Dear God

Shaun Farrugia's song 'Dear God' is a poignant and heartfelt plea to a higher power, asking for the strength and means to keep a cherished love intact. The lyrics convey a deep sense of vulnerability and desperation, as the narrator reflects on how unexpectedly he fell in love and how crucial this person has become in his life. The opening lines reveal a sense of serendipity in their meeting, and the narrator's realization that he cannot let go of this love, despite initially shrugging it off as nothing significant.

The chorus of the song is a repeated prayer, a direct appeal to God, asking for the beloved to stay. The narrator is losing count of the times he has promised that everything will be okay, highlighting his anxiety and fear of losing this person. This repetition underscores the depth of his desperation and the importance of this relationship to his emotional well-being. The lyrics 'How many times do I gotta ask you? How many times do I gotta pray?' emphasize the narrator's relentless hope and determination to find a way to keep his love close.

Throughout the song, the beloved is described as a source of light and hope, even in the darkest times. Phrases like 'She’s a ray of sunshine' and 'Lighting up my whole life' illustrate the profound impact she has on the narrator's life. The song also touches on the narrator's willingness to do anything to keep her, including making deals and promises, further emphasizing his devotion and the lengths he is willing to go to preserve this love. The closing lines, 'So keep her close, I know I can’t do this alone,' encapsulate the narrator's reliance on this relationship for his emotional stability and his plea for divine intervention to ensure it endures.