Third Day - How's Your Head Lyrics
Lyrics
How's your head? I'm so sorry
That I can't do anything about it
Like I said, I'll be praying
Here without you I feel helpless
Sorry I had to go away
Tomorrow's just another day
without you here, I'll have to say
Hold on to love
How's your day? Do you miss me?
Right now I've only a minute
Called to say, I'm so sorry
And once again I feel helpless
God forbid we'd be apart
How close or shall I ask how far
are we until the demise of this helplessness
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How's Your Head
Meaning & Inspiration
Third Day’s "How's Your Head," released on August 26, 1997, as part of their album *Conspiracy #5*, presents a raw and vulnerable expression of concern, distance, and the inherent limitations of human comfort. The song immediately plunges into the narrative of someone grappling with the inability to physically alleviate another's suffering, a universal experience that resonates deeply. It's a poignant reflection on those moments when our love and empathy for a person are profound, yet our hands are tied, leaving prayer as the primary, sometimes only, recourse. The speaker's acknowledgment, "I'm so sorry that I can't do anything about it," sets a tone of genuine regret and a profound sense of helplessness in the face of a loved one's pain, a sentiment many can intimately understand when facing circumstances beyond their control.
The core of "How's Your Head" resides in this powerful tension between human helplessness and divine hope. The repeated phrase, "Here without you I feel helpless," isn't a sign of weakness but an honest admission of our finite capacity, driving us to seek a greater power. This mirrors the spiritual truth found in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, where Paul writes, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." When we are weak, and our human abilities fall short, God’s strength is often most evident. The immediate turn to intercession – "Like I said, I'll be praying" – highlights the profound Christian understanding that while we may be unable to *do* anything physically, we can *do* everything spiritually through prayer. This act of sincere intercession for another, even from a distance, aligns with James 5:16, reminding us that "The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working." It transforms helplessness into a powerful act of faith and love, a spiritual embrace across any physical divide.
Furthermore, the lyrics "Sorry I had to go away / Tomorrow's just another day / without you here, I'll have to say / Hold on to love" speak to the pain of separation and the enduring call to perseverance in affection and faith. This isn't just about missing someone; it's an exhortation to maintain a foundational commitment. In a world often marked by trials and distance, the command to "Hold on to love" echoes the biblical emphasis on love as the cornerstone of our faith and relationships. First Corinthians 13 eloquently describes love's patient, kind, and enduring nature, never failing. Even when physical presence is impossible, the spiritual bond of love, sustained through prayer, remains unbroken. Romans 8:38-39 powerfully affirms that nothing—neither distance nor distress—can separate us from the love of God, and by extension, our love for one another as expressions of His love.
The song culminates with a poignant question that reaches for spiritual resolution: "How close or shall I ask how far / are we until the demise of this helplessness?" This isn't just a lament; it's a yearning for an end to suffering and a hopeful appeal to divine timing and intervention. It represents the deep human desire for God to step in and overcome the limitations and sorrows of this world. This aspiration for the "demise of helplessness" resonates with the ultimate Christian hope found in Revelation 21:4, where God promises a future in which "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away." Third Day, through "How's Your Head," crafts an inspiring message that transforms the raw ache of human powerlessness into a powerful testament to the enduring strength of prayer, the unwavering bond of love, and the ultimate hope in God's sovereign ability to bring an end to all suffering. It is a profound musical reminder that even in our most helpless moments, we are called to trust, to pray, and to hold on to the love that ultimately never fails.