Letter To God
Hole
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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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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.
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Album InsightsThis 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.
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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.
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Content AnalysisThis 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.
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Critical PerspectiveThe 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.
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Commercial PerformanceDespite being part of an album that was a commercial disappointment, the song has been acknowledged for its strong lyricism and Love's passionate delivery.
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Music Video InformationUnlike some other songs off the "Nobody's Daughter" album, there is no official music video for "Letter to God."
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Band Line-upDuring 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).
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Production Details"Letter to God" was produced by Michael Beinhorn, who previously worked with Hole on their 1998 album "Celebrity Skin."
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Road to CompletionThe 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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