Lyrics

[verse]
I used to see a man, with a Bible in his hands
on the corner, next to the news stand.
But that was yesterday.
I’d hear him preach & proclaim
rapture in Jesus name.
But that was yesterday.


[chorus]
Where are the people?
Why couldn’t they stay?
Where did they go?
Up, up & away.
They left so abrupt.
The rumor is they were caught up.
They left this world
& a mess of open graves.
That was yesterday.

[verse]
No more conviction. No more grace.
No more benediction.
No more refuge or safe place.
I thought I heard a hallelujah,
but I’m sure it was a mistake.
The King’s been here! The Lion of Judah!
But that was yesterday!

[chorus]
Where are the people?
Why couldn’t they stay?
Where did they go?
Up, up & away.
They left so abrupt.
The rumor is they were caught up.
They left this world
& a mess of open graves.
That was yesterday.

[bridge]
The earth has lost its savor.
There’s no salt or celebration.
The Church has risen with their Savior.
All that’s left now is tribulation.