh him down
And for the first time, he thinks of what's behind.
You see, I know that road very well.
I have traveled that hard road myself.
And I curse the lie that led me off to roam.
But I thank the Lord for grace that got me home.
Yes, I thank the Lord for grace to get me home.
--© Copyright by Michael A. Milton, 2001.
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