Heavy
Beyoncé Lyrics


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Heavy, heavy
You got so heavy, baby
Heavy, heavy
You got so heavy on me

You used to be
So light and free
You used to smile just looking at me
Now all you give
Is jealous hate
C'mon, baby baby, loose some weight

Heavy, heavy
You got so heavy, baby (yeah, yeah)
Heavy, heavy
You got so heavy on me

Heavy, heavy
You got so heavy, baby (yeah, yeah)
Heavy, heavy
You got so heavy on me

You used to want
Nothing from me
You used to say, "Let's both be free"
You used to dance
Instead of walk
You never had to talk, talk, talk

Heavy, heavy (talk, talk, talk)
You got so heavy baby (talk, talk, talk)




Heavy, heavy (talk, talk, talk)
Heavy, heavy, heavy, heavy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Beyoncé's song Heavy seem to be speaking to a partner who has developed feelings of jealousy and possessiveness, ultimately resulting in a heavy emotional burden on the other person in the relationship. The song appears to be a call for this partner to take responsibility for their behavior and work towards resolving the issue. The lines "You used to be so light and free" and "You used to smile just looking at me" suggest that this person was once carefree and happy before these negative emotions took over. Beyoncé then pleads with them to "loose some weight", implying that they need to shed the emotional weight they are carrying in order to regain their former selves and heal the relationship.


Overall, the lyrics touch on themes of emotional burden, jealousy, and the desire for freedom and happiness in relationships. It can be interpreted as a message of hope, as Beyoncé is urging her partner to take steps towards resolving their issues and reclaiming the lightness and joy that they once had in their relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Heavy, heavy
The weight of your actions is becoming overwhelming to me.


You got so heavy, baby
You have become very burdensome to me, both physically and emotionally.


You used to be
In the past, you were different in positive ways.


So light and free
You had a carefree attitude and a sense of liberation.


You used to smile just looking at me
Just seeing me made you feel happy and content.


Now all you give
Your current behavior is problematic and not conducive to a healthy relationship.


Is jealous hate
Currently, you only express negative emotions and behave in a spiteful, resentful manner.


C'mon, baby baby, loose some weight
I'm asking you to change your ways for the better, just like we would ask someone with physical weight issues to lose weight and be healthier.


You used to want
In the past, your desires and needs were different.


Nothing from me
You were content and satisfied without needing anything from me.


You used to say, "Let's both be free"
You expressed the notion of both of us being free from constraints and in a mutually happy relationship.


You used to dance
You used to find joy in dancing and were not self-conscious about it.


Instead of walk
You preferred to dance rather than walk, which was an expression of your free spirit.


You never had to talk, talk, talk
You didn't need to speak excessively, your actions and behavior spoke for themselves.


Heavy, heavy (talk, talk, talk)
Your excessive talking, complaining, and negative behavior is weighing heavily on me.


You got so heavy baby (talk, talk, talk)
Your behavior is becoming too much to handle and is negatively affecting our relationship.


Heavy, heavy (talk, talk, talk)
Your constant negativity and complaining is making everything feel heavy and burdensome.


Heavy, heavy, heavy, heavy
The weight of your negative behavior and toxic energy is overpowering and unsustainable.




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