The song "See You There" by Joey Feek tells the story of a tragic event that occurred one summer night. The narrator and the person the song is addressed to had made plans to meet up at the county fair. However, as they closed the door, the person hollered "see you there." Later on, the narrator discovers that something terrible has happened. There are broken glass and blue lights everywhere, and the person they were supposed to meet is lying injured by their jeep. They hold their breath and say a prayer, barely able to bear the sight of the injured person. The lyrics indicate that the injured person is taken by a life flight to a hospital in Indianapolis, the only chance they have at survival. The narrator's mother accompanies the injured person, knowing that the situation is critical. As the mother closes the car door, she too hollers "see you there," expressing hope that they will be reunited. The song describes the scene at the hospital, with lines, tubes, and doctors everywhere. The narrator's father stays by the injured person's side throughout the night, unable to bear the sight of their condition. The heart-wrenching pain and fear experienced by the family are emphasized. The lyrics then transition to a funeral scene, where the entire community mourns the loss of the injured person. The mention of cars following the hearse suggests a large turnout and immense grief. The song concludes with the narrator reflecting on the passing of time since the tragic event. The pain and emotions associated with the loss have not faded, even after ten years. The lyrics suggest that the injured person somehow knew they were heading to heaven instead of the county fair when they closed the door and hollered "see you there." The song captures the bittersweet longing for a reunion in the afterlife.
