Story Behind The Song
Actually about my Mother who was mentally ill, there was nothing I could do to change it. This song could relate to any amount of addiction topics, or general subjects of not being able to help even though you want to.
Song Description
Wanting to help a friend in need but being unable to help, there is nothing you can do, the problem is so huge you are useless. You feel angry and sad.
| Song Length |
4:10 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock, Rock - Funk |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Troubled, Moving |
Subject |
Regret, Sadness |
| Similar Artists |
Sinead O'Connor, Joan Osborne |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Hey you with your head in your hands,
Would you like to let it all out
You look like you could use someone to talk to
If I had the time.
I'd like to oblige
Hey you with your head in the clouds
With your big ideas you dont walk on the ground
You look like you need a lift down
If I had the time, I'd like to oblige
I'd like to oblige you
I'd come and find you
Cover your eyes from the flame
I'd like you to be there
Under my care
But the distance is too far to gain
If you had just 10 cents to spend
Would you have a penny to lend
To the man on the street
For something to eat
Would you like to oblige
Yould you feel inclined
Id like to oblige you....
Oh yer I would wave until you saw me
Oh yer I would call until you heard me
Oh yer I would run until I found you
But the distance is too much to gain