The song "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" is a traditional African-American spiritual that has been covered by many artists over the years, including Ella Eyre. The lyrics depict the anticipation of being carried home to heaven by a chariot. In the song, the narrator is waiting for the chariot to arrive and take them away. The repetition of the phrase "Swing low, sweet chariot, coming for to carry me home" emphasizes the longing for salvation and deliverance from the troubles of life. The lyrics also mention looking over Jordan, which could refer to the biblical river Jordan that separates the earthly world from the promised land of heaven. The narrator sees a band of angels coming, symbolizing the divine messengers who will transport them to their eternal home. The song takes on a hopeful tone, suggesting that even if the narrator does not make it to heaven before others, they ask for their friends to be informed that they will be joining them eventually. Ella Eyre's rendition of the song adds her unique vocal style and interpretation while maintaining the spiritual and emotional resonance of the original. The overall message of the song is one of hope, faith, and the desire for a better life beyond earthly struggles.
