Heaven Knows
The Pretty Reckless Lyrics

Jimmy's in the back with a pocket of high
Jimmy is in the backseat with a bag of drugs.

If you listen close, you can hear him cry
Jimmy is crying and upset, despite trying to hide it.

Oh, lord, heaven knows, we belong way down below
The singer feels like they belong in a dark, negative place, despite the hope for guidance from a higher power.

Judy's in the front seat picking up trash
Judy is working low-paying or undesirable jobs to make ends meet.

Living on the dough, gotta make that cash
Judy is surviving on the money she earns, but it's not a comfortable or fulfilling lifestyle.

Won't be pretty, won't be sweet, she's just sittin' there on her feet
Judy's job is likely dirty, demeaning or exhausting, and she has no choice but to sit and endure it.

Oh, lord, tell us so, we belong way down below
Again, the singer begs for guidance from a higher power, as they feel lost in a negative space.

I've had better days, man, I've seen better days
The artist has experienced happier times, but they are struggling now.

I've had better ways, man, I know better ways
The artist believes they have made better decisions in the past and regrets their current actions.

One, two, three and four, the devil's knocking at your door
The artist feels as though they are being tested or tempted by negative forces.

Caught in the eye of a dead man's lie, show you life with your head held high
The singer feels trapped by deceit and lies, but tries to stay optimistic and positive.

Now you're on your knees with your head hung low, big man tells you where to go
The artist feels humbled and powerless, with someone else controlling their destiny.

Tell 'em it's good, tell 'em okay, don't do a goddamn thing they say
The singer is being told what to do or how to act, but they refuse to follow those orders.

Jeanna's in the back with a pocket of high
Jeanna also has a bag of drugs with her.

If you listen close, you can hear the crying
Jeanna is also upset and crying.