Heaven Knows Your Name
Blackie and the Rodeo Kings Lyrics
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When all your heroes turned to dust
Stirring up ghosts of courage, baby, they seem so far away
You pick up the pieces and you move along
Yeah, they say that heaven knows your name
And follows you wherever you go
But nothing ever stays the same
Yeah, they say that heaven knows your name
And follows you wherever you go
But nothing ever stays the same
Heaven always knows your name
They made you the talk of the town
But their words almost killed you
You ran away from the hands that wouldn't feed you
It?s such a long, long way to hide
Yeah, they say that heaven knows your name
And follows you wherever you go
But nothing ever stays the same
Oh no
Yeah, they say that heaven knows your name
And follows you wherever you go
But nothing ever stays the same
Heaven always knows your name
It?s such a long, long way
It?s such a long, long way
Yeah, they say that heaven knows your name
And follows you wherever you go
But nothing ever stays the same
Oh no
Yeah, they say that heaven knows your name
And follows you wherever you go
But nothing ever stays the same
Heaven always knows your name
Heaven always knows your name
Heaven always knows your name
Heaven always knows your name, yeah
One, two
The lyrics to Blackie & The Rodeo Kings' song "Heaven Knows Your Name" are a poignant reflection on the struggles of life, particularly when heroes become defeated and words become weapons. The opening verse speaks to the isolation and loneliness that comes from losing the people and things that one holds dear. The line "Stirring up ghosts of courage, baby, they seem so far away" suggests that while the memory of those who once inspired us may not be present, it still lingers and can motivate us to carry on. The chorus, with the repeated phrase "They say that heaven knows your name" reinforces the idea that even when one feels alone, there is a higher power that is aware of and watching over them.
The second verse furthers the idea of struggle, with the addition of malicious gossip and toxic relationships. The line "But their words almost killed you" paints a picture of the psychological damage that bullying and rumors can inflict. The line "You ran away from the hands that wouldn't feed you" portrays a sense of survival and self-preservation in the face of adversity. The refrain of "Heaven always knows your name" at the end suggests that, no matter how trying the journey, a spiritual comfort is present in the knowledge that one is not truly alone.
Line by Line Meaning
You became one of the lonely
You were left on your own and felt abandoned
When all your heroes turned to dust
Your idols or mentors disappointed you
Stirring up ghosts of courage, baby, they seem so far away
Reminders of past bravery inspire you but feel unattainable
You pick up the pieces and you move along
You gather what remains and keep going
Yeah, they say that heaven knows your name
Some believe that a higher power is aware of your existence
And follows you wherever you go
This higher power's awareness is present in your travels
But nothing ever stays the same
Change is constant
Oh no
This realization can be overwhelming
They made you the talk of the town
You were the subject of gossip and scrutiny
But their words almost killed you
The negative words of others nearly destroyed you
You ran away from the hands that wouldn't feed you
You distanced yourself from those who offered no support
It's such a long, long way to hide
Avoiding negative influences can feel isolating
Heaven always knows your name
The higher power never wavers in its awareness of you
Heaven always knows your name
The higher power never forgets you
Heaven always knows your name, yeah
There is comfort in the never-ending presence of the higher power
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd
Written by: CRIPPS, MUNN, WILSON, COLIN CRIPPS, COLIN MUNN, TOM WILSON
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