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Introduction
“See You There” is a deeply personal song by Joey Feek, one half of the country duo Joey+Rory. Co-written with her husband, Rory Feek, the song reflects Joey’s poignant experience of losing her younger brother, Justin Martin, in a tragic car accident in July 1994.
The lyrics vividly recount the heart-wrenching scene Joey and her mother encountered upon arriving at the accident site:
“See you there, see you there. There were broken glass and blue lights everywhere. You were lying by your jeep. We held our breath and said a prayer. We could hardly bear, to see you there.”
This song serves as a tribute to Justin, capturing the profound grief and loss Joey felt. It was initially recorded in 2005 for her solo album “Strong Enough to Cry,” which was posthumously released in 2017 under the title “If Not for You.”
“See You There” stands as a testament to Joey Feek’s enduring love for her brother and her ability to channel personal tragedy into a song that resonates with many who have experienced loss.
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Lyrics
You waited all summer, for that night to come around
Mom was in the kitchen, and I was laying down
We said we’d meet up later, at the county fair
As you closed the door, you hollered See you there
See you there, see you there
There was broken glass and blue lights everywhere
You were lying by your jeep
We held our breath and said a prayer
We could hardly bare, to see you there
No one had to tell us, that you were hurt real bad
To life flight you to Indy was the only chance you had
Mama climbed in with you, she knew I was scared
As she closed the door, she hollered See you there
See you there, see you there
There were lines and tubes and doctors everywhere
Daddy stayed up all night long, right beside you in the chair
He could hardly bare, to see you there
We sang in the Garden at our little country church
There must’ve been a mile of cars, following your hearse
You’d think after 10 years, it wouldn’t make me cry
But it’s almost like you must’ve known, that night you said goodbye
That you were headed up to heaven, not to the county fair
When you closed the door and hollered See you there
See you there, see you there
See you there, oh, I’ll see you there