Heavy
Alioof Lyrics
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Karma is true.
If you do something wrong, it'll come
Back to bite you.
I thought I wanted this more than anything.
I traded my friends for power
Now I′m not even king.
I. I am powerless despite the jewels and the gown.
Back in that damn room, I said "It was never meant to be."
But I was proven wrong, I misplaced my
Loyalty.
I've betrayed both sides, the first
My greatest mistake.
Cause now no matter what I do, I'll
Always be seen as a snake.
Heavy. Heavy is the heart that forced
Away its allies.
This. This wasn′t worth getting to sit
On a throne of lies!
As I stand all alone
With nothing to call my own.
I know I did this to myself
And that breaks me down to the bone.
Heavy. Heavy is the mind when there′s
Nothing it can do
I. I hope I did the right thing.
At least I've nothing left to lose.
Heavy. Heavy are my thoughts that′ll
Never let me rest.
Will. Will I ever stand for anything
Besides my own self interest?
The lyrics of Alioof's song "Heavy" explore the consequences of one's actions and the weight they carry. The opening lines express the truth behind the concept of karma - that if one does something wrong, it will eventually come back to haunt them. The singer confesses to sacrificing their relationships and friendships in pursuit of power, only to find themselves feeling powerless despite their newfound status. The line "Heavy is the head that wears the crown" emphasizes the burdens and responsibilities that come with leadership.
The lyrics further delve into the singer's regrets and sense of betrayal. They admit that they underestimated the impact of their actions, believing that their choices were not meant to have such severe consequences. However, they realize that their misguided loyalty led them astray, and now they are forever perceived as a deceitful individual, symbolized by being seen as a snake.
The repetition of the word "heavy" throughout the song underscores the emotional and psychological weight the singer carries. They feel the heaviness in their heart, mind, and thoughts, ultimately breaking themselves down to the bone. Despite this, they question if they made the right decision and wonder if they will ever find a cause worth standing for beyond their own self-interest.
Overall, "Heavy" reflects on the negative repercussions of selfish actions, the loss of personal integrity, and the internal struggle that follows.
Line by Line Meaning
I’ve learned that old saying about Karma is true.
I have come to realize that the concept of karma, where one's actions have consequences, is indeed accurate.
If you do something wrong, it'll come Back to bite you.
When one commits a wrongdoing, it will inevitably come back to haunt and harm them.
I thought I wanted this more than anything.
I believed that obtaining this particular desire was my ultimate aspiration.
I traded my friends for power Now I’m not even king.
In my quest for power, I sacrificed my friendships, but now I find myself without the intended position of authority.
Heavy. Heavy is the head that wears the crown.
The burden and weight carried by the one who holds power and responsibility is immense.
I. I am powerless despite the jewels and the gown.
Despite the external symbols of wealth and status, I find myself devoid of true power and influence.
Back in that damn room, I said 'It was never meant to be.'
Reflecting on the past, I uttered the phrase 'This outcome was never destined to happen.'
But I was proven wrong, I misplaced my Loyalty.
Contrary to my belief, events unfolded differently, and I realize now that I misplaced my loyalty.
I’ve betrayed both sides, the first My greatest mistake.
Regrettably, I have betrayed and deceived both parties involved, which stands as my most significant error.
Cause now no matter what I do, I'll Always be seen as a snake.
Due to my actions, I am forever labeled and perceived as deceitful and untrustworthy.
Heavy. Heavy is the heart that forced Away its allies.
The heart carries a heavy burden when it has intentionally distanced and pushed away its former allies.
This. This wasn’t worth getting to sit On a throne of lies!
The pursuit of power and deceitful gains was ultimately not worthwhile, as it led to sitting upon a metaphorical throne built upon falsehoods.
As I stand all alone With nothing to call my own.
In solitude, I find myself with no possessions or achievements to claim as my own.
I know I did this to myself And that breaks me down to the bone.
I am fully aware that I am the one responsible for my current situation, and this realization deeply affects me emotionally.
Heavy. Heavy is the mind when there’s Nothing it can do.
The mind bears a heavy burden when it is faced with situations where it perceives itself as being unable to take any effective action.
I. I hope I did the right thing. At least I’ve nothing left to lose.
Despite uncertainty, I hold onto the hope that my actions were correct, finding solace in the fact that there are no remaining things for me to lose.
Heavy. Heavy are my thoughts that’ll Never let me rest.
My thoughts weigh heavily upon me, incessantly disturbing my peace, and never allowing me to find true rest.
Will. Will I ever stand for anything Besides my own self-interest?
I wonder if there will come a time when I can stand up for something other than my own selfish desires and motivations.
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