The first thing you notice about JJ Helle… Read Full Bio ↴By Kierstin Casella (2006)
The first thing you notice about JJ Heller is a wide grin that stretches across her face and welcomes you in as a friend, whether you’ve known her for years or are shaking her hand for the very first time. These days especially, the twenty-five year old west coast native has a lot to be happy about.
In March 2006, she independantly released her third record (scheduled for national release in November 2006), Only Love Remains, showcasing her pure, penetrating voice, and opening the door to a bold new range of songs. JJ, along with her husband Dave (who serves as guitarist, manager, and co-writer) recorded the distinctive album at Nashville’s Sputnik Sound with Grammy-winning producer Mitch Dane (Jars of Clay, Bebo Norman.)
“I found that JJ has an unadulterated approach to song writing. Her songs actually spoke to me, where a lot of Christian music is the same message with different words,” explains Dane. “[JJ and Dave] live their art, and I never felt like they were trying too hard to be something they weren't.”
In addition to JJ and Dave’s prominent talents, Only Love Remains features Bryan Sutton (Dixie Chicks, The Chieftains) on mandolin, guitar and banjo; David Henry (Over the Rhine) on cello; Ben Shive (Andrew Peterson) on piano; Andy Hubbard (Little Big Town, Fernando Ortega) on drums, Aaron Sands (Jars of Clay) on bass; with Jeremy Casella (singer/songwriter) and Andrew Osenga (Caedmon’s Call) on guitars/backing vocals.
Only Love Remains follows Heller’s 2005 EP, Collection of Thoughts, and her debut release, Songs That I Know (2004.)
JJ began her career nearly six years ago at San Jose Christian College where she dabbled in songwriting and performed at local coffeehouses. After graduating, JJ and Dave got married and relocated to Phoenix to pursue music full time. In August of 2006, they moved to Nashville, TN where they currently reside. The combination of Dave’s business sense and creative input, and JJ’s loose artistic style drives their success.
“We’re definitely two halves of a whole,” she explains. “I write the bulk of the lyrics and Dave is the editor and arranger, making the songs more effective. He also does everything on the business side, which is great because it frees me up to be creative.”
For Only Love Remains, the pair focused on a braver songwriting style, departing slightly from JJ’s prior introspective lyrics and exploring story-songs about the lives around them. Musically, they pulled influence from artists like Damien Rice and Over the Rhine, with a lyrical intricacy akin to Patty Griffin. The result is an exceptional collection of songs that is warm and engaging with a little bit of edge.
In writing material for the new release, JJ poured her every day observations into her songbook: stories she heard while traveling, and those nearer to her heart. “This album is all about redemption,” observes JJ. “ Looking back on the songs, there’s a lot of struggle written into them because that’s life. Everyone has different problems to face, but in the end, the outcome hinges on how you deal with those struggles-- if you allow them to destroy you or make you stronger.”
Perhaps it’s her insight and sensitivity that consistently draw a female audience to JJ’s music. She touches on issues of self-image and worry, questions of faith, and feelings of loneliness; her songs resonate with women and offer encouragement. But JJ’s music connects with people from all walks of life. Whether performing in a quaint coffeehouse, at a weekend retreat, or a Sunday morning church service for 1000 people, the Hellers aim to be themselves wherever they go. They maintain a balance of light-hearted humor and poignant dialogue with their listeners.
As an artist, JJ Heller is a mix of eclectic and down-to-earth: from her jeans and t-shirt style to the way she pushes her own boundaries. When it comes to her music, she never settles.
"Music has a way of speaking to my heart like nothing else can," JJ says. "It is my hope and prayer that my songs will somehow speak to my listeners and bring them hope, peace and inspiration."
What Love Really Means
JJ Heller Lyrics
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He's the kid with the story no one would believe
He prays every night
Dear God, won't you please
Could you send someone here who will love me?
Who will love me for me?
Not for what I have done or what I will become
'Cause nobody has shown me what love
What love really means, what love really means
Her office is shrinking a little each day
She's the woman whose husband has run away
She'll go to the gym after working today
Maybe if she was thinner then he would've stayed
And she says
Who will love me for me?
Not for what I have done or what I will become
Who will love me for me?
'Cause nobody has shown me what love
What love really means, what love really means
He's waiting to die as he sits all alone
He's a man in a cell who regrets what he's done
He utters a cry from the depths of his soul
"Oh Lord, forgive me, I want to go home"
Then he heard a voice somewhere deep inside
And it said,
I know you've murdered and I know you've lied
And I have watched you suffer all of your life
And now that you'll listen I'll, I'll tell you that I
I will love you for you
Not for what you have done or what you will become
I will love you for you
I will give you the love
The love that you never knew
Love you for you
Not for what you have done or what you will become
I will love you for you
I will give you the love
The love that you never knew
The song "What Love Really Means" by JJ Heller is an exploration of the universal human longing for unconditional love. The lyrics center around three characters, each of whom is struggling with different issues and desperately seeking love and acceptance. The first verse describes a young boy who feels invisible and unloved; he prays to God for someone who will love him just as he is, without judging him for his past mistakes or his potential future. The second character is a woman whose husband has abandoned her, and whose self-worth has been deeply affected by this rejection. She believes that if she could just change herself, become thinner and more desirable, she might find love and acceptance. The third character is a man who is imprisoned and facing death; he is filled with regret and sorrow for his past actions, and is desperate for forgiveness and redemption. Each of these characters is a symbol for the way in which we all yearn for love and acceptance, and the lengths to which we will go in order to achieve it.
The chorus offers a powerful message of hope and liberation, as the singer declares that they will love each of these characters unconditionally, no matter what they have done or what they may become. This love is not dependent on external factors, but rather on a fundamental understanding of each person's inherent worth and value. By offering this kind of love, the singer is providing the characters with a transformative experience, one that allows them to see themselves in a new light and to feel accepted and loved in a profound way. "What Love Really Means" is a beautiful and moving song that speaks to the heart of what it means to be human: to be loved, and to love in return.
Line by Line Meaning
He cries in the corner where nobody sees
He is all alone, crying where no one can see him.
He's the kid with the story no one would believe
He has experienced something so unbelievable that no one would believe him even if he shared it.
He prays every night
He talks to God every single night.
Dear God, won't you please
He asks God for a favor.
Could you send someone here who will love me?
He wants someone who will love and accept him for who he truly is.
Who will love me for me?
He wonders if there is anyone who will love him despite all of his flaws and mistakes.
Not for what I have done or what I will become
He hopes to find someone who will love him without any judgment, based on who he is as a person, rather than his past or future aspirations.
'Cause nobody has shown me what love
He has never experienced genuine love from anyone in his life.
What love really means, what love really means
He longs to understand the true meaning of love.
Her office is shrinking a little each day
Her world is getting smaller, and she feels stuck in a difficult situation.
She's the woman whose husband has run away
Her husband has left her, and she is struggling to cope with the loss.
She'll go to the gym after working today
She tries to keep herself occupied by going to the gym after work.
Maybe if she was thinner then he would've stayed
She wonders if her husband would have stayed if she were thinner or more attractive.
And she says
She speaks these words to herself or to someone else.
He's waiting to die as he sits all alone
He is in prison, facing death, and he is completely alone.
He's a man in a cell who regrets what he's done
He feels immense regret for the actions that led him to be imprisoned.
He utters a cry from the depths of his soul
He cries out, expressing the deepest pain he feels inside.
"Oh Lord, forgive me, I want to go home"
He asks God for forgiveness and longs to go back to his old life.
Then he heard a voice somewhere deep inside
He hears a voice within himself. It could be his own conscience or divine guidance.
And it said,
The voice he heard spoke these words in his mind.
I know you've murdered and I know you've lied
The voice acknowledges the bad things he has done in the past.
And I have watched you suffer all of your life
The voice has seen him suffer throughout his life, and empathizes with his pain.
And now that you'll listen I'll, I'll tell you that I
The voice wants him to listen carefully to what it is about to say.
I will love you for you
The voice promises to love him for who he is, despite his past actions.
I will give you the love
The voice will offer him love.
The love that you never knew
The love he will receive from the voice is something he has never experienced before.
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Written by: David Heller, Jennifer J Heller
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@theharshtruthoutthere
Yet still don`t know the truth? Rapture = starting point for the tribulation.
The point of rapture taking place after tribulation? Who will then be raptured out? In trib. period all real Christ followers /Christians will be beaten to death - shot to death - beheaded. That late ain`t left a soul to be raptured out.
Do you not read bible verses with understanding?
Luke 21:36 | View whole chapter | See verse in context
Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
What are you gonna escape that late in time? When everything is over. as you saying that rapture is after the trib. period.
@brunoballesteros2345
Roxanne Walton
"For you are a holy people, who belong to the Lord your God. Of all the people on earth, the Lord your God has chosen you to be his own special treasure."
Deuteronomy 7:6
And who belong to God?
" Anyone who belongs to God listens gladly to the words of God."
John 8:47
And what is listening to God?
"I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then FOLLOWS it. It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays the foundation on solid rock. When the floodwaters rise and break against that house, it stands firm because it is well built."
Luke 6:47-48
You are in the Heart of God. He loves you so much that He gave His life for you, even if it were only you on earth Jesus would come and die for you. But God is Justice, he can only help you if you hear his voice.
If you are going through some problem I would like to make an invitation, can I?
@brunoballesteros2345
Roxanne Walton I'm glad you want help! :)
Allow me to invite you to my church: 7075 Southwest Freeway Houston, TX 77074. We will be waiting with open arms to welcome you this Sunday at 10 am, 3 pm and 6 pm. I would like that in addition to participating in the worship you talk with one of us so that we can help you, please.
Roxanne, no matter what problem you are going through, I can assure you that God can solve it, no matter what! Please come and let us help you.
I will add you on Facebook and you can count on me for whatever, any doubt you have please don't hesitate to ask.
"The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him."
2 Chronicles 16:9
@theharshtruthoutthere
In bible we read that there`s really no such thing as "one true love" .
Therefore why do we mate? - to multiply the earth.
Is mating something we all must do? - NO. Only enough that mankind won`t die out.
Why each and everyone had given reproductive tools then? - We all have temporary lives here, everyone can die at every moment.
We can`t mate with blood shares (family members) otherwise we will create THE INBREEDS. (Inbriiding (Inbreeding)
Child + adult = wrong choice also. For we were created conscious beings (beings who know and understand right and wrong).
Therefore supporting child + adult mating = are we insane? (mentally sick).
There is time given to be a child (up to 20 years) and time to be an adult (20 - 120 years).
We are humans - created by GOD in His image. Now what that means? - being created in 3 parts (SPIRIT + SOUL + BODY = LIVING SOUL /ALIVE HUMAN).
In short: We are conscious beings clothed into carnal but finally changed into fully spiritual, that means= all 3 parts are spiritual. the body also. For it is carnal now but spiritual later and that forever.
Therefore what matters about human lives: the way we live it and our characters.
That`s the way i see it.
We dont know all of that because we don`t read the one book that is filled with that spiritual knowledge = THE BIBLE (1611 KJV).
@jakewilson910
Who's listening to this in 2024??? Anyone and who else besides me whose hurting for love???
@chaimveron855
Loving is a pain and there's love in everything
@marcia6190
Can't stop crying! Can't stop thinking about how the song touched my soul. I have never felt truly loved and at 67 hearing this makes realize that He has loved me all this time!!
@tnxjesus
Yes he has but the thing about the Lord is that his love is waiting for us to be willing to be loved. He is incredible isnt he. Wow. What love really mean? Look at the cross. Thats what it means.
@ashleyjamiel7129
A god who loves his kids so much that he gave his son couldn't send others to hell i mean if he loved us why make us flawed and allow us to fail? Seems like a way to control people
@tnxjesus
@@ashleyjamiel7129 he gave us a free will. Why? Because he doesnt want robots. Forced love isnt love. He want those who will love him because he is who he is. Believe it or not God wants love like everyone else. But his nature his pure and anything that isnt pure cannot be in his presence. And since we ourselves gave up our pureness God in his love paid the price that we owe in order to be able to be pure through the blood of Christ. And with God there is no double jeopardy because Jesus paid the price we dont have to pay it but the thing is you have to accept that he paid the price otherwise you have to pay it on your own. Thats what get you sent to hell its your own choice.
@robertlamka708
every step of the way
@marcia6190
@@jesusismysavior6395 Thank you Bea! I am better because i no longer feel alone. Jesus lives within me and he is mine and i am his! Hope you are well in Germany and safe after your floods and now the delta covid outbreak. Its surging upward in the states!Peace and Love! Your sister in Christ!🕊️💜🕊️♾️
@mikenealon5037
Who else cries every time this song is played?
@christopherjones7023
+Mike Not Ike Not sure, but I'm coming close on my second time.