The View From Up There [Tommy Shaw]

 

The View From Up There

Written by Tommy Shaw

Lead Vocals by Tommy Shaw

On the day there are angels around me

And I have succumbed to my fate

I hope the good Lord has found me

Worthy to enter his gate

On the day there are angels around me

And I have succumb to my fate

I hope the Good Lord has found me

Worthy to enter his gate

Don’t lock me out

All I want now

Is to stand at the top of those stairs

I’ve seen it all here

Now give me the view from up there

Sins of the flesh I’ve committed

Were never the sins of my heart

I wish that I could have been perfect

But aren’t we all flawed from the start

I’ve been through Hell

Lord can’t you tell

I’m beggin’ as much as I dare

I’ve seen it all here

Now give me the view from up there

I’m down on my knees

Won’t you have mercy please

Be kind to this child in your care

I’ve seen it all here

Now give me the view from up there

I’ve seen it all here

Now give me the view from up there

Interpretation

When I die, I hope I go to Heaven. I've sinned and fallen short, but don't we all? I've been through a lot in my life already, and I'm praying for your mercy.