Song Description
A man tries to gain access to heaven after living a less than meaningful life
| Song Length |
6:37 |
Genre |
R & B - Soul, Blues - Gospel |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Male/Female |
| Mood |
Troubled, Worried |
Subject |
Recovery, Spirituality |
| Similar Artists |
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Steely Dan |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Oh Father pray forgive me please
I'm not what I pretend to be
I've played the fool much too long. Father my hand reaches out to you.
I have not lived a life of ease
In spite of what you think you see
I fear my role is all wrong
Father your love reaches out to me-ee-oh-oh, oh-oh ah
Hear me Lord I'm a happy man
Hear me Lord I do what I can
But I'm alone and such a long
Way from home
Hear me Lord on my way to peace
Hear me Lord searchin for release
But I'm alone and such a long
Way from home
Once in awhile I look for you
In the early morning rain
Once in awhile I feel you near
Oh relieve me of the pain
Hear me Lord cause I know you're there
I can feel that you're everywhere
And I'm alone and such a long
Way from home
Well I'm standing here
And the judgement's near
I know that you can hear me Lord
And I want to stand
In the promised land
Show that you can hear me Lord
Can't you see that I can be a brand new man
Look at all the love I've stored
Can't you let me in
Won't you let me in
Can't you see me comin' in the open door
Can't you let me in
Won't you let me in
Can't you see me comin' in that open door
Don't you see that I'm ready for the climb
I know that you can hear me Lord
And I'll pull me through
Put my faith in you
Show that you can hear me Lord
I can tell a life in hell is not for me
I can tell that I want more
Can't you let me in
Won't you let me in
Can't you see me comin' in the open door
Can't you let me in
Won't you let me in
Can't you see me comin' in that open door
Let me see the colors of a rainbow
Soak my skin in early morning rain
Give me pain that only comes with hunger
Touch my soul and make me strong again
Give me height and depth and sense of virtue
Give me one more cause worth fighting for
And then take me down into the water
And then give me wings so I can soar
Smell the sweet aroma drifting through a meadow
Feel the grassy carpet where I stand
Help me memorize the moments while I'm living
Help me realize just who I am
Realize just who I am
Realize just who I am
Oh Father pray forgive me please
I'm not what I pretend to be
I've played the fool
Much too long