Streets of Heaven
Sherrié Austin
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Hello God, it's me again. 2:00 a.m., Room 304. Visiting hours are over, time for our bedside tug of war. This sleeping child between us may not make it through the night. I'm fighting back the tears as she fights for her life. Well, it must be kind of crowded, On the streets of Heaven. So tell me: what do you need her for? Don't you know one day she'll be your little girl forever. But right now I need her so much more. She's much too young to be on her own: Barely just turned seven. So who will hold her hand when she crosses the streets of Heaven? Tell me God, do you remember the wishes that she made, As she blew out the candles on her last birthday cake? She wants to ride a pony when she'd big enough. She wants to marry her Daddy when she's all grown up. Well, it must be kind of crowded, On the streets of Heaven. So tell me: what do you need her for? Don't you know one day she'll be your little girl forever. But right now I need her so much more. She's much too young to be on her own: Barely just turned seven. So who will hold her hand when she crosses the streets of Heaven? Lord, don't you know she's my angel You got plenty of your own And I know you hold a place for her But she's already got a home Well I don't know if you're listenin' But praying is all that's left to do So I ask you Lord have mercy, you lost a son once too And it must be kind of crowded, On the streets of Heaven. So tell me: what do you need her for? Don't you know one day she'll be your little girl forever. But right now I need her so much more. Lord, I know once you've made up your mind, There's no use in beggin'. So if you take her with you today, will you make sure she looks both ways, And would you hold her hand when she crosses the streets of Heaven. The streets of Heaven.
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Written by: SHERRIE AUSTIN, PAUL DUNCAN, AL KASHA
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CEIL AND AL KASHA MUSIC
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14 facts about this song
Release Date and Album"Streets of Heaven" was released in April 2003 as the lead-off single from Sherrié Austin's third studio album titled "Street of Heaven".
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Chart PerformanceIt is Austin's most successful single and reached No.18 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs during 2003.
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Song ThemeThe song narrates a heartbreaking story about a 7-year old girl who is critically sick and her mother's desperate prayer to God for her survival.
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Lyrical ImaginationIronically, the song talks about beautiful landscapes of the 'Streets of Heaven' as the mother imagines her daughter being there.
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Awards and Nominations"Streets of Heaven" has been acclaimed by critics and was nominated for 'Song of the Year' at the 2004 Country Music Association awards.
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SongwritersThe song was co-written by Sherrié Austin, Paul Duncan, and Al Kasha.
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Article in Country Weekly"Streets of Heaven" was featured in an article on Country Weekly, where Austin revealed that the song was directly inspired by the numerous letters she received from fans going through similar situations.
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Live PerformancesSherrié Austin has claimed that she often gets choked up during live performances of "Streets of Heaven" due to its emotional content.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by Jon Small and features Sherrié Austin singing the song on a porch swing surrounded by a beautiful small-town setting.
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LengthThe song has a duration of 4 minutes and 15 seconds.
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Cover VersionsVarious cover versions of "Streets of Heaven" have been recorded by amateur singers, reflecting its popularity and emotional impact.
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Commercial SuccessDespite not reaching the top 10 on the country charts, "Streets of Heaven" was a commercial success and has sold over 500,000 copies in the United States.
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Listening Platforms"Streets of Heaven" can be listened to on several music platforms including YouTube Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music.
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Fan ImpactThe song has touched countless lives, as evidenced by the numerous comments and reactions posted by listeners sharing their personal stories related to the song's content.
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