Heaven Knows
Finding Purpose Beyond Life's Unanswered Questions
Lyrics
Heaven knows I wonder why bad things happen
Expressing wonderment about why unfortunate events occur to genuinely good individuals, drawing a comparison to unexpected tragedies like airplane crashes.
To really good people, like airplanes crashing
Continuing to contemplate the inexplicable nature of such occurrences, questioning whether there is a comprehensible rationale behind them.
It's hard to imagine there's a reason for that
Expressing difficulty in conceiving a justifiable cause or purpose behind certain tragic events.
And heaven knows our stumble, it don't make any sense
Acknowledging a perplexing aspect of stumbling or facing hardships that appear senseless or illogical.
Why cancer took my daddy even though he never smoke the cigarette
Reflecting on the loss of a father to cancer, despite him not engaging in smoking, prompting a questioning of the fairness in such circumstances.
Where is the justice in that?
Posing a question about the absence of justice in situations like the aforementioned loss.
Now I've decided that I can't find it
Deciding or coming to the conclusion that the sought-after justice might not be found.
Heaven knows
Reiterating the acknowledgment that such occurrences are beyond personal control and understanding.
It's way beyond my control
Expressing the recognition that certain events or situations surpass one's ability to manage or influence.
And so I'm trying to let go
Attempting to release the grip on control and aiming to comprehend the situation better.
And understand
Acknowledging that the individual did not orchestrate or design the circumstances they're facing.
That I didn't make this plan
Recognizing that the plan or course of events wasn't personally created, indicating a surrender to the unpredictability of life.
This crazy love has shown me that even when I don't
Realizing that amidst the chaos, love demonstrates its power even in times of not understanding or comprehending the situation.
Heaven knows
Reemphasizing the acknowledgment that some things are beyond personal understanding or control.
Heaven knows my sins, all my regrets
Acknowledging personal flaws, mistakes, and remorse, possibly in relation to the acknowledgment of one's own sins and regrets.
And I bet God is laughing cause I keep planning big things for myself
Speculating humorously that God might find amusement in the individual's ambitious planning, despite the realization that the outcomes are not entirely within personal control.
When it's out of my hands
Recognizing situations or outcomes that are beyond personal influence or control.
Yeah I've decided I cannot like it
Concluding or deciding that acceptance, rather than resistance, is a more suitable approach to circumstances beyond personal control.
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