By the way the land is layin’
Think I’d be safe in sayin’
That over the next hill, we’ll be home
It’s a straight and narrow highway
No detour and no byways
And over the next hill, we’ll be home
From the prophets I’ve been hearin’
I would say the end is nearin’
For I see familiar landmarks all along
By the dreams that I’ve been dreamin’
There’ll come a great redeemin’
And over the next hill, we’ll be home
By the turn the tide is takin’
I would say there’s no mistakin’
That over the next hill, we’ll be home
There’s a place that we are nearin’
That so many have been fearin’
And over the next hill, we’ll be home
When we get there, we’re all hopin’
That we’ll find the gate is open
And there’ll be a refuge from the comin’ storm
For the way’s been long and weary
But at last the end is nearin’
And over the next hill, we’ll be home
Over the next hill, we’ll be home
Over the next hill, we’ll be home
Finding Hope on the Journey: A Look at “Over The Next Hill”
“Over The Next Hill” by Brooks & Dunn is a heartfelt reflection on endurance, faith, and the promise of rest after life’s long journey. The lyrics evoke imagery of a weary traveler, traversing a straight and narrow road with the hope that home lies just beyond the horizon. Each verse builds upon the anticipation of reaching a place of peace, comfort, and familiarity—a metaphor for finding solace after hardships. The song’s recurring optimism, paired with themes of spiritual redemption and reunion, offers comfort to listeners facing their own struggles, reminding them that brighter days may be just ahead.
Song Credits
- Artist: Brooks & Dunn
- Songwriters: Johnny Wright, Wally Fowler