Ya Heard
Echoes of Faith: Thomas Rhett's Journey Through Doubt and Grace
Lyrics
Yeah, there's been times where I thought that my
Expressing moments of doubt regarding the effectiveness of prayers.
Prayers never made it past the ceiling much less the sky
Suggesting that prayers may have felt unheard or unanswered.
And I've had doubts and questions about
Admitting to having doubts and questions about personal faith.
My faith but I don't really even know why or how
Reflecting uncertainty about faith without a clear understanding of why.
'Cause I look at this green-eyed girl from Tennessee
Describing a green-eyed girl from Tennessee who has been a significant part of the speaker's life.
The one I bothered you about since I was seventeen
Referring to a long-standing connection with the mentioned girl since the age of seventeen.
And I know that I wasn't wasting breath or words
Asserting that the speaker's expressions about the girl were genuine and meaningful.
'Cause I look at her and I'm pretty sure ya heard
Believing that the speaker's feelings for the girl are evident and well-known.
This old guitar, dad played in bars
Recalling the history of a guitar passed down from the speaker's dad, associated with dreams and aspirations.
As soon as it was mine, I started seeing shooting stars
Linking ownership of the guitar with the start of realizing dreams, symbolized by shooting stars.
I played at parties, out in fields
Narrating the speaker's journey of playing the guitar at various venues and events.
And I hoped one day by the grace of you it just might pay the bills
Expressing hope that the musical pursuit might eventually lead to financial success.
Now I look at these people sitting in these seats
Observing the audience and acknowledging the dream of success in the music industry.
This dream I've bothered you about since I could barely sing
Highlighting the persistent pursuit of the music dream since a young age.
Yeah, I know that I wasn't wasting breath or words
Reaffirming that the speaker's commitment to the dream was genuine.
My face is on the shirt, yeah, I'm pretty sure ya heard
Indicating recognition and validation through having one's face on a shirt.
Ya heard
Repeating the idea of being sure that the mentioned achievements are widely known.
Yeah, we tried for a while
Describing a period of frustration and anger directed towards a higher power.
And I got pretty mad at you, no I ain't gonna lie
Admitting to negative emotions during the aforementioned trying period.
But people say, you've got a way
Recognizing a perceived sense of humor in the delays and uncertainties imposed by fate or a higher power.
Of being pretty funny while you make us wait
Acknowledging the humorous aspect of waiting for success despite frustrations.
'Cause I look at these babies crawling up on me
Noting the presence of children in the speaker's life, emphasizing a connection since the age of twenty-three.
The ones I've bothered you about since I was twenty-three
Referring to the speaker's ongoing commitment to the mentioned babies.
And I know that I wasn't wasting breath or words
Reaffirming that the speaker's expressions about the babies were genuine and meaningful.
'Cause I look at them and I look at her
Expressing gratitude for the speaker's family, looking at both the children and the mentioned girl.
More than I deserve, yeah, I'm pretty sure ya heard
Acknowledging the blessings received, suggesting they exceed what the speaker may deserve.
I'm pretty sure ya heard
Reiterating the certainty that the speaker's achievements and expressions are widely known.
I'm pretty sure ya heard
-Ooh ya heard
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