Heavy
Amy Lilley Lyrics
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I don't get men
They never call me when I need them
I don't know how
How I'll ever walk beside them
I don't know how
I will ever speak out
Pre Chorus 1
Just falls on deaf ears
Just falls on me
Cause it just feels so
Chorus 1
Heavy
Heavy
Heavy
Heavy is the heart of stone
Walls they built on gold and broken bones
Heavy is the heart of stone
Walls they built on gold and broken bones
*statues in my image never made for me*
Verse 2:
I don't get men
They only seem to want to destroy me
Do I pretend
That heavens in their eyes when I'm lonely
Do I care
Just want to walk in silence
Am I scared
Its safe to say that my heart just feels heavy
Chorus 2
Heavy
*statues in my image never made for me*
In Amy Lilley's song "Heavy," the singer expresses her frustration and confusion about men and their behavior. In the first verse, she feels neglected by men, as they never call her when she needs them. She questions how she will ever be able to connect with them or express herself in their presence.
The pre-chorus emphasizes her frustrations falling on deaf ears, implying that her attempts to communicate and be understood by men are futile. This leaves her feeling burdened and overwhelmed, as represented by the repeated word "heavy" in the chorus. The heaviness is further highlighted through the metaphorical imagery of a heart made of stone and walls built on both valuable and broken elements.
In the second verse, the singer continues to express her confusion about men's intentions, feeling that they only seek to harm her. She questions whether she should pretend that they offer her salvation when she feels lonely or should she instead accept the solitude. The repetition of not understanding and feeling scared highlights her emotional vulnerability.
The chorus in the second part of the song reiterates the feeling of heaviness and adds the line "*statues in my image never made for me*," which suggests that the expectations and representations of women in society are not aligned with her own experiences or desires. This lyric could be interpreted as her feeling overlooked or disregarded by men due to these preconceived notions.
Overall, the song portrays the singer's frustration and emotional weight related to her interactions with men, in which she often feels neglected, misunderstood, and hurt. It touches upon the themes of communication struggles, loneliness, and societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't get men
I struggle to understand men
They never call me when I need them
They don't reach out to me when I require their support
I don't know how
I'm unsure
How I'll ever walk beside them
How I can form a connection or have a partnership with them
I don't know how
I'm uncertain
I will ever speak out
If I'll ever find my voice or express myself
Just falls on deaf ears
My words go unheard and unacknowledged
Just falls on me
It's on me to bear the weight
Cause it just feels so
Because it creates an overwhelming feeling
Heavy
A burden or weight that is difficult to bear
Heavy is the heart of stone
An emotionally hardened heart that is burdened
Walls they built on gold and broken bones
Creating barriers using precious and shattered experiences
Heavy is the heart of stone
An emotionally hardened heart that is burdened
Walls they built on gold and broken bones
Creating barriers using precious and shattered experiences
Statues in my image never made for me
Figures that resemble me but aren't meant to represent me
I don't get men
I struggle to understand men
They only seem to want to destroy me
Their intentions appear to be focused on causing harm to me
Do I pretend
Should I fake or act
That heavens in their eyes when I'm lonely
That they see me as a source of comfort when I feel alone
Do I care
Is it important to me
Just want to walk in silence
I desire to navigate through life without disturbance
Am I scared
Do I feel afraid
Its safe to say that my heart just feels heavy
It's evident that my emotions weigh heavily on my heart
Heavy
A burden or weight that is difficult to bear
Statues in my image never made for me
Figures that resemble me but aren't meant to represent me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mike Zietsman, Greg Abrahams, Simbad Stanislas, Moonga Kapambwe, Amy Lilley
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