Heaven Help Me
Deon Estus (with George Michael) Lyrics
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That's what you said
But I don't want the things that you leave behind
Take the pictures, take the windows and the walls
But, baby, won't you leave me my peace of mind?
Oh, such a waste of time
Oh, such a waste
I still want you, baby
Heaven help me, heaven help me
Talk to strangers, talk to strangers
Heaven help me
Over you
Help me over you
I can't seem to take these changes
Everything reminds my heart of you
Thought the first time was the last time
We'd be here forever
Now I find I'm having to search again
It'll happen
It's gotta happen
Come together
I just wish somebody would tell me when
Oh, such a waste of time
Oh, such a waste
I still want you, baby
Heaven help, heaven help
Heaven, heaven, heaven, help me
Heaven help, heaven help
Heaven, heaven, heaven, help me
You're someone else's lady
So sad without you, darlin'
The gods of love can't help me now
Heaven help, heaven help
Heaven, heaven, heaven, help me
These lyrics depict a person struggling to come to terms with a breakup. The singer of the song is addressing their former partner, who offered them everything they could possibly want but ultimately couldn't give them what they needed: their peace of mind. The singer seems to be caught in a cycle of wanting to move on but feeling unable to do so. They talk about searching for love again but feeling helpless and lost. The repetition of "Heaven help me" creates a sense of desperation and vulnerability. The singer is essentially pleading for divine intervention to help them through their heartbreak.
The chorus "Talk to strangers, talk to strangers, heaven help me over you" is particularly poignant. It suggests that the singer is trying to move forward but struggling to let go of the memories and feelings they have for their former partner. The line "You're someone else's lady" hints that the breakup may have been due to infidelity or simply the fact that the other person has moved on. Despite this, the singer still longs for them.
Line by Line Meaning
If you want it, you can have it
You promised me that you'll give me everything I want.
That's what you said
You assured me it was true.
But I don't want the things that you leave behind
I don't want the things that you touched or owned.
Take the pictures, take the windows and the walls
You can have all the physical things we shared.
But, baby, won't you leave me my peace of mind?
Please don't take the emotional security I had with you.
Oh, such a waste of time
I regret spending so much time with you.
I still want you, baby
Despite everything, I still have feelings for you.
Heaven help me, heaven help me
I need divine intervention to get over you.
Talk to strangers, talk to strangers
People say talking to new people helps to move on.
Heaven help me
I need any help I can get to cope.
Over you
I need to get over you.
Help me over you
I need help to move on from you.
I can't seem to take these changes
I can't handle the new circumstances after the breakup.
Everything reminds my heart of you
Every little thing triggers my memories and feelings for you.
Thought the first time was the last time
I thought we were going to be together forever after our first encounter.
We'd be here forever
We would stay together forever.
Now I find I'm having to search again
Now I am in a position of searching for love again.
It'll happen
I know I'll find love again someday.
It's gotta happen
I believe it will happen no matter how hard it seems.
Come together
I hope to meet someone and have a relationship again.
I just wish somebody would tell me when
I wish I could predict when I will find love again.
You're someone else's lady
You are in a relationship with someone else now.
So sad without you, darlin'
I am experiencing sadness and heartache without you in my life.
The gods of love can't help me now
Even love gods can't help me get over you.
Heaven help, heaven help
I am pleading for divine help and intervention.
Heaven, heaven, heaven, help me
I need all the help I can get from above.
Lyrics Β© Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE MICHAEL, DEON ESTUS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@djkylelarue
Still listening in 2024β¦just sayinβ. Timeless music right here. Continue to rest in paradise, Deon.
@bigmane1244
The '80s were the best ......oh man I miss the 80s
@unkljj
Seems like so long ago. Wow how the world has changed. π
@derrickjackson1759
Yes!
@bc6144
Easily one of the most underrated masterpieces.
@ashlynn7301
Well said π
@SUPERSPAZD
Agreedβ€οΈ
@cakebakerb1846
I totally agree that this song is an underrated and an OVERLOOKED masterpiece. Deon's singing is fabulous. You would think George Michael would overshadow him in the backup vocals, but Deon superbly holds his own!!!!!
@willritter4076
I'd be honored if some fans of Deon & George would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal YouTube performance of HEAVEN HELP ME https://youtu.be/Htt1KmYIngE in tribute to this wonderful collaboration. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace & stay safe.
@juliemyers8919
Great song! Sad to hear this! It's a good documentary on him and George Michael.