Introduction
“See You There” stands as one of the most intimate and emotionally charged songs in Joey Feek’s collection—a quiet tribute born from deep personal loss, faith and hope. Joey co-wrote the song with her husband, Rory Feek, and although recorded years earlier, it would later gain new resonance when it was released posthumously as part of her solo album If Not for You in 2017.
The impetus for “See You There” was the tragic death of Joey’s teenage brother, Justin, in a car accident in July 1994. In the lyrics she reflects vividly on that moment—the broken glass, the blue lights, the breath held in hope—and couples those memories with a tender promise: that someday she will see him again.
Recorded originally in 2005 as part of the collection then titled “Strong Enough to Cry,” the album sat unreleased for years before finally being issued by Gaither Music Group. In that context the song takes on multiple meanings: it speaks of sibling sorrow, of faith in reunion after death, of the enduring power of love even when someone is gone.
Joey’s gentle, unhurried vocal delivery underscores the sincerity of both grief and assurance. The musical setting is understated—southern country backed by acoustic textures—allowing the story to come forward without artifice. In the official music video, filmed on the duo’s farm in Pottsville, Tennessee, the visuals match the mood of quiet remembering and hope.
Ultimately, “See You There” is more than just a song—it’s a heartfelt message from Joey to her brother and to all who have lost someone they hold dear. It invites the listener to join in the emotion, to sit with the pain, and to lean into the longing for the day when partings end and we meet again.