Heaven Knows
Anouk/Tom Andukevich Lyrics
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We cannot forget
The ones that we have loved
The ones we left behind
Don't be afraid to reach out
This world is changing fast
For those who take a stand
Heaven knows
[Chorus:]
We grieve in our life
Don't let us pay the price (grief in our life, grief in our life)
So much grief in our life
It will fade over time (grief in our life, grief in our life)
Yeah to this generation
It's hard to get along
And we cannot deny
The struggles through this life
It won't do no good to wait
We're running out of time
For those who take a stand
Heaven knows
[Chorus]
Guilty for we turn the other cheek
Guilty for not willing to achieve
Come on happiness what's keeping you so long
How can we forget
Yeah yeah yeah
[Chorus]
Yes we grieve in our life
It will fade over time
We grieve in our life
Don't let us pay the price
Oh yeah
The lyrics of the song "Heaven Knows" by Anouk/Tom Andukevich convey a message of hope, love, and unity in the midst of struggles and grief. The first verse talks about those who have been loved and left behind, and the importance of not forgetting them. The line "For those who take a stand Heaven knows" suggests that taking action and standing up for what is right can bring about positive change, and that the universe (represented by "Heaven") recognizes and rewards such actions. The chorus acknowledges the existence of grief and how it can weigh us down, but also offers a message of hope that with time, it can fade away.
The second verse describes the hardships that come with trying to get along in a world filled with struggles, but emphasizes the urgency to take action now, before it's too late. The line "Guilty for we turn the other cheek" suggests that we may be at fault for not speaking out or trying harder to make things right. The bridge, with its repetition of "We grieve in our life, don't let us pay the price," serves as a reminder that grief and pain can be costly if left unaddressed, but can also be overcome if we take action.
Overall, the song suggests that even though life is hard and grief can be overwhelming, we have the power to make positive changes and heal over time. It encourages listeners to take action, stand up for what is right, and not forget those who have been loved and lost.
Line by Line Meaning
To this generation
Addressing the present generation
We cannot forget
We should remember
The ones that we have loved
The people we have loved
The ones we left behind
The people we have lost
Don't be afraid to reach out
Do not hesitate to seek help
This world is changing fast
The world is evolving rapidly
For those who take a stand
Those who stand up for what they believe in
Heaven knows
God knows
[Chorus:]
The refrain of the song
We grieve in our life
We experience sorrow in our lives
Don't let us pay the price (grief in our life, grief in our life)
We should not suffer unjustly for our sorrows
So much grief in our life
There is a lot of sadness in our lives
It will fade over time (grief in our life, grief in our life)
The sorrow will eventually lessen with time
Yeah to this generation
Again addressing the present generation
It's hard to get along
It is difficult for people to get along
And we cannot deny
We cannot ignore
The struggles through this life
The difficulties of life
It won't do no good to wait
Waiting will not help
We're running out of time
Time is running out
Guilty for we turn the other cheek
We should feel guilty for ignoring problems
Guilty for not willing to achieve
We should feel guilty for not striving for better
Come on happiness what's keeping you so long
Why is happiness taking so long to arrive?
How can we forget
Why would we forget?
Yes we grieve in our life
Once again acknowledging our sorrows
Don't let us pay the price
We should not be punished for our sorrows
Oh yeah
A general exclamation
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANOUK TEEUWE, REMON R STOTIJN, ANDREAS LAGA LAGARIS
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