“SEE You in a Little While”

Songwriters who have experienced deep loss and choose to process their grief by pouring out their hearts in song change the world for those of us who do not have that same gift. Some of you may have heard of Christian music recording artist Steven Curtis Chapman and his family’s very public struggle with the death of their youngest daughter Maria a few years ago. In the future, I may share more of their story, including the significance of “SEE” to this particular family. Yet, for now, I want to just share this uplifting song from Chapman’s latest project “Glorious Unfolding,” as well as the story behind the song as told by the songwriter himself.

“SEE You in a Little While”

Steven Curtis Chapman

I hold your hand and watch as the sun slowly fades
Far in the distance the Father is calling your name
And it’s time for you to go home
And everything in me wants to hold on
But I’m letting you go with this goodbye kiss and this promise

(CHORUS)
I’ll see you in a little while
I’ll see you in a little while
It won’t be too long now
We’ll see it on the other side
The wait was only the blink of an eye
So I’m not gonna say goodbye
‘Cause I’ll see you in a little while

And just one more thing before I let you go
Please tell my little girl I love her
Though I’m sure she already knows
And ask the Father to please tell the Son
That we’re ready and waiting for Him to come

(CHORUS)

Maybe you’ll teach me all the songs they sing in heaven
Maybe you’ll show me how you can fly
And I’ll hear you laugh again
And we won’t remember when
We were not together and this time it’s forever

(CHORUS)
I’m gonna see you in a little while

Source: http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/lyricsdetail.php?lyrics_id=83990

See below the story behind the song.