Why Me
Brenda Lee Lyrics


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Why me Lord, what have I ever done
To deserve even one
Of the pleasures I've known
Tell me Lord, what did I ever do
That was worth loving you
Or the kindness you've shown.

Lord help me Jesus, I've wasted it so
Help me Jesus I know what I am
Now that I know that I've need you so
Help me Jesus, my soul's in your hand.

Tell me Lord, if you think there's a way
I can try to repay
All I've taken from you
Maybe Lord, I can show someone else
What I've been through myself
On my way back to you.

Lord help me Jesus, I've wasted it so
Help me Jesus I know what I am




Now that I know that I've need you so
Help me Jesus, my soul's in your hand.

Overall Meaning

The song Why Me? by Brenda Lee is a powerful introspective reflection on the meaning of life and faith. The lyrics show the singer's profound gratitude for the pleasures she has known in her life so far, despite feeling unworthy. The song starts with a plea to God: Why me, Lord? What have I done to deserve these pleasures when I have done nothing worth loving you or deserving of the kindness you have shown? Brenda Lee acknowledges that she has been blessed in life and wonders why she deserves it. The singer feels a need to repay God for all that she has taken from him. She wants to know if there is a way to do it and perhaps show others what she has been through herself.


The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, is a prayer for help from Jesus. Brenda Lee asks for his guidance as she feels she has wasted her life so far. She admits to knowing what she is and that she needs his help to get back on track. The singer reminds herself that her soul is in his hands, asking for mercy and salvation. The song is a touching hymn of confession, gratitude, and abject appeal to God.


Line by Line Meaning

Why me Lord, what have I ever done
I am unsure of why you have bestowed such kindness upon me, Lord. I cannot see how I could have possibly earned it.


To deserve even one
I cannot fathom how I am deserving of even a single pleasure, given the magnitude of your generosity.


Of the pleasures I've known
I have been fortunate enough to experience many moments of joy and happiness, which I cannot fully comprehend.


Tell me Lord, what did I ever do
Please reveal to me what action or quality of mine was enough to earn your love and compassion.


That was worth loving you
I am humbled to think that something I did could have been worthy of your divine love and affection.


Or the kindness you've shown.
The extent of your kindness and compassion is beyond my understanding, but I am profoundly grateful for it.


Lord help me Jesus, I've wasted it so
I fear that I have not made the most of the blessings you have given me, Lord. I am in need of your guidance and mercy.


Help me Jesus I know what I am
I acknowledge my flaws and shortcomings, Lord. I am in need of your grace and forgiveness.


Now that I know that I've need you so
I realize now more than ever that I am wholly dependent on you, Lord, and that I cannot navigate this life without your help and support.


Help me Jesus, my soul's in your hand.
I entrust my soul to you, Lord, knowing that your love and protection will guide me through all of life's trials and tribulations.


Tell me Lord, if you think there's a way
If there is a way for me to show my gratitude and repay you for all that you have done for me, Lord, please let me know.


I can try to repay
I understand that I can never truly repay you, Lord, but I am willing to make an effort to show my appreciation.


All I've taken from you
I am aware that everything I have in my life is a gift from you, Lord. I have taken so much from you without fully realizing it.


Maybe Lord, I can show someone else
Perhaps there is a way for me to help others in the same way you have helped me, Lord. Maybe I can be a beacon of your love and compassion to others.


What I've been through myself
I have been through many struggles and difficulties in my life, Lord, and I believe that these experiences have given me insight and empathy that I can use to help others.


On my way back to you.
My ultimate goal is to return to you, Lord, and I will do everything in my power to live a life that is worthy of your love and grace.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BUZZ CASON, BOB BECKHAM

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