Prayer
Johnny Hollow Lyrics


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If I had a god…
If I had a god it wouldn't be hard to go on

If I had a prayer…
If I had a prayer I'd say God, you told us too much
You showed us too much

And I've fallen too far,
Fallen too far,
Fallen too far, and I fear that it's been too long

But I, being poor, have only my dreams
I have spread my dreams under your feet

I'm a chameleon, drinking to feel again, god...
God knows I've tried so hard

But I've fallen too far,
Fallen too far,
Fallen too far, and I fear that it's been too long...





Fallen too far…

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Johnny Hollow's song "Prayer" delve into themes of doubt and uncertainty. The singer is contemplating the idea of God and what it means to have faith. The opening line, "If I had a god, it wouldn't be hard to go on," speaks to the longing for guidance and comfort that we as humans often seek from a higher power. However, the repetition of "fallen too far" and the sense of despair in the lyrics suggest that the singer has lost faith or is struggling to maintain it.


The line, "If I had a prayer, I'd say God, you told us too much, you showed us too much" is a powerful statement about the overwhelming nature of the world we live in. The singer is suggesting that perhaps we have been given too much information or too much responsibility, and that this is causing us to falter in our faith. The reference to the singer being poor amplifies this uncertainty - perhaps they feel that they do not have the resources to handle the burdens that God has placed upon them.


Throughout the song, there is a sense of searching and longing for something to believe in. The final line, "Fallen too far," is repeated like a mantra, emphasizing the singer's uncertainty and fear. Overall, the lyrics of "Prayer" are a powerful exploration of doubt and the struggle to maintain faith in the face of overwhelming circumstances.


Line by Line Meaning

If I had a god it wouldn't be hard to go on
The singer is struggling to continue without the support of a higher power or deity.


If I had a prayer I'd say God, you told us too much
The singer feels that God has revealed too much about the harsh realities of life.


You showed us too much
God has allowed humanity to witness too much suffering and cruelty.


And I've fallen too far, Fallen too far, Fallen too far, and I fear that it's been too long
The artist feels as though they've hit rock bottom and it may be too late to recover.


But I, being poor, have only my dreams
Despite their lack of material wealth, the artist holds onto their aspirations and hopes.


I have spread my dreams under your feet
The singer has entrusted their dreams to God and prays for divine guidance in achieving them.


I'm a chameleon, drinking to feel again, god...
The singer is struggling with their identity and may have turned to destructive coping mechanisms.


God knows I've tried so hard
The artist recognizes that they have put forth effort to overcome their struggles, but feel as though it hasn't been enough.


But I've fallen too far, Fallen too far, Fallen too far, and I fear that it's been too long...
The repetition emphasizes the artist's despair and sense of hopelessness.




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Gertrude Ingeborgsen

I love this cello sound!!! 

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This is my favorite track  It snuck up on me, dug it's claws in and I don't mind one bit.

Theofino

He Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven

Had I the heaven's embroidered cloths,
Enwrought with golden and silver light,
The blue and the dim and the dark cloths
Of night and light and the half-light,

I would spread the cloths under your feet:
But I, being poor, have only my dreams;
I have spread my dreams under your feet;
Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.

William Butler Yeats

Janine White

WB Yeats inspiration

P. Bhraonain

One of my favourite poems of all time.

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