When you see the road ahead
That you’ve been down before
When you’re halfway to nowhere
And you can’t pay the toll
You’re hanging onto mercy
Withered on the vine
With your feet on the ground
Your head in the clouds
And your heart on the line
Open up your eyes
You’ve got to
Rise up rise up
When this life has got you down
You’ve got to
Look up look up
When you search and nothing’s found
Mine eyes have seen the glory
Of a love that’s here and now
It’s coming down
So rise up now
When you toil as the day is long
Long after the sun goes down
And your mind it keeps on racing
After dreams that don’t come around
When you don’t know how to surrender
‘Cause your whole life’s been a fight
When the dark owns you and you can’t break through
‘Cause you haven’t seen the light
And all the lambs roar like lions
And all the prisoners breakin’ their chains
And all the poor find their treasure
‘Cause Heaven is coming this way
Song Meaning
The lyric speaks to a traveler stuck on a familiar hard road and urges them to hold to mercy.
Biblical Message
Psalm 121:1–2 names the Lord as helper; Lamentations 3:22–23 speaks of mercy renewed.
Reflection
Ask for help with the next step rather than the whole road.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of “When you see the road ahead”?
The lyric speaks to a traveler stuck on a familiar hard road and urges them to hold to mercy.
Which Bible passages connect with the song?
Psalm 121:1–2 names the Lord as helper; Lamentations 3:22–23 speaks of mercy renewed.
When can this song be used in worship?
Use it for encouragement.