The starship is falling
No communication, no one’s calling
Only if I’d known this knowledge
I’d spread my wings and fly right by you
She get to lookin’ like she been waiting for me
Contemplating, a thousand days of war
She waitin’ for me to pay for it
Love no more, love not war
I’ve been tourin’ back and forth
If you hear a heartbeat, it’s yours
No, it ain’t mine, I don’t feel alive
So beam me up and let me meet my maker
So many questions I need answers to, the wake up
Can you tell me ’bout love?
Sit me down (Oh, God)
All these other people don’t have a clue (Nah, they don’t know about it)
Can you help me out, me out?
God, would you please take a second and hear me out? (Hear me)
Oh, please
If I scream and shout, is it loud enough? (Hey!)
Enough for Heaven to hear me?
Oh, God
Enough for Heaven to hear me?
Dear God
Software is crashing, oh no
I can’t take too much more of this
S.O.S. and no one’s coming
I’m hoping God can solve my problems (Help me)
She still won’t even look at me, she just keep on walking (Why?)
She get to lookin’ like she been waiting for me (Waiting for me)
Contemplating, a thousand days of war (No-no, no)
She waitin’ for me to pay for it
Love no more, love not war (Not war)
I’ve been tourin’ back and forth
If you hear a heartbeat, it’s yours (Ow!)
No, it ain’t mine, I don’t feel alive (Ow!)
So beam me up and let me meet my maker (Me)
So many questions I need answers to, the wake up
Can you tell me ’bout love?
Sit me down (Oh, God)
All these other people don’t have a clue (Nah, they don’t know about it)
Can you help me out, me out? (Ooh-ooh)
God, would you please take a second and hear me out? (Hear me, oh please)
Oh, please
If I scream and shout, is it loud enough? (Hey!)
Enough for Heaven to hear me?
Oh, God
Enough for Heaven to hear me?
Dear God
Huh, if you grant me this wish, one wish, this wish, Lord, I promise
I’ll never ask for anything else
‘Cause I can’t do it by myself
It’s too hard
I can’t play God, huh, that’s your job
I’m just a simple man who needs his heart repaired
In purgatory, but not if she’s there
I know I’m askin’ for a lot but
Tryna break these chains I’m locked from
I’ll no longer be scared
If you’re really up there
So beam me up and let me meet my maker
So many questions I need answers to, the wake up (I need you, oh)
Can you tell me ’bout love? (Now, now, now, now, now)
Sit me down (Oh, God)
All these other people don’t have a clue (Ooh, nah, they don’t know about it)
Can you help me out, me out? (Ooh-ooh)
God, would you please take a second and hear me out? (Hear me, hear me)
Oh, please
If I scream and shout, is it loud enough? (Hey!)
Enough for Heaven to hear me?
Oh, God
Enough for Heaven to hear me?
Dear God
Searching for Answers and Connection
“Dear God” by Chris Brown dives deep into the emotional turbulence of isolation, longing, and spiritual questioning. The song’s narrative revolves around feeling abandoned—both in a romantic relationship and on a cosmic level. Brown uses metaphors of starships and broken communication to express a sense of disconnection from a loved one and from a higher power. The repeated pleas for guidance and understanding reflect a universal yearning for clarity and healing during times of emotional turmoil. The lyrics also touch on vulnerability, as the narrator admits to struggles with self-reliance and seeks divine intervention for comfort and repair. This blend of personal confessions and existential questions creates a powerful, relatable ballad about searching for hope when all else feels lost.
Song Credits
Artist: Chris Brown
Songwriters: Chris Brown
Release Year: 2024