The name comes from David Lynch's Eraserhead, in which the character lives in Apartment 26
Heaven
Apartment 26 Lyrics
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As they proceed to dance
A shadow disrupts my light
Eternally almost over
Can you still hear me down there?
I set my sites at the core
There is not enough here for us all
In heaven everything is fine
In heaven this could be divine
So much better kept in your mind
You tore apart the inside
Leaving the outside clean
I'm shouting at the brick wall
Just to hear my own echo
Each and every day
Taken the wrong way.
[Chorus]
Who knew?
Illusions that re-define
So much safer kept in your mind.
[Chorus]
In heaven
In heaven everything is fine
Everything is fine
The lyrics of Apartment 26's song "Heaven" showcase a theme of disconnection and a sense of being lost. In the first line, "The exit passes you by," there's a sense of lacking control and being left behind. The lyric, "A shadow disrupts my light," further portrays a sentiment of feeling alone and unseen. Additionally, the line "Can you still hear me down there?" hints at a possible sense of isolation from a higher power or from those who are able to move forward. They've directed their attention towards the core, but there isn't enough to go around, signifying a glum realization that there may only be so much success or happiness to be had.
The mention of heaven in the chorus is an interesting contrast to the rest of the lyrics, which heightens the themes of loneliness and disconnection that are presented. Despite the implication of a better existence in heaven, there remains a sense of melancholy with the lyrics, "So much better kept in your mind." The repetition of the phrase "Everything is fine" in the chorus is not enough to hide the pain and sadness in the tone of the lyrics.
Overall, the lyrics of "Heaven" by Apartment 26 deliver a message of feeling lost and disconnected. The portrayal of these themes evoke a genuine sense of loneliness and confusion within the listener, making it a complex and intriguing song.
Line by Line Meaning
The exit passes you by
You missed your chance to leave
As they proceed to dance
Others are too distracted to notice
A shadow disrupts my light
Something is preventing me from reaching my goals
Eternally almost over
The situation seems endless, but it's close to ending
Can you still hear me down there?
I wonder if anyone can hear my struggles
I set my sites at the core
I am aiming for the core of the problem
There is not enough here for us all
Resources are limited and we must compete for them
In heaven everything is fine
The ideal world would be perfect
You've got your good things, and I've got mine
What is good for one person may not be good for another
In heaven this could be divine
This situation would be perfect in an ideal world
So much better kept in your mind
Some things are better to imagine than to experience in reality
You tore apart the inside
You damaged me emotionally
Leaving the outside clean
You appear to be fine on the surface
I'm shouting at the brick wall
My efforts are not making an impact
Just to hear my own echo
I am desperate for some sort of response
Each and every day
This is a consistent and ongoing struggle
Taken the wrong way.
My words or intentions have been interpreted incorrectly
[Chorus]
Refrain/Repeating lines
Who knew?
I am surprised by this realization
Illusions that re-define
False perceptions that change my understanding of the situation
So much safer kept in your mind.
It is safer to keep some thoughts and ideas to oneself
[Chorus]
Refrain/Repeating lines
In heaven
The ideal world
In heaven everything is fine
The ideal world would be perfect
Everything is fine
Everything is perfect and problem-free
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD BUTLER, TIMOTHY BUTLER
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