Heaven Give Me Words
Propaganda Lyrics


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Take these words they come out wrong
They won't express this old emotional thing
If you could see inside my mind
You'd know the love and feel this passionate thing
You stepped into my locked out world
I felt your touch on my shoulder
You turned my mind right over
Like a child before it learns to speak
I turn to stone, I turn to stone
Heaven give me words to tell you
How I am feeling
What I am needing
Heaven let this message reach you
This desperation
Will stop my heart from beating
I won't be giving in
I'll die if I don't tell you just how I feel
I'll make you truly understand
What kind of man could live with feelings
Of steel
I used to be so self contained
When I thought about love
A conversation heart to heart
I must confess this old emotional thing
Before you think that I'm a fool
There's a flame that burns here
Here's a feeling that's so rare
It's my nightmare when I go to speak
I turn to stone, I turn to stone
Heaven give me words to tell you
How I am feeling
What I am needing
Heaven let this message reach you
This desperation
Will stop my heart from beating
Heaven give me words
Heaven give pride
Heaven let this message reach you
You've seen a heart worn on my sleeve
I must express this old emotional thing
Please be a witness to my dreams
Or I'll wake up and say now
Can this be real?
Before you think that I'm a fool
There's a flame that burns here
Here's a feeling that's so rare
It's my nightmare when I go to speak
I turn to stone, I turn to stone
Heaven give me words to tell you
How I am feeling
What I am needing
Heaven let this message reach you
This desperation
Will stop my heart from beating
Heaven give me words to tell you
How I am feeling
What I am needing
Heaven let this message reach you
This desperation
Will stop my heart from beating
Heaven give me words




Heaven give pride
Heaven let this message reach you

Overall Meaning

The song "Heaven Give Me Words" by the band Propaganda is a heartfelt plea for the perfect words to express the singer's love and emotions towards another person. The opening line, "Take these words they come out wrong," sets the stage for the struggle the singer faces in finding the right words to communicate their feelings. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been closed off emotionally in the past but has been profoundly affected by the touch of the person they are addressing. The phrase "I turn to stone" highlights the paralysis and fear the singer feels at the prospect of opening up and expressing themselves.


Throughout the song, the singer implores heaven to give them the words they need to convey their feelings to the person they love. The desperation in the lyrics is palpable, with lines like "This desperation will stop my heart from beating" underscoring the importance and urgency of the message. Despite the fear and anxiety expressed in the song, there is also a sense of hope and determination. The line "I won't be giving in, I'll die if I don't tell you how I feel" suggests the singer's willingness to take a risk and be vulnerable to achieve a deeper connection.


Line by Line Meaning

Take these words they come out wrong
My attempts to express my emotions are failing me.


They won't express this old emotional thing
My emotions are deep and complex and difficult to articulate.


If you could see inside my mind
If you could understand everything that I am feeling.


You'd know the love and feel this passionate thing
You would understand the intensity of my emotions.


You stepped into my locked out world
You've entered my private emotional space.


I felt your touch on my shoulder
Your presence has affected me deeply.


You turned my mind right over
You've disrupted my thought patterns.


Like a child before it learns to speak
I am overwhelmed and unable to express myself.


I turn to stone, I turn to stone
My anxiety and fear are paralyzing.


Heaven give me words to tell you
I am desperate for the ability to effectively communicate my feelings.


How I am feeling
The depth and complexity of my emotions.


What I am needing
What I require from you emotionally.


Heaven let this message reach you
I am praying for a way to effectively express myself to you.


This desperation
I am at my breaking point and cannot contain my emotions any longer.


Will stop my heart from beating
My emotional turmoil is taking a severe physical toll on me.


I won't be giving in
I am determined to express my feelings to you regardless of the consequences.


I'll die if I don't tell you just how I feel
I cannot continue to suppress my emotions any longer and must tell you how I truly feel.


I'll make you truly understand
I will do everything in my power to ensure that you fully comprehend my emotions.


What kind of man could live with feelings of steel
I cannot live with the emotional distance and detachment that I have been exhibiting.


I used to be so self contained
I have previously repressed and suppressed my emotions.


When I thought about love
In the past, I viewed love from a very analytical and logical perspective.


A conversation heart to heart
I now recognize the importance of deep and meaningful conversations.


I must confess this old emotional thing
I am acknowledging my previous emotional repression and expressing my deep emotions.


Before you think that I'm a fool
I am afraid of being judged and viewed negatively.


There's a flame that burns here
I am filled with a passionate desire for emotional connection.


Here's a feeling that's so rare
My emotions are so intense and unique that they are difficult to describe.


It's my nightmare when I go to speak
My inability to express my emotions is causing me great distress.


Heaven give me words
I am pleading for help in expressing myself effectively.


Heaven give pride
I am asking for the confidence and courage to express myself truthfully.


You've seen a heart worn on my sleeve
My emotions are visible and transparent to you.


Please be a witness to my dreams
I need your emotional support and understanding.


Or I'll wake up and say now can this be real?
I fear that my emotional connection with you may not be reciprocated and I may be living in a fantasy.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: HOWARD JONES, IAN STANLEY, MICHAEL MERTENS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@yakumogunter3655

Take these words they come out wrong
They won't express this old emotional thing
If you could see inside my mind
You'd know the love and feel this passionate thing
You stepped into my locked out world
I felt your touch on my shoulder
You turned my mind right over
Like a child before it learns to speak
I turn to stone, I turn to stone
Heaven give me words to tell you
How I am feeling
What I am needing
Heaven let this message reach you
This desperation
Will stop my heart from beating
I won't be giving in
I'll die if I don't tell you just how I feel
I'll make you truly understand
What kind of man could live with feelings
Of steel
I used to be so self contained
When I thought about love
A conversation heart to heart
I must confess this old emotional thing
Before you think that I'm a fool
There's a flame that burns here
Here's a feeling that's so rare
It's my nightmare when I go to speak
I turn to stone, I turn to stone
Heaven give me words to tell you
How I am feeling
What I am needing
Heaven let this message reach you
This desperation
Will stop my heart from beating
Heaven give me words
Heaven give pride
Heaven let this message reach you
You've seen a heart worn on my sleeve
I must express this old emotional thing
Please be a witness to my dreams
Or I'll wake up and say now
Can this be real?
Before you think that I'm a fool
There's a flame that burns here
Here's a feeling that's so rare
It's my nightmare when I go to speak
I turn to stone, I turn to stone
Heaven give me words to tell you
How I am feeling
What I am needing
Heaven let this message reach you
This desperation
Will stop my heart from beating
Heaven give me words to tell you
How I am feeling
What I am needing
Heaven let this message reach you
This desperation
Will stop my heart from beating
Heaven give me words
Heaven give pride
Heaven let this message reach you



All comments from YouTube:

@alanroutledge6717

An absolute classic that should've been in the top 5 UK charts, sadly only made 36. Shameful in the grand scheme of things as this was easily one of the best songs they did. Betsi Miller was an absolute stunner with a truly gorgeous voice to match. Howard Jones co-wrote it and the production was class. Still one of my favourites from 1990 and happier times...

@fernandogodoy2773

Nice voice, nice song, nice classic of the years 90! ❤️😃 From 🇦🇷 Argentina

@ricardolamazon1894

Betsi Miller! Una dulzura especial!

@MT-mi4zz

How can this beautiful, timeless classic have only 89K views?

@pulkwiat77

Piękne.... Pozdrowienia dla wszystkich fanów tej melodii 🎶🌤️🌼🍀🐬🌞

@yakumogunter3655

Take these words they come out wrong
They won't express this old emotional thing
If you could see inside my mind
You'd know the love and feel this passionate thing
You stepped into my locked out world
I felt your touch on my shoulder
You turned my mind right over
Like a child before it learns to speak
I turn to stone, I turn to stone
Heaven give me words to tell you
How I am feeling
What I am needing
Heaven let this message reach you
This desperation
Will stop my heart from beating
I won't be giving in
I'll die if I don't tell you just how I feel
I'll make you truly understand
What kind of man could live with feelings
Of steel
I used to be so self contained
When I thought about love
A conversation heart to heart
I must confess this old emotional thing
Before you think that I'm a fool
There's a flame that burns here
Here's a feeling that's so rare
It's my nightmare when I go to speak
I turn to stone, I turn to stone
Heaven give me words to tell you
How I am feeling
What I am needing
Heaven let this message reach you
This desperation
Will stop my heart from beating
Heaven give me words
Heaven give pride
Heaven let this message reach you
You've seen a heart worn on my sleeve
I must express this old emotional thing
Please be a witness to my dreams
Or I'll wake up and say now
Can this be real?
Before you think that I'm a fool
There's a flame that burns here
Here's a feeling that's so rare
It's my nightmare when I go to speak
I turn to stone, I turn to stone
Heaven give me words to tell you
How I am feeling
What I am needing
Heaven let this message reach you
This desperation
Will stop my heart from beating
Heaven give me words to tell you
How I am feeling
What I am needing
Heaven let this message reach you
This desperation
Will stop my heart from beating
Heaven give me words
Heaven give pride
Heaven let this message reach you

@sonicrecords3478

Swego czasu w Polsce dość popularne zdaje się, znane z LP3. Jak ja lubię taką muzykę, takiej się już nie gra. Ma to charakterystyczne niepowtarzalne brzmienie lat 1989-1992 ale wcisnąć to dziś słuchaczom w radiu jako nowość wielki hit i hitem było by po raz kolejny 31 lat później

@sonicrecords3478

A przy okazji na tym nagraniu to niepowtarzalne brzmienie nie ma niższych częstotliwości. Z czego zgrane tak bez basu

@leonardcohen6998

Betsy miller is so beatiful ♥

@larsyxa

Simply one of the best pop songs ever.

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