Letter To God

Hole

About Letter To God

"Letter to God" is a song by alternative rock band Hole, written solely by music producer Linda Perry. The song was released as the band's sixteenth single, and third and final single from their fourth studio album Nobody's Daughter, on April 20, 2010, as a digital download. It is the only Hole single not to have been written by a member of the band and was featured in the short animated film, Dark Night Of The Soul, directed by Michael Mouris. It is the last single released by the band.  


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2010
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Dear God
I’m writing this letter to you
'Cause I don’t have a clue
Can you help me?

I’m sitting here
Simply trying to figure out
What my life’s all about
Can you tell me?

I never wanted to be
The person you see
Can you tell me who I am?
I always wanted to die
But you kept me here alive
Can you tell me who I am?

I lie awake
Conducting this symphony
That you have gifted to me
But I can’t ever sleep

Don’t be mad
But I get weak inside
And I start to fall apart
'Cause I feel nothing

I never wanted to be
Some kind of comic relief
Please show me who I am
I've been tortured and scorned
Since the day that I was born
But I don't know who I am

And I thank you man for everything
Sorry I'm so frightened about all of it
But I wish I could give you more
And all the lights are shining down on me
And I feel intimidated by it all

I never wanted to be
The person you see
But thank you

Oh, God please tell me now
Are you disappointed, are you proud?
Haven’t I done everything, everything

I’m so sorry I’m so weak
And I’ve turned into a freak
But I don’t know anything, anything

I’ve lost all self-esteem
By burying everything
And I feel nothing, nothing

Oh God please tell me now
Oh God please tell me now
'Cause I feel nothing

And dear God
I’m writing this letter to you
I am coming unglued
Please help me

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Hole

Hole is an American alternative rock band that originally formed in Los Angeles in 1989. The band is fronted by singer-songwriter Courtney Love (vocals, rhythm guitar), who co-founded Hole with lead guitarist Eric Erlandson. Hole achieved considerable commercial and critical success throughout the 1990s, initially releasing singles through independent labels in L.A. and debuting with their caustic noise rock-influenced Pretty on the Inside (1991), and later gaining critical acclaim with their 1994 album Live Through This. more »

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Written by: LINDA PERRY

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Letter to God" by Hole is classified within the genres of alternative and indie rock, post-grunge, and punk-pop.
Album Insights
This song is a track from their fourth studio album, "Nobody's Daughter," released in 2010. This album was initially intended to be a solo project for the band's lead vocalist, Courtney Love, but ended up being credited to the band.
Authorship Details
"Letter to God" was written by Courtney Love, Michael Beinhorn, and Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins. The collaboration between Love and Corgan resulted in this emotional piece.
Content Analysis
This song, like several others from Hole and Courtney Love, is seen as a form of catharsis exploring themes of self-loathing and despair. It's interpreted as a plea or confessional, creating a spiritual, if not religious, aura.
Critical Perspective
The song received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised Love's raw emotionality and lyrical content, while others felt the song lacked the punch of their earlier work.
Commercial Performance
Despite being part of an album that was a commercial disappointment, the song has been acknowledged for its strong lyricism and Love's passionate delivery.
Music Video Information
Unlike some other songs off the "Nobody's Daughter" album, there is no official music video for "Letter to God."
Band Line-up
During the recording of "Letter to God" and the entire "Nobody's Daughter" album, Hole's line-up consisted of Courtney Love (vocals, rhythm guitar), Micko Larkin (lead guitar), Shawn Dailey (bass), and Stu Fisher (drums).
Production Details
"Letter to God" was produced by Michael Beinhorn, who previously worked with Hole on their 1998 album "Celebrity Skin."
Road to Completion
The album, and by extension "Letter to God," took several years to complete due to assorted personnel and label issues. Some of the delays included disputes over creative differences, Love's rehab stints, and changing the record label.

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