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Safe Haven
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Jul 30, 2026 updated
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Hillary Scott & The Scott Family's 'Safe Haven' is a song about grief and faith in the face of losing a loved one. The lyrics reflect on the singer's grandfather, describing his strength and his love for Scripture and hymns. The song expresses the pain of loss but finds comfort in the belief that he is in heaven and that they will be reunited. It acknowledges the difficulty of understanding suffering while holding onto faith that God provides a safe haven. The song draws on the promise of eternal life and the hope of seeing loved ones again.
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My papa was a big 'ol man
He held the world and me in the palm of his hand
He held us altogether
The family corner stone
His voice was deep just like his fate
He'd always call me, "sugar babe"
And what I wouldn't give to hear "I love you" one more time
He loved to read John 3:16
Tapped along to hymns we'd sing
He left us so much more than earthly things
Sometimes when there's no answer
Or no reason for the pain
And I just can't wrap my head around the wire of things that come my way
I still believe you hold a place for us in heaven
So even when my faith on earth is shaken
You're my safe haven
He said my home's not here, no I'm not bound
My home is built on higher ground
And where I'm going, oh goodbye don't mean a thing
There's gonna be some things I miss
But don't forget God promises we'll be together on the other side
Sometimes when there's no answer
Or no reason for the pain
And I just can't wrap my head around the wire of things that come my way
I still believe you hold a place for us in heaven
So even when my faith on earth is shaken
You're my safe haven
Ooh, ooh, oh
It's comfort for my heart that breaks
To know you're in a better place
And that I'll see your loving face again
I still believe you hold a place for us in heaven
So even when my faith on earth is shaken
You're my safe haven
You're my safe haven
My papa was a big 'ol man
He held the world and me in the palm of his hand