Story Behind The Song
I was inspired to write this song in 2001 by the 911 tragedy. My heart went out to all those who'd lost their lives that day and all of their loved ones who grieve their loss. I started the song that fall, but wasn't able to complete it until the spring of 2002.
Song Description
This is a song about a husband and father whose wife has died. He's been grieving for some time, and has put the rest of his life on hold during this time. He cries out to God for understanding, and receives his answer in a simple, unexpected way... through his young daughter. Charicteristic of many men - when something is broken, they want to fix it - to resolve it. But death is so definitive, you can't fix it - you can't change it... and so he feels helpless, frustrated, angry, etc. until his daughter reminds him that even though their lives have been changed forever - even though they may have lost a very important part of it - what's left of it is still valuable and is worth living.
Song Length |
3:35 |
Genre |
Country - Religious, Unique - Patriotic |
Tempo |
Fast (151 - 170) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Moving, Engaging |
Subject |
Lost Love, Healing |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
HEAL MY HEART
FIRST VERSE:
Sittn' round, time, wastin' away
Overwhelmed with the little things
Tragedy's left me forever changed
Or so I thought until one day...
My daughter was holdin' a puzzle in her hand
Pieces were worn and some were missin'
Without thinking I snapped and said,
"You should throw it away, that thing is useless..."
With tears in her eyes, she looked up at me
She said, "But you and momma gave it to me
It's still good daddy - look here, see,
With the pieces that are here, you can tell what it should be"
CHORUS:
Anger, heartache, bitterness, pain
Sleepless nights and sorrowful days
To move beyond this, I know I must change
The answer for me is.... the opposite of those things
It won't be easy, but I know it's time
My heart's still grieving, but I must go on with life
I chart my future by the roads I take
I can't change what's happened, but I can change today
SECOND VERSE:
I didn't think about it 'til later that evenin'
Alone in my room, then suddenly it hit me
That through my child God had reached out to me
I'd lost my spouse, and I'd been grievin'
I'd had a chat with God, previously
Was waitin' for Him to get back to me
I'd asked Him, "How do I carry on
When my life's been shattered and a part of me was gone"
I was so wrapped up in my grief and pain
I couldn't see all that still remained
I've got the rest of my life to live, you see
And it's still good... God gave it to me!
CHORUS
HOOK:
I can't change what's happened
I can't change the past
I can't bring her back
But I can change today...
Copyright (C) 2002 by Michelle Webb