6,000 Miles to Heaven
Song Details & Lyrics
© 2025
Lyricists: Dan Odishoo
Genre: Country
Theme: Storytelling
Testimonial
“Thank you for taking such good care of my story about my 6,000-mile trip and the memories it evokes!”
Story Behind the Song
Dan tells a heartfelt story about a young hitchhiker who catches a ride with an elderly widower traveling through Montana. As they talk, the hitchhiker learns the man is on a 6,000-mile journey to scatter his late wife’s ashes in the beautiful places they once loved — mountains, lakes, canyons, and forests. Dan’s lyrics reflect on love, loss, and faith, showing how the man honors his wife’s wish to rest among God’s creations — her “heavenly destinations.” It ends with a touching message of peace and devotion: if heaven is God’s beauty, she’s already resting there, and his journey is a tribute to her eternal love.