Memorial Echoes

Hey God

Blake, Long - New Age [March 19, 2025]

Grok Review

This song delivers a raw, intimate conversation with God amid deep grief over a lost loved one, likely a young boy cut down before his time. The verses feature the narrator's vulnerable pleas, starting with "Hey God, it's me," as they question the sudden taking without malice. They acknowledge the struggle to grasp the loss and beg for understanding, noting a "ticket" he missed, which hints at an unfulfilled life or perhaps a metaphor for destiny. The repetition emphasizes their helplessness and the plea for forgiveness in their selfish yearning to have him back. The chorus poignantly wonders if God claimed him for his perfection, assuming no one would mind, yet the singer craves time to process the pain. The outro drives home the tragedy: he never grew up to become a man, underscoring stolen potential and enduring sorrow. Through simple, repetitive structure, the lyrics blend confusion, longing, and quiet faith, creating a touching lament that echoes the universal ache of untimely death. It invites listeners to confront their own questions of loss, offering solace in shared vulnerability while honoring the innocence taken too soon.

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Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Hey God, It's me 
I don't want to sound insincere
But why'd you take him
I bet you didn't think I Would mind
I just need some time
To try to understand

[Verse 2]
Hey God, It's me 
Could you take a minute
He had a ticket
But you know he missed it
And we can't fix it
So please forgive us
I know it's selfish
But we just miss him

[Chorus]
Hey God
Did you take him
'Cause he was perfect
I bet you didn't think I Would mind
But I just need some time
To try to understand

[Verse 3]
Hey God, It's me 
Could you take a minute
He had a ticket
But you know he missed it
And we can't fix it
So please forgive us
I know it's selfish
But we just miss him

[Chorus]
Hey God
Did you take him
'Cause he was perfect
I bet you didn't think I Would mind
But I just need some time
To try to understand

[Outro]
He never got a chance
To grow up to be a man
                    

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