Lyrics
Oh Lord, what's wrong with me
Expressing a sense of personal struggle and questioning one's own state of being.
I can't seem to be what I wanna be
Frustration about not achieving desired goals or identity.
And it's not for the sake of tryin'
Highlighting the persistent effort made despite difficulties.
I tried so hard, God know, and felt like dyin'
Intense effort has been exerted, almost to the point of feeling like giving up.
And if you've been watchin'
Addressing the idea that someone has been observing the struggles.
You woulda seen me cryin'
Expressing vulnerability and emotional pain, possibly observed by others.
So oh Lord, oh Lord
Seeking divine intervention or guidance.
Won't You give me your hand
Pleading for assistance from a higher power.
Won't You give me your hand
-They say ?you can do almost anything?
Quoting a common belief in one's ability to achieve anything with sufficient effort.
If you really try
Doubting the validity of the belief, implying personal struggle despite trying.
But this can't be right
Expressing frustration with the perceived contradiction in the belief system and seeking correction.
Cause I tried both day and night
-So if I'm doin' it wrong
-Please, won't You put me right
-So oh Lord, oh Lord
Repetition of the plea for divine assistance.
Won't You give me your hand
-Won't You give me your hand
-Hope I'm not askin' too much of You
Expressing hesitance in seeking help but acknowledging the necessity.
Don't like really askin', but what else can I do
-Oh, here I go again, I'm cryin'
Reiterating emotional distress and vulnerability.
The pen that I'm writin' this with is dyin'
Symbolizing the challenges of expressing oneself (pen dying) and investing in personal growth (buying paper).
Paper in this book sure took some buyin', Lord
-So oh Lord, oh Lord
Repeated plea for divine assistance.
Won't You give me your hand
-Won't You give me your hand
-Think that's about all I have to say
Conveying the end of the speaker's message and a final request for guidance.
So if You can do anything to help me find my way
-Sure would appreciate you tryin'
Expressing the urgency of receiving help due to life's brevity.
'Cause life's too short and I don't wanna spend it cryin'
-My ma tells me I'm a fool, but I keep on tryin', Lord
Acknowledging external criticism but maintaining resilience in efforts.
So oh Lord, oh Lord
Final repetition of the plea for divine assistance.
Won't You give me your hand
-Won't You give me your hand
-Won't You give me your hand (oh Lord)
Reiteration of the plea, emphasizing the intensity of the need for help.
Won't You give me your hand (oh Lord)
-Won't You give me your hand (oh Lord)
-Won't You give me your hand (oh Lord)
-Won't You give me your hand (give a little hand)
-Won't You give me your hand (I need it so much)
-Won't You give me your hand (oh Lord)
-Won't You give me your hand (oh Lordy, Lordy, Lordy)
-Won't You give me your hand (Won't you give me Your hand)
-Won't You give me your hand (I need Your hand, Lordy)
A heartfelt plea for divine intervention and support.
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