Why Me
Reflections on Life's Blessings: Why Me by Merle Haggard
Lyrics
Why me Lord, what have I ever done
Expressing a sense of humility and questioning why the Lord has blessed the speaker despite their shortcomings.
To deserve even one
The speaker wonders if they deserve any of the pleasures or blessings they have experienced.
Of the pleasures I've known
Reflecting on the enjoyable experiences in life and questioning their own worthiness of such pleasures.
Tell me Lord, what did I ever do
The speaker asks the Lord what actions they have performed to deserve His love.
That was worth loving you
Questioning the value of the speaker's actions that would make them worthy of the Lord's love and kindness.
Or the kindness you've shown.
Reflecting on the kindness shown by the Lord and expressing gratitude.
Lord help me Jesus, I've wasted it so
Asking for Jesus' help, acknowledging that the speaker has squandered opportunities and blessings.
Help me Jesus I know what I am
Confessing awareness of personal flaws and imperfections.
Now that I know that I've need you so
Realization of the speaker's need for Jesus and seeking His guidance.
Help me Jesus, my soul's in your hand.
Pleading for Jesus to guide and hold the speaker's soul.
Tell me Lord, if you think there's a way
Asking the Lord if there is a way to repay or make amends for what the speaker has taken or received.
I can try to repay
Expressing a willingness to try and make reparations for the blessings received from the Lord.
All I've taken from you
Considering the possibility of returning what has been taken from the Lord.
Maybe Lord, I can show someone else
Exploring the idea of sharing the speaker's experiences with someone else.
What I've been through myself
Expressing a desire to help others who may be going through similar struggles.
On my way back to you.
Committing to a journey back to the Lord, indicating a realization of the need for spiritual reconnection.
Lord help me Jesus, I've wasted it so
Reiterating the plea for Jesus' help, acknowledging past mistakes and wasted opportunities.
Help me Jesus I know what I am
Acknowledging the speaker's self-awareness and understanding of their own shortcomings.
Now that I know that I've need you so
Reaffirming the recognition of the need for Jesus and seeking His assistance.
Help me Jesus, my soul's in your hand.
Repeating the plea for Jesus to hold the speaker's soul, emphasizing reliance on divine guidance.
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