It appears on Tom Odell’s album Long Way Down.
Heal
Tom Odell Lyrics
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And take my pain
Like an empty bottle takes the rain
And heal, heal, heal, heal
And take my past
And take my sins
Like an empty sail takes the wind
And tell me some things last
And tell me some things last
And take a heart
And take a hand
Like an ocean takes the dirty sand
And heal, heal, hell, heal
And take my mind
And take my pain
Like an empty bottle takes the rain
And heal, heal, hell, heal
And tell me some things last
And tell me some things last
And tell me some things last
And tell me some things last
In Tom Odell's song Heal, the singer is asking for someone or something to take away his pain, both physical and emotional. He wants to be relieved of his burdens and asks for a healing power to help him overcome his struggles. He uses metaphors to convey his message; just like an empty bottle takes the rain, he wants his mind and pain to be taken away so they can be replaced with something positive. The same goes for his past and sins, which he wants to be taken away like an empty sail takes the wind.
The next verse describes his heart and hand being taken away, like an ocean takes away dirty sand. This line of the song can be interpreted in two ways. He could be describing his heart and hand as the dirty sand and asking to have it replaced with something pure like the ocean. Alternatively, he could be describing the ocean as the problem and is to be taken away by his heart and hand. However, both interpretations end with the same goal--heal.
The chorus repeats the first verse, emphasizing the importance of being healed from the pain and burden. The final verse ends with the same question as the first verse, asking for someone or something to heal him and reminding them to tell him that some things last.
Overall, the song Heal is a cry for help from someone who is in distress, who wants to be relieved of their burdens and healed of their pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Take my mind
Please take away my worries and concerns
And take my pain
Take away my physical and emotional pain
Like an empty bottle takes the rain
Let my mind and body be cleansed of all negativity
And heal, heal, heal, heal
Please help me heal and recover from all afflictions
And take my past
Help me let go of my past mistakes and regrets
And take my sins
Help me overcome my guilt and shame
Like an empty sail takes the wind
Let me be guided towards positivity and righteousness
And tell me some things last
Assure me that some things are meant to endure
And take a heart
Take my emotions and feelings
And take a hand
Take my actions and deeds
Like an ocean takes the dirty sand
Let me be rid of all impurities and flaws
And heal, heal, hell, heal
Please continue to help me heal and recover
And tell me some things last
Reassure me that some things in life will endure
And tell me some things last
Repeat the message of hope and perseverance
And tell me some things last
Emphasize the importance of having faith in the future
And tell me some things last
End on the hopeful note that some things will always endure
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tom Peter Odell
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@zamircasab8
tom odell one of the most underrated artists, he just sings and plays with true feeling
@fanofbirdysongsandmusic2206
One of my favourites male artists
@demo_gurtin6979
+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1
@Aveno_music
He is a monster in live. I can't wait to see him again one day.
@ruslanaizaitka7855
So true
@ruslanaizaitka7855
@@fanofbirdysongsandmusic2206 same
@oscarb9636
This song gives me peace of mind, almost like the world just stands still…
@ankitaburman5406
Exactly
@gxtz7528
Yeah.. it’s lonely but nice 🙂
@jesusisking3814
We all have sinned, and have broken God’s law (The Ten Commandments). Wrong doing deserves justice and must be punished (just like how a criminal has to pay for the crime they have committed) but God saved us from the eternal punishment of our sins by sending His Son Jesus Christ to pay the penalty for us, so that we may have everlasting life. Now for you to accept the free gift of grace, you must repent of your sins and put your faith in Jesus Christ and you will you be saved from eternal punishment, and be given everlasting life. By faith you will receive the Holy Spirit and He will transform your heart and clean you from the inside out. Turn away from sin, read Bible, pray for Jesus to reveal Himself to you and change you, seek to do what is right according to the Bible. Much love and God bless.