Holy Water
Big $ Rich Lyrics
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I used to watch her wear it well,
Everything would shine,
Wherever she would go,
But looking at her now you'd never tell
Someone ran away with her innocence,
A memory she can't get out of her head,
What she's feelin' when she's prayin',
Kneelin' at the edge of her bed
And she says take me away,
Then take me farther,
Surround me now,
And hold, hold, hold me like holy water,
Holy water
She wants someone to call her angel,
Someone to put the light back in her eyes,
She's looking through the faces,
And unfamiliar places,
She needs someone to hear her when she cries
And she says take me away,
Then take me farther,
Surround me now,
And hold, hold, hold me like holy water
She just needs a little help,
To wash away the pain she's felt,
She wants to feel the healin' hands,
Of someone who understands
And she says take me away,
Then take me farther,
Surround me now,
And hold, hold, hold me
She says take me away,
Then take me farther,
Surround me now,
And hold, hold, hold me like holy water
Like holy water
Like holy water
Like holy water
The lyrics to Big & Rich’s “Holy Water” paints a picture of a woman who has lost her innocence due to some traumatic event that she is struggling to overcome. The “stolen halo” she once wore proudly is now gone and she is left feeling empty and lost. As the song progresses, we see her pleading for someone to help restore the light in her eyes, to hear her when she cries and to provide healing hands that understand her pain. Her desperation is palpable as she begs to be taken away and held like holy water.
The use of religious imagery in the song is particularly poignant, with the title “Holy Water” referring to the idea of being purified and cleansed from sin. The woman in the song is seeking this type of purification by calling on a higher power to surround and hold her. The lyrics suggest that she is looking for comfort and solace in her faith, which she hopes will provide a sense of peace and inner healing.
Overall, the song speaks to the universal human experience of pain and suffering, while also depicting the power of hope and faith in difficult times. It is a poignant reminder that in our darkest moments, we can turn to religion and spirituality for guidance and strength.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere there's a stolen halo,
There is someone who used to be pure and innocent, but has since lost their innocence and grace.
I used to watch her wear it well,
The singer used to admire this person's purity and grace.
Everything would shine,
This person used to radiate goodness and light.
Wherever she would go,
This person's goodness was noticeable and present regardless of the situation.
But looking at her now you'd never tell
The artist can tell that this person has lost their grace, but an outsider looking in may not recognize it.
Someone ran away with her innocence,
Someone has taken advantage of this person and caused them to lose their purity and grace.
A memory she can't get out of her head,
This traumatic experience has been haunting this person and they can't forget it.
And I can only imagine,
The artist can't fully comprehend how this person must be feeling.
What she's feelin' when she's prayin',
The person is likely praying for healing and to overcome the trauma they've experienced.
Kneelin' at the edge of her bed
The person is likely in a vulnerable place, physically and emotionally.
And she says take me away,
The person is longing to escape from their current pain and situation.
Then take me farther,
The person wants to be taken to a place where they feel safe and protected.
Surround me now,
The person wants to be surrounded by love and support to help them heal.
And hold, hold, hold me like holy water,
The person is looking for comfort and protection, much like the cleansing and healing properties of holy water.
She wants someone to call her angel,
The person longs to be seen as pure and good, like an angel.
Someone to put the light back in her eyes,
The person wants someone to help them regain their light and hope.
She's looking through the faces,
The person is searching for someone who can help them.
And unfamiliar places,
They're looking in new and unknown places to find what they need.
She needs someone to hear her when she cries
The person is desperately seeking someone who will listen to their pain and help them heal.
She just needs a little help,
The person doesn't need a lot of assistance, just someone to help them start the healing process.
To wash away the pain she's felt,
The person wants to be rid of their past pain and trauma.
She wants to feel the healin' hands,
The person is looking for someone who has the ability to heal them.
Of someone who understands
They want someone who can empathize and relate to their experiences and feelings.
And hold, hold, hold me
The person wants to feel secure and protected.
Like holy water
The person is looking for comfort and protection, much like the cleansing and healing properties of holy water.
She says take me away,
The person is still hoping to escape from their pain.
Then take me farther,
They want to be taken further away from their traumatic experiences.
Surround me now,
The person wants to be surrounded by love and support to help them heal.
And hold, hold, hold me like holy water,
The person is looking for comfort and protection, much like the cleansing and healing properties of holy water.
Like holy water
The person is looking for comfort and protection, much like the cleansing and healing properties of holy water.
Like holy water
The person is looking for comfort and protection, much like the cleansing and healing properties of holy water.
Like holy water
The person is looking for comfort and protection, much like the cleansing and healing properties of holy water.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: KENNY ALPHIN, JEFFREY E. N COHEN, VICKY MCGEHEE, JOHN D. RICH
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@PyroBre987
too the person who commented saying that these lyrics are ignorant and such maybe you should read them more, it has nothing to do with having to have sex to heal, it's about finding someone who understands what they've been through, to find a person who will hold them as gently as they need to be held…
Somewhere there's a stolen halo
I use to watch her wear it well
Everything would shine wherever she would go
But looking at her now you'd never tell
Someone ran away with her innocence
A memory she can't get out of her head
I can only imagine what she's feeling
When she's praying
Kneeling at the edge of her bed
And she says take me away
then take me farther
Surround me now
And hold, hold, hold me like holy water
Holy water
She wants someone to call her angel
Someone to put the light back in her eyes
She's looking through the faces
And unfamiliar places
She needs someone to hear her when she cries
And she says take me away
then take me farther
Surround me now
And hold, hold, hold me like holy water
Holy water
She just needs a little help
To wash away the pain she's felt
She wants to feel the healing hands
Of someone who understands
And she says take me away
then take me farther
Surround me now
And hold, hold, hold me
And she says take me away
then take me farther
Surround me now
And hold, hold, hold me like holy water
Holy water
@chunter5100
This is one of the most powerful songs I have ever heard, and I am not ashamed to say, as a man, it made me me break down and cry......
@Tammy-vy6oi
It's extraordinary that a man could make that statement. It's good to see a man that can understand this. My hats off to you sir 🎩👳
@tdog5878
Amen. A real man is not afraid to share his feelings. After all Jesus shed tears for us before he took my place on the cross. God bless you sir!
@louisnotonfire4243
This is what country music is actually about
@emmef7970
I agree. No need to feel ashamed. It simply shows your humanity.
@nicolekestner185
@@emmef7970 '90s country blowed this out of the water
@paulajones1177
This song came out during very dark time in my life. I won't say what, but it was brutal and broke me completely. I remember playing this song repeatedly and crying. It was like a plea for someone to care enough to help. Gradually, it became an anthem of strength and overcoming what had happened.
@paulajones1177
@@p.j.morris633 Thank you for sharing your story and kind words to me. I'm sorry for your loss and all you had to deal with.
I dealt with domestic violence. As my counselor told me, the abuse was every form of it that there is, including rape. It took me many years to finally escape it. Prior to that, there was abuse from a parent for most of my childhood. In total, 36 years of it. I have C-PTSD and anxiety. I am doing better, especially at night or in public, if my dog is with me. I've had a dog ever since I got away from my abuser. I'm old enough that I grew up in a time when abuse was seen as "what happens behind closed doors, stays behind closed doors." It simply wasn't discussed. That leaves a person feeling alone and isolated. Especially when the abuser is well liked by others. No one wants to believe they are capable of what they had done. I felt dirty, ashamed, and unworthy of love. I was made to believe it was my fault and I deserved it. It has taken years to process it all in my mind and accept that I wasn't the problem. This song seemed to say many of the things that I couldn't find the words for. As time went on, it became an anthem of strength and survival.
@p.j.morris633
@@paulajones1177 Yes it has i still can't forgive or forget what happened to me and my unborn baby she didn't deserve to die that way after 43 yrs. i still can't handle it and i never will.
@p.j.morris633
@@paulajones1177 i feel the same way like i will never feel clean again. You just do the best you can just day to day don't look ahead just concentrate on one day at a time. hugs and Prayers sweetie.