JJ Heller - What Love Really Means Lyrics
Lyrics
He cries in the corner where nobody sees
He's the kid with the story no one would believe
He prays every night 'Dear God won't you please...
Could you send someone here who will love me?'
Who will love me for me?
Not for what I have done or what I will become
Who will love me for me?
Video
JJ Heller - What Love Really Means - Love Me (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
JJ Heller's 2010 release, "What Love Really Means," offered a poignant exploration of unconditional acceptance, a theme deeply resonant within Christian teachings. The song centers on the plea of a child, unseen and unheard, yearning for love that transcends his circumstances and past actions. This innocent yet profound desire, "Could you send someone here who will love me?... Who will love me for me? Not for what I have done or what I will become," directly echoes the perfect, unmeroticized love that God offers humanity, as described in Romans 5:8: "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." The lyrics capture the raw vulnerability of someone who feels defined by their failures, a feeling many can relate to in their own human journeys, yet God's love, as presented in Scripture, is a foundational principle of His grace, not a reward for our merit. Heller’s poignant articulation of this need for genuine affection, for being seen and valued wholly, aligns with the prophetic words of Isaiah 43:1, which assure us, "fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine." The song’s message powerfully communicates that true love, the kind that heals and restores, looks beyond superficialities and past mistakes, embracing the individual's core identity. This concept is beautifully illustrated in Jesus's interactions with those often ostracized by society, such as Zacchaeus, whom Jesus declared salvation had come to his house, not based on his past greed, but on his present repentance and willingness to change (Luke 19:1-10). "What Love Really Means" serves as a beautiful reminder that this is precisely the kind of love we are called to extend to others, reflecting the selfless and all-encompassing love God has poured out for us, as commanded in 1 John 4:19: "We love because he first loved us." Heller's musical offering, in its simple yet profound sincerity, encourages listeners to consider the transformative power of this divine love, a love that offers hope and belonging to every soul, regardless of their story.