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Heather
Conan Gray Lyrics


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I still remember third of December
Me in your sweater, you said it looked better
On me, than it did you, only if you knew
How much I liked you, but I watch your eyes

As she walks by
What a sight for sore eyes
Brighter than the blue sky
She's got you mesmerized
While I die

Why would you ever kiss me?
I'm not even half as pretty
You gave her your sweater
It's just polyester
But you like her better
Wish I were Heather

Watch as she stands with her holding your hand
Put your arm 'round her shoulder, now I'm getting colder
But how could I hate her? She's such an angel
But then again, kinda wish she were dead

As she walks by
What a sight for sore eyes
Brighter than a blue sky
She's got you mesmerized
While I die

Why would you ever kiss me?
I'm not even half as pretty
You gave her your sweater
It's just polyester
But you like her better
I wish I were Heather

(Oh)
Wish I were Heather
(Oh, oh)
Wish I were Heather

Why would you ever kiss me?
I'm not even half as pretty
You gave her your sweater
It's just polyester
But you like her better
Wish I were

Overall Meaning

Heather by Conan Gray is a song about unrequited love and the pain of watching someone you love being drawn to someone else. The singer remembers a specific day in December when they were wearing the sweater of the person they are in love with. The person had told the singer that the sweater looked better on them than on themselves, which made the singer feel closer to them. However, their feelings are not reciprocated, and they have to watch as the person they love is mesmerized by the beauty of another girl, Heather. The singer feels inadequate compared to Heather, who seems to have captured the attention of the person they love. They wish they were like Heather so that the person they love would love them too.


The song captures the bitterness, longing, and heartache of unrequited love. The singer is envious of Heather, but at the same time, they acknowledge her beauty and likability, making the complex feeling of jealousy even more painful. The song's melancholy melody and Gray's emotional vocals add to the song's poignant lyrics, making it a relatable and often heart-rending anthem for anyone who has been in love with someone who does not feel the same way.


Line by Line Meaning

I still remember third of December
The memory of 3rd December is still fresh in my mind


Me in your sweater, you said it looked better
You complimented me when I wore your sweater


On me, than it did you, only if you knew
If only you knew how much I liked you


How much I liked you, but I watch your eyes
I secretly liked you, but I saw how your eyes lit up when she walked by


As she walks by
Whenever she passes by


What a sight for sore eyes
She is a treat for the eyes even though it hurts me to see her


Brighter than the blue sky
She shines brighter than the sky


She's got you mesmerized
You are captivated by her charm


While I die
Meanwhile, I am heartbroken and dying inside


Why would you ever kiss me?
I cannot understand why you would ever kiss me


I'm not even half as pretty
I don't consider myself even half as beautiful as she is


You gave her your sweater
You have given her the sweater I wore, which means more to me than to her


It's just polyester
The sweater is nothing special, just made of a cheap material


But you like her better
You find her better than me


Watch as she stands with her holding your hand
I see her with you, holding your hand


Put your arm 'round her shoulder, now I'm getting colder
You put your arm around her and now I feel colder and rejected


But how could I hate her? She's such an angel
Although I feel heartbroken watching you two, I cannot hate her because she seems so lovely


But then again, kinda wish she were dead
But deep down, I can't help but wish she was out of the picture


(Oh) Wish I were Heather
I wish I had her beauty and charm


(Oh, oh) Wish I were Heather
I really wish I was like her




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Conan Lee Gray

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addie

his skirt tho .o.

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@user-ci8gz5yj5p

I still remember the third of December, me in your sweater
You said it looked better on me than it did you
Only if you knew how much I liked you
But I watch your eyes as she
Walks by
What a sight for sore eyes
Brighter than the blue sky
She's got you mesmerized while I die
Why would you ever kiss me?
I'm not even half as pretty
You gave her your sweater, it's just polyester
But you like her better
Wish I were Heather
Watch as she stands with her, holding your hand
Put your arm 'round her shoulder, now I'm getting colder
But how could I hate her? She's such an angel
But then again, kinda wish she were dead as she
Walks by
What a sight for sore eyes
Brighter than the blue sky
She's got you mesmerized while I die
Why would you ever kiss me?
I'm not even half as pretty
You gave her your sweater, it's just polyester
But you like her better
I wish I were Heather
I wish I were Heather
(Oh, oh)
Wish I were Heather
Why would you ever kiss me?
I'm not even half as pretty
You gave her your sweater, it's just polyester
But you like her better
Wish I were



@ananya5953

This is so random but I feel like some people may need to hear some reasons why you should stay alive.

1. We would miss you.

2. It's not worth the regret. Either by yourself if you failed or just simply left scars, or the regret everyone else feels by not doing enough to help you.

3. It does get better. Believe it or not it will eventually get better. Sometimes you have to go through the storm to get to the rainbow.

4. There's so much you would miss out on doing.

5. There is always a reason to live. It might not be clear right now, but it is always there.

6. So many people care, and it would hurt them if you hurt yourself.

7. You ARE worth it. Don't let anyone, especially yourself, tell you otherwise.

8. You are amazing.

9. A time will come, once you've battled the toughest times of your life and are in ease once again, where you will be so glad that you decided to keep on living. You will emerge stronger from this all, and won't regret your choice to carry on with life. Because things always get better.

10. What about all the things you've always wanted to do? What about the things you've planned, but never got around to doing? You can't do them when you're dead.

11. I love you. Even if only one person loves you, that's still a reason to stay alive.

12. You won't be able to listen to music if you die.

13. Killing yourself is never worth it. You'll hurt both yourself and all the people you care about.

14. There are so many people that would miss you, including me.

15. You're preventing a future generation, YOUR KIDS, from even being born.

16. How do you think your family would feel? Would it improve their lives if you died?

17. You're gorgeous, amazing, and to someone you are perfect.

18. Think about your favourite music artist, you'll never hear their voice again...

19. You'll never have the feeling of walking into a warm building on a cold day

20. Listening to incredibly loud music

21. Being alive is just really good.

22. Not being alive is really bad.

23. Finding your soulmate.

24. Red pandas

25. Going to diners at three in the morning.

26. Really soft pillows.

27. Eating pizza in New York City.

28. Proving people wrong with your success.

29. Watching the jerks that doubted you fail at life.

30. Seeing someone trip over a garbage can.

31. Being able to help other people.

32. Bonfires.

33. Sitting on rooftops.

34. Seeing every single country in the world.

35. Going on roadtrips.

36. You might win the lottery someday.

37. Listening to music on a record player.

38. Going to the top of the Eiffel Tower.

39. Taking really cool pictures.

40. Literally meeting thousands of new people.

41. Hearing crazy stories.

42. Telling crazy stories.

43. Eating ice cream on a hot day.

44. Talking bad about people that deserve it to your best friend and ranting all day

45. Travelling to another planet someday.

46. Having an underwater house.

47. Randomly running into your hero on the street.

48. Having your own room at a fancy hotel.

49. Trampolines.

50. Think about your favourite movie, you'll never watch it again.

51. Think about the feeling of laughing out loud in a public place because your best friend has just sent you an inside joke,

52. Your survival will make the world better, even if it's for just one person or 20 or 100 or more.

53. People do care.

54. Treehouses

55. Hanging out with your soul mate in a treehouse

55. Snorting when you laugh and not caring who sees

56. I don't even know you and I love you.

57. I don't even know you and I care about you.

58. Because nobody is going to be like you ever, so embrace your uniqueness!

59. You won't be here to experience the first cat world emperor.

60. WHAT ABOUT FOOD?! YOU'LL MISS CHOCOLATE AND ALL THE OTHER NOM THINGS!

61. Starbucks.

62. Hugs.

63. Stargazing.

64. You have a purpose, and it's up to you to find out what it is.

65. You've changed somebody's life.

66. Now you could change the world.

67. You will meet the person that's perfect for you.

68. No matter how much or how little, you have your life ahead of you.

69. You have the chance to save somebody's life.

70. If you end your life, you're stopping yourself from achieving great things.

71. Making snow angels.

72. Making snowmen.

73. Snowball fights.

74. Life is what you make of it.

75. Everybody has a talent.

76. Laughing until you cry.

77. Having the ability to be sad means you have the ability to be happy.

78. The world would not be the same if you didn't exist.

79. Its possible to turn frowns, upside down

80. Be yourself, don't take anyone's shit, and never let them take you alive.

81. Heroes are ordinary people who make themselves extraordinary. Be your own hero.

82. Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections.

83. One day your smile will be real.

84. Having a really hot, relaxing bath after a stressful day.

85. Lying on grass and laughing at the clouds.

86. Getting completely smashed with your best friends.

87. Eating crazy food.

88. Staying up all night watching your favourite films with a loved one.

89. Sleeping in all day.

90. Creating something you're proud of.

91. You can look back on yourself 70 years later and being proud you didn't commit

92. Being able to meet your Internet friends.

93. Tea / Coffee / Hot Chocolate

94. The new season of Sherlock

95. Cuddling under the stars.

96. Being stupid in public because you just can.

97. If you are reading this then you are alive! Is there any more reason to smile?

98. being able to hug that one person you havent seen in years

99. People care enough about you and your future to come up with 100 reasons for you not to do this.

100. But, the final and most important one is, just, being able to experience life. Because even if your life doesn't seem so great right now, literally anything could happen.

I love you so much <3



All comments from YouTube:

@yuchien_huang

Conan: "I'm not even half as pretty"

Also Conan: (Showing how pretty he is throughout the whole video)

@luffybetterr

Plot twist: hes secretly heather




Jk Conan is Gorgeous

@-MayaJacquelineHolland

True 😌💞

@jmiekim7010

Is he gay?

@patriciasamson8956

the way this comment is below a ~ really, really similar ~ comment :/

@loone6ix

@@jmiekim7010 he has a wife

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@miraal.b

Conan, who is clearly the real Heather: “I'm not even half as pretty”

Me: "SHUT UP HEATHER!"

@partypeople6667

"SORRY HEATHER"

@Bianca-qn1wx

Look whose with her, omg 😳

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