Prior to founding Sugarland, she released several solo works and, in 2008, released the EP, Katy the Wonder Cub.
Heaven Knows
Kristen Hall Lyrics
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And got none.
Still I'm driven by something I can't explain
It's not a cross, it is a choice
I cannot help but to hear his voice
I only wish that I could listen without shame
CHORUS
Let it rain
Let it rain, oh let it rain
Let it rain on me
I have been a witness to a perfect crime
I wipe the grin off of my face to hide the blame
It isn't worth the tears you cry to have a perfect alibi
Now I'm beaten at the hand of my own game
CHORUS
It isn't easy ot be kinda
With all these demons in my mind
I only hope one day I'll come clean
CHORUS
Let it rain
let it rain on me
Let it rain, oh let it rain
Let it rain on me
Come take my hand
We can walk in to the light
And without fear
We can see through the darkest night
CHORUS repeat
The lyrics of Kristen Hall's song "Heaven Knows" are very powerful and thought-provoking. The singer of the song has given a lot but received nothing in return. Despite this, she feels driven by a force she can't explain. It's not a religious symbol like the cross but a personal choice. However, she wishes she could listen to this force without feeling ashamed.
The chorus of the song talks about letting the rain fall on her. This could be interpreted as her way of cleansing her soul of all her past wrongdoings. She has been a witness to a perfect crime and has been hiding her guilt behind a grin. However, she realizes that it's not worth it to have a perfect alibi if it means shedding tears of regret. She has played her own game and has been beaten at it, and she now acknowledges that it's not easy to be kind when there are demons in her mind. She hopes that one day she will come clean and be free of these demons.
In the last part of the song, the singer invites someone to come take her hand so that they can walk into the light without fear. The rain is a metaphor for the cleansing of the soul, and by letting it rain on her, the singer is ready to face the truth and overcome her demons.
Line by Line Meaning
I have given, I have given
And got none.
I have given my all, but I have received nothing in return.
Still I'm driven by something I can't explain
It's not a cross, it is a choice
I cannot help but to hear his voice
I only wish that I could listen without shame
Despite not receiving anything, I am motivated by an unknown force. It is not a burden, but a decision I have made. I cannot resist the voice inside my head, but I wish I could do so without feeling ashamed.
Let it rain
Let it rain on me
Let it rain, oh let it rain
Let it rain on me
I want to be baptized by the rain, so that I can cleanse myself of my past troubles.
I have been a witness to a perfect crime
I wipe the grin off of my face to hide the blame
It isn't worth the tears you cry to have a perfect alibi
Now I'm beaten at the hand of my own game
I have seen something wrong happen, but instead of taking responsibility, I hide any signs of guilt. Trying to hide your mistakes is not worth the pain it causes. Now I am suffering the consequences of my actions.
It isn't easy ot be kinda
With all these demons in my mind
I only hope one day I'll come clean
It is not easy to be good when you are battling demons in your own mind. But, I hope one day I will confess all my wrongdoings.
Come take my hand
We can walk in to the light
And without fear
We can see through the darkest night
CHORUS repeat
Take my hand, and we can move forward toward salvation together. We will no longer fear the night, as we can now see a bright future ahead. Let the chorus repeat.
Contributed by Carter E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.