Lee grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Cherry Hill, New Jersey, USA. He has been quoted as saying that he is fortunate to have seen different sides of life in America. Lee enrolled at the University of South Carolina in 1995. He began to play guitar and write songs seriously while he studied English. After graduating with an English degree, Lee moved back to Philadelphia to teach elementary school. He later made the tough decision to stop teaching in order to pursue a career in music. Shortly thereafter, he released a self-produced EP that featured five of his original songs, which did extremely well in Philadelphia and created a buzz. Norah Jones was the person who finally gave Lee his big breakthrough when she asked him to open for her 2004 tour. Lee then went on to produce his self-titled debut album. In March and April of 2005 Lee opened for the tour that Merle Haggard and Bob Dylan were both embarking on, all 3 performers were extremely well received by critics as the tour went by, with Dylan receiving some of his strongest reviews in years. On October 3, 2006, Lee released his second album, "Supply & Demand" to critical and commercial acclaim.
At the age of only 27, Amos Lee has enjoyed notable success with his debut album and looks to have a promising future in the music business. His favorite artists and sources of inspiration include Stevie Wonder, Neil Young, John Prine, Bill Withers, and James Taylor.
Jesus
Amos Lee Lyrics
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Oh Jesus can you help me now? (Jesus will help me now?)
Oh Jesus can you help me now?
No I never felt so alone.
I 'member when I was wild and free,
Oh so wild and free,
Oh so wild and free,
But now the world has jaded me
Corrupted and defeated me
Oh no I never thought you hated me
But I've never felt so alone.
So Jesus can you help me now? (Jesus can help me now?)
Oh Jesus can you help me now? (Jesus can help me now?)
Oh Jesus can you help me now?
No I never felt so alone.
So alone.
The song "Jesus" by Amos Lee is a heartfelt plea to Jesus for help and guidance in a time of deep loneliness and despair. The repetition of the question "Oh Jesus can you help me now?" reflects the singer's desperation and uncertainty about their situation. Despite feeling alone and jaded by the world, the singer remembers a time when they felt free and unburdened. The lyrics "my heart was a skipping stone" suggests a carefree and playful spirit that has since been diminished by life's challenges.
As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges their feelings of being corrupted and defeated but still holds onto the hope that Jesus can offer assistance. The repetition of the lyrics becomes intensified as the singer seeks answers and guidance from their faith. The song ends with an emphasis on the overwhelming loneliness that has taken over the singer's life, emphasizing the need for help and connection.
Overall, the song is a poignant expression of one's struggles with life's challenges and the faith that offers a source of hope and comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Jesus can you help me now? (Jesus can't you help me now?)
The singer is questioning whether Jesus is present enough to offer aid in their time of need.
Oh Jesus can you help me now? (Jesus will help me now?)
The second time the singer is stating a hopeful affirmation of faith, asking Jesus for help and believing that it will be granted.
Oh Jesus can you help me now?
The third repetition of the line is the singer reaching out desperately in their time of need.
No I never felt so alone.
The artist expresses the profound sense of isolation they are experiencing.
I 'member when I was wild and free,
The artist is reminiscing about their youth and how carefree and unburdened they felt.
Oh so wild and free,
The singer emphasizes just how vibrant and full of promise their younger years were.
Oh so wild and free,
The second repetition of this line serves to reinforce the first, underscoring just how different their life is now.
Oh my heart was a skipping stone
The artist fondly recollects the lightness and joy they once experienced when their spirit was unencumbered.
But now the world has jaded me
The artist is acknowledging that their attitudes and perspectives have been colored by the pain and difficulties they have endured throughout their life.
Corrupted and defeated me
Here, the artist admits that they have been beaten down by their struggles, and have lost some of the vitality they possessed in their youth.
Oh no I never thought you hated me
The singer is stating that despite their difficulties, they have not lost their faith, and continue to believe that Jesus still cares for them.
But I've never felt so alone.
Despite their belief in Jesus, the artist is still experiencing overwhelming isolation.
So Jesus can you help me now? (Jesus can help me now?)
The first repetition of the line is the singer questioning whether Jesus will offer aid to them.
Oh Jesus can you help me now? (Jesus can help me now?)
The second repetition of the line is a hopeful assertion of faith, asking Jesus for help and believing that it will be granted.
Oh Jesus can you help me now?
The third repetition of the line is the singer reaching out desperately in their time of need.
No I never felt so alone.
The final line of the song reiterates the overwhelming sense of isolation and desperation the artist is experiencing.
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Written by: Kim L. Owens, Melanie Sharee Rutherford
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Mike Edwards
Lyrics
Oh Jesus can you help me now? (Jesus can't you help me now?)
Oh Jesus can you help me now? (Jesus will help me now?)
Oh Jesus can you help me now?
No I never felt so alone.I 'member when I was wild and free,
Oh so wild and free,
Oh so wild and free,
Oh my heart was a skipping stone
But now the world has jaded me
Corrupted and defeated me
Oh no I never thought you hated me
But I've never felt so alone
So Jesus can you help me now? (Jesus can help me now?)
Oh Jesus can you help me now? (Jesus can help me now?)
Oh Jesus can you help me now?
No I never felt so alone.
So alone.
Ruth music
Awesome song!Glad that we can call out to Jesus because He is there for us.He loves us!
G Sr.
This artist caught my attention the minute I heard him for the first time, which is such a rare thing.
Sounds of true talent.
Taryn Pulley
🧡
Bruce Wells
Three years late to the discussion but same thing happened to me today.
Marilyn Blaine
Same here...
Taqee Khaled
he wrote this immediately following the death of his grandpa, capturing his helplessness at the loss.
Terrence Hiebert
Thank you for the insight..always much better to know where the passion comes from
LettyK
Aww..... thanks for that..
innerpeace4all1
Love love love Amos Lee. I highly recommend every CD he has ever made
Amos Lee
thank you so much for your love and continues support 🎶 I appreciate it, god bless you and stay safe