Having self-released two EPs since 2008 to positive acclaim, Alex is set to release a new album in early 2010. Tracks from the ‘Leave This City EP’ were played on regional radio across Hampshire, Sussex, Kent, Dorset and Surrey. In Summer 2009 Alex performed material from the ‘Trafalgar EP’ and other unreleased tracks Live on BBC South Live Radio. He supported Jon Allen, Emily Baker and Christine Collister to great rapport in 2009.
Formerly the frontman of various locally-hyped acoustic/rock bands, Alex now gigs solo with a loop pedal, a piano and an acoustic guitar.
Significant influences include Ben Kweller, Teitur, Paul Steel, Bon Iver, Damien Rice, Ryan Adams and Scott Matthews.
Heart Shut
Alex Hall Lyrics
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You walk in, there ain't no doubt
You look happy now, damn you look happy now
He takes your coat and gets your chair
You're talkin' fast, you cut you're hair
You still drink Coke and Crown
Yeah, you look happy now
Say, "hello, how've you been?"
Pretend that this ain't killing me
Pretend that we're just old friends
I wish I could just lie to you
Keep my feelings all locked up
When it comes to you, I know I'll say too much
'Cause it's hard to keep my heart shut
It's hard to keep my heart shut
Is gravity that's in this room?
Why do I feel so pulled to you
And I'm right here with him
Damn, I looked at you again
Took some space, I gave it time
For the smoke to clear, for the fire to die
But the flame's still flickering
And I'm right here with him
I wish I could walk over
Say, "hello, how've you been?"
Pretend that this ain't killing me
Pretend we're just old friends
I wish I could just lie to you
Keep my feelings all locked up
When it comes to you, I know I'll say too much
'Cause it's hard to keep my heart shut
I wonder if you feel the way I do
Is it better if we never know the truth?
I wish I could walk over
Say, "hello, how've you been?"
Pretend that this ain't killing me
Pretend we're just old friends
I wish I could just lie to you
Keep my feelings all locked up
When it comes to you, I know I'll say too much
'Cause it's hard to keep my heart shut
It's hard to keep my heart shut
I can't keep my heart shut, oh
I can't keep my heart shut
I can't keep my heart shut
The lyrics to Alex Hall's song "Heart Shut" convey the internal struggle of a person who is still deeply hung up on an ex-lover who has moved on with someone new. The singer is sitting in a "neon cloud," most likely a bar or club, and spots their former lover walking in with their new partner. The singer notes how happy their ex-partner looks, and it's clear that their heartbreak is still incredibly painful for them to witness. The interaction mentioned in the song is routine mundanity - their new flame takes their coat and pulls out their seat while they drink a Coke and Crown.
The singer admits to wanting to approach their ex, asking how they've been and pretending like it isn't killing them inside. However, they know that doing so will expose just how deeply they still feel for this person. They note that it's hard to keep their heart shut, especially when they feel a magnetic pull towards them despite being with somebody else. The song ends with the singer admitting that they cannot keep their heart shut, implying that they may never fully move on from this relationship, even if it is no longer a viable option.
Overall, the song's theme is a classic one about heartbreak and the inability to fully let go of past love. The lyrics convey the sheer agony of watching someone you still love be happy with someone else, and the tension between wanting to reach out to them and the fear of losing face. It is a relatable theme that many people have experienced and can speak to.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sitting here in a neon cloud
I am sitting in a place that feels unreal or surreal.
You walk in, there ain't no doubt
With your entrance, it's clear that it's you.
You look happy now, damn you look happy now
You seem to be content and enjoying life.
He takes your coat and gets your chair
Another man is helping you and attending to your needs.
You're talkin' fast, you cut your hair
You seem excited and have made changes to your appearance.
You still drink Coke and Crown
Your drink of choice hasn't changed.
Yeah, you look happy now
It's clear that you're in a better place than you were before.
I wish I could walk over
I desire to go over to you.
Say, "hello, how've you been?"
Starting a conversation with you is something that I want.
Pretend that this ain't killing me
Acting like the pain of separation isn't affecting me would be easier.
Pretend that we're just old friends
It would be simpler to regard each other as acquaintances instead of former partners.
I wish I could just lie to you
If only I could deceive you with a falsehood.
Keep my feelings all locked up
I wish to hide my emotions from you.
When it comes to you, I know I'll say too much
I understand that I say too much about my feelings for you.
'Cause it's hard to keep my heart shut
It's difficult to conceal my true feelings.
Is gravity that's in this room?
There's an unseen force here that's pulling me towards you.
Why do I feel so pulled to you
There's something about you that still attracts me.
And I'm right here with him
I am currently with someone else.
Damn, I looked at you again
Darn it, I keep looking at you but shouldn't be.
Took some space, I gave it time
I distanced myself, hoping time would heal my heart.
For the smoke to clear, for the fire to die
Trying to let the intense feelings subside.
But the flame's still flickering
The passion I have for you still remains, even if it's not as strong as before.
I wonder if you feel the way I do
I ponder if you share my same emotions.
Is it better if we never know the truth?
Would it be easier to just never find out the truth about each other's feelings?
I can't keep my heart shut, oh
I'm unable to hold back my true feelings.
I can't keep my heart shut
My heart is too difficult to keep hidden.
I can't keep my heart shut
I am unable to keep my true feelings concealed anymore.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aaron Babcock, Alex Hall, Peter Good, Tenille Townes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@CountryParadise
Lyrics: Alex Hall - Heart Shut (feat. Tenille Townes)
[Verse 1]
I’m sitting here in a neon cloud
You walk in and there ain’t no doubt
You look happy now, damn, you look happy now
He takes your coat and gets your chair
You’re talking fast, you cut your hair
You still drink coke and crown, yeah, you look happy now
[Chorus]
I wish I could walk over, say hello, how you been
Pretend that this ain’t killing me, pretend we’re just old friends
I wish I could just lie to you, keep my feelings all locked up
When it comes to you, I know I’ll say too much
'Cause it’s hard to keep my heart shut
It’s hard to keep my heart shut
[Verse 2]
There’s a gravity that’s in this room
Why do I feel so pulled to you
When I’m right here with him, damn, I looked at you again
I took some space, I gave it time
For the smoke to clear, for the fire to die
But the flame’s still flickering, and I’m right here with him
[Chorus]
I wish I could walk over, say hello, how you been
Pretend that this ain’t killing me, pretend we’re just old friends
I wish I could just lie to you, keep my feelings all locked up
When it comes to you, I know I’ll say too much
'Cause it’s hard to keep my heart shut
[Bridge]
I wonder if you feel the way I do
Is it better if we never know the truth
[Chorus]
I wish I could walk over, say hello, how you been
Pretend that this ain’t killing me, pretend we’re just old friends
I wish I could just lie to you, keep my feelings all locked up
When it comes to you, I know I’ll say too much
'Cause it’s hard to keep my heart shut
It’s hard to keep my heart shut
I can’t keep my heart shut
I can’t keep my heart shut
I can’t keep my heart shut
Songwriters: A.J. Babcock, Alex Hall, Pete Good, and Tenille Nadkrynechny
Producers: Alex Hall, A.J. Babcock, and Pete Good
@maranchicteo372
ALEX HALL ft. TENILLE TOWNES (2021) – HEART SHUT (Traducción en español)
I'm sitting here in a neon cloud
Estoy sentado aquí en una nube de neón
You walk in and there ain't no doubt
Tú entras y no hay duda
You look happy now
Ahora pareces feliz
Damn, you look happy now
Maldita sea, ahora pareces feliz
He takes your coat and gets your chair
Él te coge el abrigo y te trae una silla
You're talking fast, you cut your hair
Hablas rápido, te has cortado el pelo
You still drink Coke and crown
Aún bebes Cola y Crown
Yeah, you look happy now
Sí, ahora pareces feliz
I wish I could walk over, say, "Hello, how you been?"
Ojalá pudiera acercarme, decir, “Hola, ¿cómo estás?”
Pretend that this ain't killing me, pretend we're just old friends
Fingir que esto no me está matando, fingir que somos sólo viejos amigos
I wish I could just lie to you, keep my feelings all locked up
Ojalá pudiera mentirte, guardar todos mis sentimientos bajo llave
But when it comes to you, I know I'll say too much
Pero cuando se trata de ti, sé que diré demasiado
'Cause it's hard to keep my heart shut
Porque es difícil mantener mi corazón cerrado
It's hard to keep my heart shut
Es difícil mantener mi corazón cerrado
There's a gravity that's in this room
Hay una gravedad en este lugar
Why do I feel so pulled to you
¿Por que me siento tan atraída por ti?
When I'm right here with him?
¿Cuando estoy justo aquí con él?
Damn, I looked at you again
Maldita sea, te miré de nuevo
I took some space, I gave it time
Di algo de espacio, di tiempo
For the smoke to clear, for the fire to die
Para que el humo se aclare, para que el fuego se extinga
But the flame's still flickering
Pero la llama aún está parpadeando
And I'm right here with him
Y estoy justo aquí con él
I wish I could walk over, say, "Hello, how you been?"
Ojalá pudiera acercarme, decir, “Hola, ¿cómo estás?”
Pretend that this ain't killing me, pretend we're just old friends
Fingir que esto no me está matando, fingir que somos sólo viejos amigos
I wish I could just lie to you, keep my feelings all locked up
Ojalá pudiera mentirte, guardar todos mis sentimientos bajo llave
But when it comes to you, I know I'll say too much
Pero cuando se trata de ti, sé que diré demasiado
'Cause it's hard to keep my heart shut
Porque es difícil mantener mi corazón cerrado
It's hard to keep my heart shut
Es difícil mantener mi corazón cerrado
I wonder if you feel the way I do
Me pregunto si te sientes como yo
Is it better if we never know the truth?
¿Es mejor si nunca conocemos la verdad?
I wish I could walk over, say, "Hello, how you been?"
Ojalá pudiera acercarme, decir, “Hola, ¿cómo estás?”
Pretend that this ain't killing me, pretend we're just old friends
Fingir que esto no me está matando, fingir que somos sólo viejos amigos
I wish I could just lie to you, keep my feelings all locked up
Ojalá pudiera mentirte, guardar todos mis sentimientos bajo llave
But when it comes to you, I know I'll say too much
Pero cuando se trata de ti, sé que diré demasiado
'Cause it's hard to keep my heart shut
Porque es difícil mantener mi corazón cerrado
It's hard to keep my heart shut
Es difícil mantener mi corazón cerrado
I can't keep my heart shut, oh
No puedo mantener mi corazón cerrado, oh
I can't keep my heart shut
No puedo mantener mi corazón cerrado
I can't keep my heart shut
No puedo mantener mi corazón cerrado
@CountryParadise
What a great hook and gorgeous track
Question of the day: Can you keep your heart shut?
@wavemusic
noo
@venci005
can’t forever be mad with that person... acceptance is a must for every fight you had.
@roybassett7836
It's sad they wouldn't hear you if you did man did I pour mine out
@kiragregory504
I can keep mine shut eventually
@janessaklute1308
yes
@loganmcwhorter4878
Sometimes its a good thing to let your heart shut but when the time comes the special person will allow your heart to open
@doreensmith6793
Listened to this three times.
Its very hard to keep my heart shut.......I don't think I can keep it shut......
@ladysadieann6147
This made me feel again x
@Whataffa
I'll always love her, she's happy with someone now☺️💔