Never Get To Heaven

Sarah Blaine's 'Never Get To Heaven' is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the yearning for eternal connection. The song's lyrics convey a deep sense of vulnerability and dependence on a loved one, as the narrator pleads for their presence and support even beyond the confines of life and death. The opening lines, 'I'll hold to your hand / Kiss me to sleep,' set a tender and intimate tone, highlighting the comfort and solace found in the presence of a significant other.

The recurring question, 'If I never get to heaven / Will you find a way to me?' underscores the narrator's fear of separation and the uncertainty of the afterlife. This line suggests a deep-seated anxiety about the possibility of being alone and the hope that their bond will transcend mortal boundaries. The plea for rescue and companionship, 'Say you'll come & rescue me, rescue me,' further emphasizes the narrator's reliance on their loved one for emotional and spiritual salvation.

The song also touches on themes of self-worth and redemption, as seen in the lines, 'Or do I deserve to walk alone / The only father that I've ever known / Don't leave here on my own!' Here, the narrator grapples with feelings of abandonment and questions their own deservingness of love and support. The imagery of the ground crumbling and the defiance against being buried 'six feet' deep symbolizes a refusal to be confined by earthly limitations, as long as they have the strength and support of their loved one. Ultimately, 'Never Get To Heaven' is a heartfelt expression of the desire for an unbreakable bond that endures beyond life itself.