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Introduction
“I Know What Lies Ahead” by The Oak Ridge Boys feels like an old friend’s comforting words on a stormy day. This song has a rare blend of hope, faith, and certainty that makes it stand out as more than just another gospel track. It’s a deep reminder that, despite life’s uncertainties, we can find peace in knowing there’s a greater plan in place.
From the first notes, it feels like you’re being wrapped in a blanket of assurance. The harmonies, as usual with The Oak Ridge Boys, are tight and seamless, creating a sound that’s as soothing as it is uplifting. These guys have a way of blending their voices that makes you feel every word is etched with sincerity.
The song touches on a core belief that many hold dear—the notion that despite the trials and tribulations we face, there’s a promise of something better waiting for us. It’s more than just a song about faith; it’s about a sense of direction, the kind that brings you peace even when the road is tough. The Oak Ridge Boys manage to deliver this message in a way that feels genuine and deeply personal, as though they’re sitting right next to you, sharing these thoughts.
Musically, “I Know What Lies Ahead” stays true to the group’s gospel roots, but it’s their emotional delivery that makes it so impactful. The melody is simple, yet it stays with you long after the song ends. It’s not overly complex, but it doesn’t need to be. The beauty lies in its straightforwardness—just like faith itself, sometimes it’s the simplicity that brings the greatest comfort.
When you listen to this track, you can’t help but feel a sense of calm wash over you. It’s the kind of song that leaves you a little more centered and reminds you of what really matters in life. It’s a musical embrace that says, “No matter what’s happening right now, I know what lies ahead, and it’s going to be okay.”
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Lyrics
This road I’m on is strait and narrow
But it leads to a better home
It was laid by Christ one day at Calvary
While He suffered all alone
This road may lead over many high mountains
And valleys dark and low
But I’ll walk each day with sweet assurance
And I’ll safely reach my home
Ahead there’s joy and gladness
And rest for the weary soul
Ahead there’s peace and contentment
Everybody will be happy and whole
I’ll be at home with Jesus
Where tears will never be shed
Though often this road gets rough and rocky
Still I know what lies ahead
While on this road I get so weary
And often my feet would stray
But a gentle hand still leads me onward
And helps me find the way
As I climb each hill and cross each valley
By His hand I’m daily lead
But I won’t look back gonna keep on walking
For I know what lies ahead