You are so right my friend. "AS" just has to be the very best of Stevie, every lyric just says everything, " the love of me i've left behind, cos I'll be loving you always" goes to my kids, Mother love! God bless Stevie**
Yes, these are the same sentiments I shared in 1971 -- when I first heard Stevie Wonder's Fulfillingness' First Finale. It was during the time Stevie was having an intimate Bible Study with his Aunt - as the legacy goes. It was Inner Visions that compelled me to read the Bible for the first time in my life - the whole Gospel of Matthew. I wept bitterly after reading the whole Gospel of Matthew chapter 28, verses 18-20 when while being lifted up - Jesus Christ said "...surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Wait! Wait! I just learned about You, and you are leaving me, I just cried bitterly? I was there on that mountain too - and I dedicated myself to my Lord, that very night - December 1973 - 50+ years ago. Thank you, jadrasibenik9063, for sharing.- December 1973 - 50+ years ago. Thank you, jadrasibenik9063, for sharing.
I love how people interpret their emotions into this song in such different ways. For me it gives me reassurance to continue to love with a soldier like demeanor. The world is slowly weeding out the evil that poisons us. But I cannot wait for it. I have to be apart of it. Even if it means keeping my mind positive just to give off the energy. I am also a MJ fan and like many of you the memorial with Stevie struck a deep deep cord in my soul. I could not stop crying. And still cry.
The greed of man will be Far away from me And my soul will be free They won't go when I go Since my soul conceived All that I believe The kingdom I will see 'Cause they won't go when I go When I go Where I'll go No one can keep me From my destiny. RIP Michael
Just now learning that the George Michael version of this I know is a cover! It is not very surprising to learn that this song was crafted by the ridiculously gifted Stevie Wonder. It is amazing what you can accomplish and contribute to humanity when you acknowledge God in your life, as Stevie has.
Michael (and his brothers) have always been my favorite performer(s). BY FAR. STEVIE is my 2nd. Saw the Jacksons in St Louis Nov 79. Saw Stevie the following summer June 80 and then again in Germany the following winter. I'm truly blessed to have had the experience. I know both songs Stevie sang by heart so I was right there singin with him. (my version didn't sound quite as good but I gave it what I had) lol PEACE
I listened to this song on repeat for two weeks straight and had no clue of why. Then the follow week my friend/ second mom passed. I just knew i kept telling how much i loved her before she went. This song makes me cry so bad. I miss her so much😢
i said the same same same thing, but prevented my lips from saying sth that horrific. Stevie is a HUGE inspiration to me, musically, lyrically spiritually.
@SW33TI316 u r soooo welcomed & I'm happy that u got the revelation ;) it's a very "soul"ful song it kinda pulls on ur emotions but that's what talented ppl can do, they know what keys to put together & Stevie Wonder (back in the day) really put somethings on ur mind...I've watched him in interviews & when u don't have eye sight ur other senses kick in..sometimes he could see better than ppl with visual sight LOL
"The Lord is not slack concerning his promises. For whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." Be careful of what you sow, for it always comes back to you.
Yeah rickie. The feelings ur describing are all part of being human. Count your blessings is a phrase my girlfriend always uses when i get in that mood. And to tell u the truth, its harder then it seems. Stil with some effort you can count your blessings and take your losses.
@cazman35 Yeah that's a tough one... Stevie is amazing because he wrote and writes many great songs, also for other artists... But i cannot deny George Michaels "interpretation" gives me goosebumps too... ;-)
@StratMatt777 I am a non- believer .I used to listen to all these Stevie albums when I was a teenager in the early 70s.But ,to me, faith is fear!.. Different strokes I guess..PEACE from Canada!!
Heard this first by George Michael and loved it so much. As a massive Stevie Wonder fan I should kick myself for not realising it was his song, the lyrics cry out Stevie Wonder, shame on me!!!!
@rickie111388...don't be depressed when you hear this song. It is about those that are wicked not being able to see paradise. But you will as long as your heart is good. Don't let the outside world bring you down....find happiness inside & all around you :-)
@GantzIsSloppy I think you'd have much better luck listening to anything and everything besides this song if you truly want this song out of your system. The more I listen to this, personally, the more it gets stuck in my head everyday. It doesn't go away. Then again, I'm a musician, could have something to do with it. The music in this song is so epic.
@TheBettyboo62 -Thats soooo cool u had the balls to admit that lol...being a huge fan I dont think I would have lol...ill have to listen to George Michaels version xx no shame on u at all, I applaud ur honesty hehehe xxx
I felt when Stevie (all hail) performed this song at Mj memorial(R.I.P)it was like his dignified way of giving the finger (so to speak) to the hypocrites and media who were 'mourning'Mjs death. In my humble opinion they are the lying friends, hypocrites and bullies.They are the ones who were quick to point the finger at MJ.They r now 'devastated' by his death and b4 they couldn giv a fuk when he was alive!!! they jus want stories n now ther is the fake fans who like him now he is dead!!!!
@SW33TI316 Stevie's really talking about evil ppl w/ wicked hearts won't go 2 heaven, they won't go when he goes..lieing friends, wanting tragic ends, pretending, unclean minds mislead the pure, the innocent believe forsure, ppl sinning just for fun, they will never see the sun, they can't show their face THERE..no1 can keep me from my destiny =) awesome when that day comes!!! having a clean heart thru Jesus will pay off in the end!!!! & we'll no longer hv 2 deal w/ wickedness, PERIOD
@WonderStar83 It was almost as if he were saying "dnt wrry MJ cuz they arent goin 2 the heavenly place you are,they'll all repay 4 all the bullshyt they put you through"..Ppl were stupid 2 not realize Michael Jackson wasn't God sent.
@shegottadonk95 It's about the rapture in the bible , how god will harvest the good souls and put them in heaven before distroyng the earth.The Earth will be rebuiled and the good souls will start a new peacefull world in harmony. The same prophecy is told by hopi-indians ,African Dogo-tribe, aboriginals.... All told in a diferent matter but still the same message.
@MrRp25 Sorry ,but I see no Biblical quotes in this song..Think out- side biblical limitations..Life is short! this is very spiritual music that gives me great comfort every time I listen.It's a human thing.Peace from Canada.Vote in 2012 !!
@MrRp25 What made me think that you had no knowledge of the Bible was that you didn't pick up on these lyrics being about going to the Kingdom of Heaven. I apologize if you took that as rude- I was reacting to you saying "Don't try to ruin it" which implied to me that having any God reference would ruin the song for you. On Dr. Phil a couple days ago Stevie Wonder said of his success that he read his Bible and prayed a lot and that "Your faith must be bigger than your fear". :)
@StratMatt777 when and where ..that is the question.How will a soul be free if it's sent to heaven?? Sounds like you may have to sign a contract for eternity..PEACE !!
@StratMatt777 What makes u think I have no knowledge of bible etc. ??You are correct about the song though..This no place for an argument over religion..My bad.PEACE!!
@Beca95ns Michael Jackson was wierd, HE IS NOTTT my king(maybe urs). It's unfortuante about Mike, but as u know he always did these deep wierd meditations & long sleeps so that his albums would reach the masses & this time he didn't wake up...u might wanna read about the "wierd" things he did in preparations for his album release..
@MrRp25 Your personally having zero awareness/knowledge of the Bible or the Kingdom of Heaven does not mean that Stevie didn't write this song about going to heaven, based on his Christian faith. Lyrics: Unclean minds mislead the pure The innocent will leave for sure For them there is a resting place People sinning just for fun The greed of man will be Far away from me And my soul will be free They won't go when I go ...THE KINGDOM I will see 'Cause they won't go when I go
