Heaven Help Me
¸ðÀÙÍþ¶ûÉGretchen Wilson Lyrics
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I have found some comfort there
But it only leaves me with questions
Never answers any prayers
Been as high as angels fly
And I've fallen straight to hell
Heaven help me
'Cause I can't help myself
I have wounded those who love me
And refused to take the blame
I have hidden all my demons
But I cannot hide my shame
I've forgotten who I am
But I know you know me well
Heaven help me
Heaven help me
'Cause I can't help myself
Give me wisdom, give me strength
Give me faith above all else
Heaven help me
Heaven help me
'Cause I can't help myself
Heaven help me
Heaven help me
'Cause I can't help myself
In "Heaven Help Me," Gretchen Wilson is expressing her inner turmoil and failings as a human being. She admits to falling into temptation and finding comfort there, but realizing that it doesn't provide any real answers. She describes herself as having been at the highest points in life, but also fallen to the lowest depths. Despite this struggle, she calls out to heaven for help because she cannot help herself.
The second part of the song details how she has hurt the people who love her, and denies taking responsibility for her actions. She acknowledges that she has been hiding her inner demons, but cannot shield herself from the shame that comes with her actions. She recognizes that she has lost sight of who she is, but still seeks help from a higher power. The chorus repeats with a plea for wisdom, strength, and faith, emphasizing that her troubles run deep and cannot be solved simply.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm no stranger to temptation
I have experienced and been familiar with the desire to do something, especially something that is not good or morally correct
I have found some comfort there
Indulging in temptation has given me some level of relief, satisfaction or consolation
But it only leaves me with questions
Despite the comfort I get from temptation, it only causes me to feel uncertain and confused about myself and the choices I make
Never answers any prayers
Temptation doesn't bring any lasting solutions to my problems or difficulties, it doesn't answer my cries for help in a fulfilling way
Been as high as angels fly
I have experienced great happiness, success or elation like a heavenly being or a person divine qualities
And I've fallen straight to hell
I have also experienced great misery, failure or sorrow like being in a state of punishment or damnation
I have wounded those who love me
My actions have hurt or harmed people who care about me
And refused to take the blame
I have denied responsibility for my actions and avoided admitting my mistakes or faults
I have hidden all my demons
I have concealed or kept secret my inner struggles, defects or vices
But I cannot hide my shame
I am unable to keep my feelings of guilt or disgrace from being seen by others or by myself
I've forgotten who I am
I have lost sight of my true identity, values or purpose in life
But I know you know me well
Despite my confusion and forgetfulness, I believe that you, God, have a clear understanding and knowledge of who I am
Give me wisdom, give me strength
I request that God bestow upon me the ability to make good decisions and the power to face and overcome challenges
Give me faith above all else
I desire to have trust and belief in God as the most important aspect of my life
Heaven help me
I plead with God for divine assistance and guidance
Cause I can't help myself
I acknowledge my powerlessness and inability to solve my problems on my own
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GRETCHEN WILSON, GEORGE TEREN, RIVERS RUTHERFORD
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@rosalindamiamor8987
My son died on Monday. I been screaming for God to help me in the name of Jesus
If anyone is reading this please pray for my family we are not okay.
@beckyrouse8033
I am praying for you....writing your name in my Bible now
@Gnix1996
I pray He's helping you through these difficult times. He loves you and your son! Bless you
@DonMoenBestChristian
I was born in a Muslim family ...but the love that I have in my heart for Jesus Christ is huge ..I can proudly say that I am a Christian now and GOD has shown that he loves me too...
@elainewarnerlowe360
My husband of 30 1/2 years died suddenly last year. I thought I was a strong Christian, but his passing has put me on my knees everyday saying help me Jesus. I miss my husband every waking moment, but I know God has a plan for me. I will see him again in heaven, but until then I need Jesus everyday to get me through. I cry out help me with tears streaming down my face. Then only a peace from Jesus fills me and says I’m not alone. Thank you Zach for this song! It is such a beautiful blessing that helps heal my soul through Jesus love.
@elainewarnerlowe360
@L Flowers Thank you
@mygodisawesome9158
Heaven please help my son today with his addictions of drug and alcohol. I ask in Jesus Name amen
@kaylanonyaa5291
Such a beautiful song. Please pray for me in my marriage. We have a problem that's so difficult to really put into words sometimes all I can do is cry out to the Lord. He's the only one who can help me thru this
@colleenbrinker7512
My husband is in a nursing home and he has dementia and he fell down steps and has a brain bleed and canot walk.heaven help me.I heard part of this song on the way to visit him.I had to turn it off so I could drive.Hv had zlot of hurtful statementd from both sides of our families.I wish I could just disapear .I know he needs me.last time I was leaving to come home and he said don't leave with out me.I had to wait to cry out side.the cards he sent me.wedding pictures. My handsome lovley husband .I miss him so much I can barley take it any more..I can't bring him home.I couldn't take the constant screeming.When he was home with me b4 the fall.I was totally burst out.I was concidering getting help now this.heaven help me.Its the grace of God I hv made it this far.i will sing this song some day.And pick up lésions where I left off.Thank u 4 this song.I literally sob.I want my sweetheart my first love.God help me .I c à n barely make it.By Gods grâce I know I can.My heart needs to greive.I know.isahia 40:31that was on our wedding invitation.waiting isn't easy.but God go b4 me.Thats the only way I can.
@kaylanonyaa5291
@Colleen Brinker Oh I couldn't imagine what you must be going through. My thoughts and prayers for you 🙏🏾 and your family.