This is a ballad that was marvelously interpreted by an award winning songstress Deja. Thank you Deja for making my vision tangible.
Story behind the song
This song was originally written as a 'filler' song that was played during church service. However, I was asked for material for Deja, and decided to make this a full blown work.
The story is that my mother lost a 14 year battle with cancer. I thought I was prepared. Nobody told me that I may watch TV and see a funeral and go right back there. Nobody told me that I may meet someone with the same name and go right back there. So not only as a message to myself, but also to others about "the little things that remind me..."
Lyrics
I didn't know, the things I struggled through, could come around again to see what I've learned. I didn't know, the pain that hurt me, could come back again, and try to take what I've earned.
save me, save me, save me, I have you to save my soul
And I know, that all these things can't hurt me. Lord as long as I have you to lean on. I know it's true, 'cause I've seen it with my own eyes, I have you to save my soul.
I didn't know, that little things would remind me, of loved ones youve called back home. I didnt know, that memories would play in my head, over again of laughter long gone.
save me, save me, save me, I have you to save my soul
But I know, that all these things don't matter, and I know that I have you to lean on. When Im down and out , when I just need to hold on Jesus, I have you to save my soul.
You've revealed yourself, in so many ways, in so many times. You've been there when I needed you. Lord, I need you right now. Please speak to me, and make my heart still.
save me, save me, save me, I have you to save my soul. I have you to save my soul. I have you to save my soul
God, all this pain don't matter no, no, no. 'cause I know I got you to lean on.
I know, I know, I know it's true, 'cause I've seen it with my eyes. I-I have you to save. I am glad that I-I-I-I have you. I have you. Thank you Lord. I have you to save my soul.