DEAR LORD
BROCKHAMPTON Lyrics
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Will you come down and help out my brother?
Oh
So please, Lord
He needs you more-ore
I want you to let him know
That he's still loved (still loved)
So when your love shines through like the light
Let him know you want him to fight
(Where do I go now?)
So God bless you, Lord
Heal him with your light, oh yeah
Prayin' all the time to you
Show him to the light, oh yeah
Ooh, Lord
Hold him in your light, oh
Hold him in your light (yeah, yeah)
Show him your light, oh yeah (oh yeah)
So when your love shines through like the light
Let him know you want him to fight
(Oh) waiting by your side
He just needs your love and your light
The song "Dear Lord" by BROCKHAMPTON is a prayer to God, asking for his help and guidance for the singer’s brother. The lyrics are an emotional plea to the Lord to heal the brother and reassure him that he is still loved. The singer is asking for a miracle from the Lord to intervene in his brother’s life and give him the strength to keep fighting. The chorus repeats the message that the Lord’s love and light will guide the brother through his struggles and hardships.
The tone of the song is somber and desperate, as though the singer is on his knees pleading to God for help. The lyrics are very personal and heartfelt, with a vulnerability and honesty that is palpable. BROCKHAMPTON does not shy away from raw emotions and difficult topics, and "Dear Lord" is a prime example of their willingness to express their pain and struggles through their music.
Overall, the song is a testament to the power of faith and how it can provide comfort and hope during times of hardship. It is a reminder that even in our darkest moments, we are never truly alone as long as we have faith and believe in the power of a higher being.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear Lord, Lord
The singer is addressing God, asking Him for help.
Will you come down and help out my brother?
The singer is asking God to intervene and help their brother in need.
Oh
This is an expression of emotion, possibly conveying sadness or desperation.
So please, Lord
The artist is reiterating their call for help from God.
He needs you more-ore
The artist is emphasizing the urgent need for God's help for their brother.
I want you to let him know
The singer is asking God to communicate to their brother that he is loved and not alone.
That he's still loved (still loved)
The singer wants God to convey the message that their brother is still loved despite any struggles or hardships he may be facing.
So when your love shines through like the light
The artist is referencing God's love as a guiding light, and asking Him to make it clear to their brother.
Let him know you want him to fight
The artist wants God to encourage their brother to keep fighting and not give up.
(Where do I go now?)
This line may represent the artist's confusion or uncertainty about how to best help their brother, and their continued need for guidance from God.
So God bless you, Lord
This line could be seen as a form of gratitude and appreciation towards God.
Heal him with your light, oh yeah
The artist is asking God to heal their brother through His guiding light and love.
Prayin' all the time to you
The singer is indicating that they are continuously praying to God for help and guidance.
Show him to the light, oh yeah
The singer wants their brother to be shown God's love and to be guided towards the right path in life.
Ooh, Lord
This is another expression of emotion, possibly indicating a sense of helplessness or desperation.
Hold him in your light, oh
The artist is asking God to protect and care for their brother, especially through difficult times.
Hold him in your light (yeah, yeah)
The artist repeats their request for God to safeguard their brother through His love and light.
Show him your light, oh yeah (oh yeah)
The singer again asks God to guide their brother towards a better path in life, through His love and light.
So when your love shines through like the light
The singer repeats their earlier plea for God's love to provide guidance and inspiration.
Let him know you want him to fight
The artist wants God to convey the message to their brother that he is strong and should not give up in the face of adversity.
(Oh) waiting by your side
This line could indicate the artist's desire for comfort and support from God during a difficult time.
He just needs your love and your light
The artist reiterates their belief that their brother's salvation and well-being ultimately depend on God's love and guidance.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ciaran McDonald, Nick Velez, Ryan Yoo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mary Gabriella
[Verse: bearface]
Dear Lord, Lord
Will you come down and help out
My brother? oh
So please Lord
He needs you more-ore
I want you to let him know
That he's still loved
So when your love shines through like the light
Let him know You want him to fight (Where do I go now?)
So God bless you Lord, heal him with Your light
Pray another time to You
Show him to the light
Ooh, ooh, oh, hold it in Your light
Oh, hold it in Your light (Yeah)
Show him Your light, oh, yeah (Oh, yeah)
So when your love shines through like the light
Let him know You want him to fight
We by your side, he just needs to love you
Iván Garcia
Dear Lord, Lord
Will You come down and help out
My brother? Oh
So please Lord
He needs You more-ore
I want You to let him know
That he's still loved (still loved)
So when Your love shines through like the light
Let him know You want him to fight (Where do I go now?)
So God bless you love, heal him with Your light
Pray another time to You
Show him to the light
Ooh, ooh, oh, hold it in Your light
Oh, hold it in Your light (yeah)
Show him Your light, oh, yeah (oh, yeah)
So when Your love shines through like the light
Let him know You want him to fight
Waiting by your side, he just needs Your love and Your light
Mario Mitchell
This song was written for Joba. So beautiful.
Taj ana
how do you know?😍
Andrew Rae
@Taj ana you can tell by the way he's asking lord to help his brother and show him the light
Jack Keenan
@Taj ana just listen to the lyrics, plus it transitions into the outro track “The Light 2” where joba raps about his dad :(
WhiteBirdPlays
What happened to joba?
YUNG CC
@WhiteBirdPlays his father committed suicide last year
crwned
Gospel bearface is something I didn’t know I needed until now.
Jovian
Amen god bless 😌🙏 and you should check out Time by the Impures
ElliottBeetonfilm
Can we all just take in and appreciation that Bearface made a gospel tune to comfort his friend Joba that's the cutest shit ever.
Earth Grazer
Ikr I'm not religious but that would that best most thoughtful thing someone can do