Heavenly Father Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Tmcwilliam707 

Cover art for Heavenly Father lyrics by Bon Iver

I believe this song is pretty straightforward, Justin is afraid of death and seeking God but is frustrated by Christianity, why must God go by one name, why only Jesus followers are allowed to go to heaven, why are we burden by sin? Why is there a hell, he’s scared but not happy with God and Christianity and the hatred of others and self hate that comes with it, why would he follow a God that after all this can only safety in the end, what about love, what about life? He’s so unhappy with his version of God he grew up with but he’s afraid of hell and death and he also feels his talents and blessings are from GOD.

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