Heaven Knows
Orange and Lemons Lyrics


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There are times
When I'm lyin' in my bed
How I pellow and cry from this stupid get
And my eyes are like windshields on a rainy day
Almost rubbed-out, swelling
As I keep on
Diggin' my face
In these cold hands of mine
Heaven knows how embittered, I am

Cause this angel has flown away from me
Leaving me in drunken misery
I should have clipped her wings
And made her mine
For all eternity
Now this angel has flown away from me
I thought I had the strength to set her free
I did what I did
Because I love her so
Will she ever find her way
Back home to me

I'm so tired
I feel like catching forty-winks
Being up all night in this elbow-room
That puts me in a trance
Where hopes and dreams come true
Now my lips are burning
And my eyes are hurting
From these fumes I make
Still I light another cigarette
Just to pass my time
Oh, heaven knows how embittered, I am

Cause this angel has flown away from me
Leaving me in drunken misery
I should have clipped her wings
And made her mine
For all eternity
Now this angel has flown away from me
I thought I had the strength to set her free
I did what I did
Because I love her so




Will she ever find her way
Back home to me

Overall Meaning

Orange and Lemons's song Heaven Knows reflects the pain and heartbreak of a man who has lost the love of his life. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of his state of mind as he lies in bed, crying and staring out the window. His eyes are misty like windshields on a rainy day, almost rubbed-out and swollen from tears. He tries to bury his face in his cold hands to hide his pain, but it is all in vain. The bitterness he feels is intense, and no one can understand the depth of his anguish.


The man blames himself for not having the strength to keep the woman he loves by his side. He feels like an angel has flown away from him, leaving him in drunken misery. He wishes he had clipped her wings and made her his for all eternity. He acknowledges that he did what he did because he loved her so much, yet wonders if she will ever find her way back home to him. The lyrics reveal a deep sense of loss, regret, and longing that can only come from losing the one you love.


Overall, Orange and Lemons's song Heaven Knows is a poignant reflection of the pain of losing someone you love. The lyrics capture the range of emotions that accompany heartbreak, including sadness, bitterness, regret, and longing. The song's melody and tone perfectly complement the words, making it a powerful and moving ode to lost love.


Line by Line Meaning

There are times
At certain moments in my life


When I'm lyin' in my bed
When I am lying down in my bed


How I pellow and cry from this stupid get
I cry and sob because of this foolish mistake


And my eyes are like windshields on a rainy day
My eyes are blurry and teary, like raindrops on a car windshield


Almost rubbed-out, swelling
Almost faded and swollen from crying


As I keep on
While I continue


Diggin' my face
Pressing my face


In these cold hands of mine
Into my own cold hands


Heaven knows how embittered, I am
I am extremely bitter, and only God knows how much


Cause this angel has flown away from me
Because my beloved has left me and gone away like an angel


Leaving me in drunken misery
Leaving me in a state of emotional pain and confusion


I should have clipped her wings
I should have prevented her from leaving and kept her for myself


And made her mine
And made her my own


For all eternity
Forever


Now this angel has flown away from me
Now my beloved has left me and gone away like an angel


I thought I had the strength to set her free
I believed that I had the courage to let her go


I did what I did
I took the action that I did


Because I love her so
Because I love her deeply


Will she ever find her way
Will she ever come back


Back home to me
To return to me


I'm so tired
I am exhausted


I feel like catching forty-winks
I feel like taking a nap


Being up all night in this elbow-room
Being awake all night in this cramped space


That puts me in a trance
That makes me feel hypnotized


Where hopes and dreams come true
Where I can dream and hope for good things to happen


Now my lips are burning
Now my lips are in pain


And my eyes are hurting
And my eyes are in pain


From these fumes I make
From the smoke of the cigarette I am smoking


Still I light another cigarette
Nonetheless, I light another cigarette


Just to pass my time
Just to spend my time


Oh, heaven knows how embittered, I am
Oh, God only knows how bitter I am




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@janellaocampo9980

Orange & Lemons - Heaven Knows

There are times when I'm lying in my bed
How I bellow and cry from this stupid get
And my eyes are like windshields on a rainy day
Almost rubbed down, swelling, as I keep on
Dipping my face in these cold hands of mine
Heaven knows how bitter I am

'Cause this angel has flown away from me
Leaving me in drunken misery
I should have clipped her wings and made her mine for all eternity
Now, this angel has flown away from me
Thought I had the strength to set her free
Did what I did because I love her so
Will she ever find her way back home to me? Ah-ah

I'm so tired, I feel like catching 40 winks
Being up all night in this elbow room
That puts me in a trance
Where hopes and dreams come true
Now, my lips are burning and my eyes are hurting
From this fumes I mixed 'til I light another
Cigarette just to pass my time, oh
Heaven knows how embittered I am

'Cause this angel has flown away from me
Leaving me in drunken misery
I should have clipped her wings and made her mine for all eternity
Now, this angel has flown away from me
Thought I had the strength to set her free
Did what I did because I love her so
Will she ever find her way back home to me? Ah-ah
Ah-ah



@kairuora1359

There are times when I'm lying in my bed
How I bellow and cry from this stupid game
And my eyes are like windshields on a rainy day
Almost rubbed-down, swelling
As I keep on dipping my face in these cold hands of mine
Heaven knows how embittered I am

'Cause this angel has flown away from me
Leaving me in drunken misery
I should have clipped her wings
And made her mine for all eternity

Now, this angel has flown away from me
Thought I had the strength to set her free
Did what I did because I love her so
Will she ever find her way back home to me? Ah-ah

I'm so tired, I feel like catching 40 winks
Being up all night in this elbow room
That puts me in a trance
Where hopes and dreams come true

Now, my lips are burning
And my eyes are hurting
From these fumes I make, still, I light another cigarette
Just to pass my time, oh
Heaven knows how embittered I am

'Cause this angel has flown away from me
Leaving me in drunken misery
I should have clipped her wings
And made her mine for all eternity

Now, this angel has flown away from me
Thought I had the strength to set her free
Did what I did because I love her so
Will she ever find her way back home to me? Ah-ah

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh



@crizaldomas3268

There are times
When I'm lyin' in my bed
How I bellow and cry from this stupid get
And my eyes are like windshields on a rainy day
Almost rubbed-out, swelling
As I keep on
Diggin' my face
In these cold hands of mine
Heaven knows how embittered, I am
Cause this angel has flown away from me
Leaving me in drunken misery
I should have clipped her wings
And made her mine
For all eternity
Now this angel has flown away from me
I thought I had the strength to set her free
I did what I did
Because I love her so
Will she ever find her way
Back home to me.?
I'm so tired
I feel like catching forty-winks
Being up all night in this elbow-room
That puts me in a trance
Where hopes and dreams come true
Now my lips are burning
And my eyes are hurting
From these fumes I make
Still I light another cigarette
Just to pass my time
Oh, heaven knows how embittered, I am
Cause this angel has flown away from me
Leaving me in drunken misery
I should have clipped her wings
And made her mine
For all eternity
Now this angel has flown away from me
I thought I had the strength to set her free
I did what I did
Because I love her so
Will she ever find her way
Back home to me?



@papawowo2587

Here's the lyrics for those who didn't know the song

She's always on my mind
From the time I wake up,
Till I close my eyes.
She's everywhere I go
She's all I know.

And though she's so far away,
It just keeps getting stronger everyday
And even now she's gone
I'm still holding on

So tell me, where do I start
'Coz it's breakin' my heart
Don't wanna let her go

Chorus:
Maybe my love will come back someday
Only heaven knows
And maybe our hearts will find a way
But only heaven knows
And all I can do is hope & pray
'Coz heaven knows.

My friends keep telling me
That if you really love her,
You've gotta set her free
And if she returns in time
I'll know she's mine

But tell me, where do I start
'Coz it's breakin' my heart
Don't wanna let her go

(Repeat Chorus)
Maybe my love will come back someday
Only heaven knows
And maybe our hearts will find a way
But only heaven knows
And all I can do is hope & pray
'Coz heaven knows.

Bridge:
Why I live in despair
'Coz wide awake or dreamin',
I know she's never there
And all the time I act so brave,
I'm shakin' inside
Why does it hurt me so?

(Repeat Chorus)
Maybe my love will come back someday
Only heaven knows
And maybe our hearts will find a way
But only heaven knows
And all I can do is hope & pray
'Coz heaven knows.

Heaven knows... heaven knows...



All comments from YouTube:

@keithcordova3685

Is it just me or this song hits different when its raining or your alone and sad. Reminds me of teenage days.

@showbizscoop

yes po,gusto ko ngang bumalik sa 90's kung pwede lang.yung mga panahong wala ka pang iisiping problema.☺️

@rivaesteves9247

Currently raining at the middle of the night ..

@mariaane3445

Same feeling, there are the times that i regret my decision and people's decisions for my life and now I am alone facing those consequences.

@macmac9359

Right now dude ☺️

@selenedom3094

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@jemjemjamjam2187

My brother listened to this song every day of his life, now he's already an angel.

@emperorpogi9858

condolence bro

@leafontanilla2806

😭

@bdz1041

😭 that's so sad

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