The song, written by lead singer bart millard, imagines what it would be like to be in heaven and is based on his father's death. Verse 1 i can only imagine what it will be like when i walk by your side i can only imagine what my eyes will see when. I can only imagine what it will be like when i walk by your side i can only imagine what my eyes will see when your face is before me i can only imagine yeah surrounded by your glory what will my heart feel Will i dance for you jesus Or in awe of you be still Will i stand in your presence or to my knees will i fall
Will i be able to speak at all Mercyme i can only imagine I can only imagine what it will be like when i walk by your side i can only imagine what my eyes wil. Read the lyrics of the christian rock song i can only imagine by mercyme, written by bart millard and produced by pete kipley The song expresses the singer's longing to see god's face and worship him in heaven. Watch the video of the song i can only imagine by mercyme, inspired by the loss of the lead singer's father