Oh God
Cullum Jamie Lyrics
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But maybe you're the one who makes the winds blow
We're looking at the stars without explanation
We contemplate as kings and simple men on trial
Our little world's fragile
Oh God can you tell us when it's going to stop
Maybe it's not just down to you
So who's the last resort, oh God
Tumbling towards unclear destinations
Do they wash away the pain,
The wind and the searing rains
As our powers interchange
Oh God can you tell us when it's going to stop
Maybe it's not just down to you
Oh God can we win back what we have lost
So who's the last resort, oh God
Oh God can you tell us when it's going to stop
Maybe it's not just down to you
Oh God can we win back what we have lost
So who's the last resort
The lyrics to Jamie Cullum's song Oh God express a sense of helplessness and longing for guidance in an uncertain world. The opening lines suggest a disconnection from a higher power, but also acknowledge the possibility that this power controls the forces beyond our understanding, such as the wind. The next lines allude to the human need to find meaning and purpose in life despite the chaos around us. The line "our little world's fragile" highlights the vulnerability of our existence and perhaps questions the role of a supreme being in our destiny.
The chorus repeats the same plea to God three times, asking for an end to the pain and suffering and for the possibility of regaining what has been lost. The repetition emphasizes the desperation of the situation and the importance of finding answers. The line "maybe it's not just down to you" suggests a certain disillusionment with the idea of a higher power and acknowledges that other factors may be at play.
The latter half of the song references the idea of fate and the unknown journey we are all on. The line "tumbling towards unclear destinations" is a poetic way of suggesting the uncertainty of life and the inevitability of change. The last lines of the song ask once again for divine intervention and question who or what can be the last resort in a world where so much is unknown and outside of our control.
Overall, the song presents a complex mix of emotions surrounding the idea of faith and the need for guidance in a world that can be both beautiful and cruel. Through powerful imagery and an honest plea for answers, Jamie Cullum captures the tension and longing that often accompany the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I know it's been a while since I have talked to you
It's been a long time since I reached out to you
But maybe you're the one who makes the winds blow
Perhaps you control the natural world
We're looking at the stars without explanation
We observe the universe without understanding
We contemplate as kings and simple men on trial
Regardless of status, we reflect on our humanity
Our little world's fragile
Our existence is delicate
Tumbling towards unclear destinations
We move towards uncertain futures
Do they wash away the pain, The wind and the searing rains
Can natural disasters heal our emotional wounds?
As our powers interchange
As we exchange our influence
Oh God can you tell us when it's going to stop
God, can you inform us when our troubles will cease?
Maybe it's not just down to you
Perhaps it's not solely your responsibility
Oh God can we win back what we have lost
Can we retrieve what we've surrendered, God?
So who's the last resort, oh God
Who is our final hope?
Oh God can you tell us when it's going to stop
God, can you inform us when our troubles will cease?
Maybe it's not just down to you
Perhaps it's not solely your responsibility
Oh God can we win back what we have lost
Can we retrieve what we've surrendered, God?
So who's the last resort
Who is our final hope?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GUY CHAMBERS, JAMIE CULLUM
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