Story Behind The Song
Possibly written longer ago than anything else I've written. No fair asking how long ago.
Song Description
Hard work = salvation. Only a teensy tongue in cheek. Homage to gospel writers everywhere.
| Song Length |
4:07 |
Genre |
Blues - Gospel, Unique - Gospel |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Serene, Joyful |
Subject |
Determination, Heaven |
| Language |
English |
| |
Lyrics
They say there's a ship that's bound for glory; I believe that it is so.
And those whose lives were lived in sin, well they don't get to go.
But those whose lives were hard and pure, and those whose thoughts were clear
They can walk up the plank with a word of thanks and leave their troubles at the pier
Lord I'm gonna break my back until the ship comes in (2x)
I believe God will grant me grace, as I only want to see his face
Lord I'm gonna break my back until the ship comes in
Poor man can't afford to labor, rich man he just laugh
But the Lord loves the soul of the one who walks that straight and narrow path
I might be digging an early grave, but I can't keep myself from trying
'Cause when I punch my card in the heavenly clock, I'll be collecting overtime.
People point and stare at me and all my struggle and toil
But I'll have it made when I can turn my spade in the richness of God's own soil.
Satan, he don't want my soul and the church don't set me free
So when the ship comes to port, I'll be the first on board and I'll work my passage free
The prophets man the sails, Gabriel at the helm
I won't be sick at the rails, 'cause I'll know I'm coming home
Lord I'm gonna break my back until the ship comes in