Help
surveyor Lyrics

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You formed my flesh with dust in your hands
And by your breath I walk in the land
Part of your plan
And you're so good, proof is all around me
And oh I should be happy to just be
Here on my own, here on my own

I need help like the ocean needed the sand

Love, like creation needed a plan
I need help
And I need love
I need help like the ocean needed the sand
Love, like creation needed a plan
I need help
And I need love

I could never be what you want me to be
Unless there is a missing part of me
Apart from me

I need help like the ocean needed the sand
Love, like creation needed a plan
I need help
And I need love
I need help like the ocean needed the sand
Love, like creation needed a plan
I need help
And I need love

You're so good
You're so good
You're so good
You know I could not be alone

I need help like the ocean needed the sand
Love, like creation needed a plan
I need help
And I need love
I need help like the ocean needed the sand
Love, like creation needed a plan

I need help
And I need love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Surveyor's song Help convey a sense of dependence on a higher power, whose creation is all around us. The opening lines suggest that we are made from the dust of the earth, but ultimately given life by the breath of a higher power, who has a plan for us. The singer acknowledges the goodness of this plan and their desire to be happy in their given circumstances, but they also admit to a fundamental need for help and love, without which they cannot be truly fulfilled.

The repeated refrain "I need help like the ocean needed the sand, love like creation needed a plan" emphasizes the singer's plea for assistance and love, drawing a parallel between their own neediness and the essential elements that make up the natural world. The final lines suggest a sense of trust and gratitude towards the higher power, acknowledging their inability to be alone and their reliance on this power for guidance and purpose.

Overall, Help can be interpreted as a song about the universal human desire for connection and purpose, and the acknowledgment of our fundamental dependence on something beyond ourselves.

Line by Line Meaning

You formed my flesh with dust in your hands
I was created by you, and you have molded me into what I am.

And by your breath I walk in the land
You have given me life and sustenance to survive and to thrive in this world.

Part of your plan
I am an integral part of your larger plan for the universe, and every aspect of my life has a greater purpose.

And you're so good, proof is all around me
Your goodness is evident and demonstrated by the beauty and wonder that surrounds me in the world.

And oh I should be happy to just be
I should feel content and fulfilled, simply because I exist and am a part of your plan and creation.

Here on my own, here on my own
I am here in this world, experiencing life and the world around me, but ultimately I am here on my own, individualized and unique in my own right.

I need help like the ocean needed the sand
I am in need of help, much like the ocean needs the sand to shore up its foundation and provide a stable, supportive base.

Love, like creation needed a plan
Just as love is integral to the creation of the world, I also require love and care to thrive and become my true self.

And I need love
In order to grow and fulfill my role in the larger plan, I need love and support from those around me.

I could never be what you want me to be
I realize that I may not always live up to your expectations or what you envision for my life.

Unless there is a missing part of me
However, I also recognize that there may be a part of myself that is not yet whole or complete, and this may be preventing me from reaching my full potential.

Apart from me
This missing part may be separate or distinct from me, and I may need help or guidance in finding it and integrating it into my life.

You're so good
You are a benevolent and loving creator who has my best interests at heart.

You know I could not be alone
I require companionship and connection with others in order to fully realize my potential and purpose in life.

Contributed by Colin L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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