Some day I’ll pass through the great sky above
And the first thing I’ll ask is how well did I love
Did I leave the world any better than it was before
Of all the things I’ve done, could I have done any more
‘Cause it took me a while just to find my feet
And to learn how to stand on my own
But You gave me the heart and the time I would need
To find You and make it back home
Where I belong
Some day I’ll go to the great wide beyond
Where Moses and Mary and Jacob and my loved ones have gone
But I will rejoice in today and the journey I’m on
And I’ll keep on praying and pressing on until dawn
Only to see a glimpse of Your face
To peek in to Heaven, time and space
Oh, to feel my own frailty, and tremble in fear
To know You are with me, as long as I’m here
Oh.. as long as I’m here
Some day I’ll pass through the great sky above
And the first thing I’ll ask is how well did I love
Song Meaning
The singer wonders whether life was spent loving well, recalls God’s help, and holds hope of seeing Him beyond this life.
Biblical Message
Matthew 25:34–40 relates love to concrete care; 2 Timothy 4:7–8 looks toward the completed race. These are thematic connections.
Reflection
The future hope sharpens attention to the love practiced today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of “As Long As I’m Here”?
The singer wonders whether life was spent loving well, recalls God’s help, and holds hope of seeing Him beyond this life.
Which Bible passages connect with the song?
Matthew 25:34–40 relates love to concrete care; 2 Timothy 4:7–8 looks toward the completed race. These are thematic connections.
When can this song be used in worship?
A memorial or reflective service on vocation.