The song acts as a plea for simple human connection, with the narrator wishing someone would just "call me to know how I've been doing lately".
Despite the darkness, the song ends on a note of hope, encouraging the listener to "arise" from the ashes and "shine" because they have a "beautiful mind" and a light that the world cannot dim. Johnny Drille - Only God Knows (Audio)
Johnny Drille has described the track as one of the most emotional on his EP, intended to provide solace to anyone feeling unseen in their struggles. Johnny Drille - Only God Knows (Acoustic) The song acts as a plea for simple