Heavenly Father Lyrics

Lyric discussion by kristkj 

Cover art for Heavenly Father lyrics by Bon Iver

My interpretation is that the song deals with the uncertainty in believing or not believing in a higher power, god eg. The perspective in the song is that of a person who is in some kind of distress, be it dealing with romantic problems or other existencial matters. The person is kinda in a battle between accepting that their isn't a saviour in the form of God, or just turning into believing. I think the last verse is really good (the hole song also of course), and my interpretation of the last lines is that the person could wish that there was a God to help out in his/her situatuion, and asks " is all that he offers a safety in the end".

BTW there is a great cover version of this song by the band Highasakite

My Interpretation