Letter To God
Hole Lyrics

Dear God
Beginning the song with an address to God, indicating that this is a plea for help and guidance.

I’m writing this letter to you
Expressing that the singer cannot find the answers they seek through any other means than reaching out directly to God.

'Cause I don’t have a clue
Admitting that the singer is lost and uncertain about their purpose or direction in life.

Can you help me?
An earnest request for God's guidance and support in finding answers to life's questions.

I’m sitting here
Describing the physical state of the singer while they are contemplating life's questions.

Simply trying to figure out
Explaining that the singer is attempting to gain an understanding of their own sense of self and place in the world.

What my life’s all about
Asking specifically for guidance in understanding the purpose or meaning of the singer's existence.

Can you tell me?
Continuing the request for God to provide specific answers and guidance to the singer.

I never wanted to be
Admitting disappointment or dissatisfaction with the self and personal choices made in life.

The person you see
Conveying a sense of disconnection or lack of control over how one is perceived by others and by God.

Can you tell me who I am?
A direct plea for God to provide clarity and a sense of identity for the singer.

I always wanted to die
Revealing an inner turmoil or depression within the singer, prompting thoughts of suicide.

But you kept me here alive
Acknowledging the singer's continued existence and survival as a result of God's intervention or protection.

I lie awake
Explaining a state of insomnia or preoccupation with one's thoughts and emotions, even during times that should be reserved for rest or sleep.

Conducting this symphony
Viewing one's life and experiences as a complex and interconnected composition, which can be analyzed or understood like a musical work.

That you have gifted to me
Attributing one's life experiences and talents to a divine gift or blessing from God.

But I can’t ever sleep
Highlighting the sense of burden or restlessness that comes with worrying about life's mysteries and uncertainties.

Don’t be mad
Acknowledging that the singer feels weak and vulnerable, and asking for God's empathy and understanding in this fragile state.

But I get weak inside
Admitting to feeling emotionally or spiritually overwhelmed and vulnerable, perhaps indicating a need for support or help.

And I start to fall apart
Describing a sense of emotional breakdown or loss of control when faced with overwhelming feelings or life's mysteries.

'Cause I feel nothing
Describing a state of emotional numbness or emptiness, which may indicate depression or struggle to find meaning in life.

Some kind of comic relief
Feeling misunderstood or dismissed by others, and expressing a wish to be taken seriously and treated with respect.

Please show me who I am
A direct plea for God to provide clarity or understanding of the singer's true nature or purpose in life.

I've been tortured and scorned
Describing a sense of pain and emotional distress resulting from personal experiences or judgment from others.

Since the day that I was born
Implying a sense of helplessness or victimhood, suggesting that emotional pain has been present since the beginning of the singer's life.

But I don't know who I am
Reiterating the plea for God to provide guidance and understanding of the singer's own sense of identity and purpose.

And I thank you man for everything
Expressing gratitude towards God for all aspects of life, even painful or difficult experiences.

Sorry I'm so frightened about all of it
Admitting fear and vulnerability in contemplating life's mysteries and possible outcomes.

But I wish I could give you more
Expressing a desire to offer more to God, whether in terms of personal growth, understanding, or devotion.

And all the lights are shining down on me
Describing a sense of pressure or expectation, as well as a feeling of being scrutinized or judged by others or by God.

And I feel intimidated by it all
Revealing a sense of overwhelm or intimidation in the face of external pressures or societal expectations.

But thank you
Returning to the message of gratitude towards God, even amid struggles or feelings of inadequacy.

Oh, God please tell me now
Echoing the earlier requests for God to provide answers or guidance, reiterating the sense of urgency and need for support.

Are you disappointed, are you proud?
Directly asking God for feedback or judgment of the singer's life choices, thoughts and behaviors.

Haven’t I done everything, everything
Challenging God to acknowledge the singer's efforts and accomplishments, seeking validation or reassurance.

I’m so sorry I’m so weak
Admitting vulnerability or weakness in the face of life's challenges or questions.

And I’ve turned into a freak
Feeling disconnected from others or society as a result of personal struggles, emotions or thoughts.

But I don’t know anything, anything
Letting go of the need to control or know all the answers, acknowledging a need for external guidance or support.

I’ve lost all self-esteem
Revealing a sense of self-doubt or loss of confidence due to life's struggles and mysteries.

By burying everything
Suggesting that emotional pain or unresolved issues have been buried or ignored, causing further distress or confusion.

And I feel nothing, nothing
Reiterating the sense of emotional numbness or lack of connection to personal emotions, needs or desires.

'Cause I feel nothing
Echoing the earlier line and reinforcing the message of emotional emptiness and disconnection from life's mysteries and solutions.

I am coming unglued
Describing a sense of losing control, falling apart or breaking down in the face of life's challenges or questions.

Please help me
A final plea for God's support, guidance and intervention in finding answers, understanding and purpose in life.