[Verse 1]
Down here the tears keep falling
Up there they're wiped away
Down here it's why God questions
Up there it's clear as day
Yeah they couldn't be more different
Here and heaven are worlds apart
Some days I feel the distance
And heaven feels too far
But ooh, all because of you
All because of you
I know it's true
[Chorus]
One is where I'm standing
One is where I'm going soon
One just leaves me broken
And one makes broken things brand new
So when down here looks hopeless
The only reason I got hope
Between here and heaven
Is knowing you're the king of both
I know, I know, I know
Yeah I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know
Jesus you're the king of both
[Verse 2]
Down here where steps get heavy
Up there the burden's light
What gets me through is knowing you
Are right here by my side
Till I reach the other side
[Chorus]
One is where I'm standing
One is where I'm going soon
One just leaves me broken
And one makes broken things brand new
So when down here looks hopeless
The only reason I got hope
Between here and heaven
Is knowing you're the king of both
I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know
Jesus you're the king of both
[Bridge]
Down here you chose to travel
Up there you could've stayed
A crown of thorns is what you wore
And a sinner's price you paid
And ooh, all because of you
All because of you
I know my home is you
[Chorus]
One is where I'm standing
One is where I'm going soon
One just leaves me broken
And one makes broken things brand new
So when down here looks hopeless
The only reason I got hope
Between here and heaven
Is knowing you're the king of both
I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know
Jesus you're the king of both
I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know
Yeah I know, I know, I know
Jesus you're the king of both
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Here And Heaven
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Aug 30, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Matthew West's song contrasts the struggles of earthly life with the hope of heaven, affirming that Jesus reigns over both. The lyrics acknowledge pain, tears, and heavy burdens here below, while pointing to a future where brokenness is made new. The bridge recalls Christ's sacrifice, wearing a crown of thorns and paying a sinner's price, which grounds the believer's hope. The repeated declaration that Jesus is the king of both realms offers comfort and assurance, encouraging trust in God's presence now and the promise of eternal life.
Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team