Heavy
Arya Lyrics


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Your words, like claws
Pull me into your golden cage
I don’t mind it matter fact I ate the key
Your kiss, like mmmm
Lock me into your bed of lies
I don’t mind it, I lay down and stay the night
I know you’re not the one
But I don’t mind, my friends just say
I’m wasting time but it’s better than nothing
You’re just another way
To numb the pain maybe one day
I’ll make some sense when things don’t feel so heavy
Like the water in the wind
Like the sand pulls me in
I’ll make some sense when things don’t feel so heavy
Like your hands on my skin
Like the tears that you bring
I’ll make some sense when things don’t feel so heavy
Heavy
My mind, so gone
In too deep, now I’m holdin’ on
I can’t fight it I just try and keep it strong
My light turned off
That’s the way that you like me huh
I can’t fight it, I don’t wanna play it wrong
I know you’re not the one
But I don’t mind, my friends just say
I’m wasting time but it’s better than nothing
You’re just another way
To numb the pain maybe one day
I’ll make some sense when things don’t feel so heavy
Like the water in the wind
Like the sand pulls me in
I’ll make some sense when things don’t feel so heavy
Like your hands on my skin
Like the tears that you bring




I’ll make some sense when things don’t feel so heavy
Heavy

Overall Meaning

The song "Heavy" by Arya talks about the overwhelming feeling of being trapped in a toxic relationship. The lyrics suggest that the person singing the song is aware that their partner is not the right one for them, but they are still drawn towards them. The opening lines compare the partner's words to claws that pull them into a golden cage, indicating that the partner's language is manipulative and controlling. The singer acknowledges that their friends believe they are wasting their time with this person but accepts it as better than nothing.


The chorus talks about the need to make sense of the situation and not feel so weighed down by it. The singer uses metaphors such as water and sand to describe the feeling of being trapped, and compares the partner's touch and tears to add to the emotions of the song. The bridge of the song reflects the singer's inner turmoil and the need to hold on despite knowing that it may not be the right thing to do. They acknowledge that the light inside them is off and that their partner likes them that way.


Overall, "Heavy" is a song that portrays the complex emotions of staying in a toxic relationship despite knowing the consequences. The lyrics and the melody perfectly match the theme of the song and make it a beautiful yet emotional piece of music.


Line by Line Meaning

Your words, like claws
Your words are sharp and cutting, like claws.


Pull me into your golden cage
Your words lure me into a false sense of security, trapping me in a golden cage of your making.


I don’t mind it matter fact I ate the key
I am completely surrendered to your control, even to the point of eating the only means of freeing myself.


Your kiss, like mmmm
Your kiss is a seductive trap.


Lock me into your bed of lies
Your kiss is the bait that lures me into a bed of lies and deceit.


I don’t mind it, I lay down and stay the night
I willingly sacrifice my own self-respect and convictions to give in to your desires for an evening.


I know you’re not the one
Deep down, I know that you are not the right person for me.


But I don’t mind, my friends just say
Despite my own reservations, I am willing to ignore my own better judgement for the sake of companionship.


I’m wasting time but it’s better than nothing
I know that I am not truly fulfilled, but your company is better than being alone.


You’re just another way
You are simply another temporary escape from my pain.


To numb the pain maybe one day
I use you to numb my emotional pain, hoping that someday I will be able to face my problems without the need for distraction.


I’ll make some sense when things don’t feel so heavy
I hope to regain clarity and self-awareness once my emotional burden feels lighter.


Like the water in the wind
I hope to regain freedom and fluidity, like water blowing in the wind.


Like the sand pulls me in
I hope to regain true control of my life, rather than constantly being pulled into situations beyond my control like a grain of sand in a current.


My mind, so gone
I have lost myself in pursuit of temporary pleasure and distraction.


In too deep, now I’m holdin’ on
I have grown too invested in this cycle of using you to cover up my own issues, and now I cannot let go.


I can’t fight it I just try and keep it strong
I cannot break free from this cycle, but I try to stay strong despite my own internal struggles.


My light turned off
I have lost my own inner light and sense of hope.


That’s the way that you like me huh
You prefer me this way, because it makes it easier for you to manipulate me.


I can’t fight it, I don’t wanna play it wrong
I am too tired and too confused to argue, and I do not want to risk alienating you by standing up for myself.


Like the tears that you bring
You bring me pain and heartache with your manipulation.


Heavy
The weight of my emotional burdens feels almost unbearable.




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Darja Tomanovic, Moussa Elias

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