So Heavy
Cat Clyde Lyrics
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I planted the seed of a shading tree, but I'm standing in the rain
Am I fool? How can it be?
I keep picking the scab of an old wound, just to watch it bleed
It's just so heavy, too heavy to hold
I watch my cup fill up with doubt
I keep drinking it up, you keep pouring it out
Before I even turned around your sights, set, aimed and ready to attack
And it's so heavy to hold, too heavy to hold
It's so heavy to hold, too heavy to hold
I can't catch up, there is not enough time
We are so disconnected, discontented, disappointed cause we lack connection
with each other and the Earth
Ignorantly thinking this is how it works
Our lives have no meaning, but to feed the machine
Repelling sadness and pain with the swipe of screen
People closing their minds sewing the third eye shut
Measure worth with money and things that have not
And it's just so heavy, too heavy to hold
It's just so heavy, too heavy to hold
Am I a fool? Has my hope been in vain?
The song "So Heavy" by Cat Clyde explores the feeling of carrying a heavy burden emotionally and mentally, hence the repeated phrase "it's just so heavy, too heavy to hold". The first verse illustrates a sense of frustration and disappointment as the singer feels like their efforts to create something positive have been in vain. They reference planting a shading tree, which represents an attempt at providing comfort and relief, but they find themselves standing in the rain feeling hopeless. The second verse delves deeper into personal struggles, highlighting the self-destructive behavior of picking at old wounds despite knowing it will lead to more pain. There is also a sense of tension in a relationship, where one person is constantly pouring self-doubt and negativity into the other's life, making it feel even harder to bear.
The third verse takes a more global perspective, observing a society that is disconnected and disillusioned with life. The lyrics suggest that the modern way of living is superficial and unsatisfying, with people using technology and material possessions to numb the pain and avoid deeper connections with each other and the earth. The idea of measuring worth with money and rejecting spirituality is criticized in the line "people closing their minds sewing the third eye shut". The repeated chorus acts as a refrain, emphasizing the overwhelming weight of these issues on the singer's mind.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of frustration and exhaustion with life, where the burdens of personal and societal issues feel too heavy to bear. The song could be interpreted as a call to action, urging listeners to confront their pain and the world's problems rather than avoiding them.
Line by Line Meaning
Am I a fool? Has my hope been in vain?
Questioning the likelihood of success and whether the effort will be wasted.
I planted the seed of a shading tree, but I'm standing in the rain
Metaphor for investing in something that is not delivering the intended results.
Am I a fool? How can it be?
Reiteration of self-doubt about the situation.
I keep picking the scab of an old wound, just to watch it bleed
Compulsion to revisit a source of pain despite the negative consequences.
It's just so heavy, too heavy to hold
The burden of the situation is becoming unbearable.
I watch my cup fill up with doubt
Emotions filling up and overwhelming the singer.
I keep drinking it up, you keep pouring it out
Oppressive external forces continuing to worsen the situation.
You push so hard and I push back
Conflict arising with external forces.
Before I even turned around your sights, set, aimed and ready to attack
Being caught off-guard and unprepared for conflict.
And it's so heavy to hold, too heavy to hold
Reiteration of the overwhelming burden.
I can't catch up, there is not enough time
Feeling behind and days slipping away.
We are so disconnected, discontented, disappointed cause we lack connection with each other and the Earth
Society's dissatisfaction due to a lack of meaningful relationships with others and nature.
Ignorantly thinking this is how it works
Belief that this way of living is normal and unavoidable.
Our lives have no meaning, but to feed the machine
Viewing human existence as solely serving economic systems.
Repelling sadness and pain with the swipe of screen
Escaping emotions by turning to technology.
People closing their minds sewing the third eye shut
Indifference and avoidance of deeper thought and awareness.
Measure worth with money and things that have not
Valuing possessions over meaningful connections.
And it's just so heavy, too heavy to hold
Reiteration of the overwhelming burden.
It's just so heavy, too heavy to hold
Closing refrain, emphasizing the weight of the situation.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Cat Clyde
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@OBrusolino
Am I a fool?
Has my hope been in vain?
I planted the seed of a shading tree,
but I'm standing in the rain
Am I fool?
How can it be?
I keep picking the scab of an old wound,
just to watch it bleed
It's just so heavy, too heavy to hold
I watch my cup fill up with doubt
I keep drinking it up,
you keep pouring it out
You push so hard
and I push back
Before I even turned around your sights, set, aimed and ready
to attack
And it's so heavy to hold, too heavy to hold
It's so heavy to hold, too heavy to hold
I can't catch up,
there is not enough time
We are so disconnected, discontented, disappointed cause we lack connection
with each other and with the Earth
Ignorantly thinking this is how it works
Our lives have no meaning, but to feed the machine
Repelling sadness and pain with the swipe of screen
People closing their minds sewing the third eye shut
Measure worth with money and things that have not
And it's just so heavy, too heavy to hold
It's just so heavy, too heavy to hold
Am I a fool? Has my hope been in vain?
@AngelPuffCait
My new favorite song!
@ezwayocho8296
@Angel Puff Cait Mine too! 😊💞
@somatic77
dig it, works
@tyhazel3423
This sounds like all of my musical influences put together into one. I love it.
@ayliomah9444
You hear the doors don’t you?
@markreimer2622
I'm not sure if I've said this yet but Cat is better than almost everyone! Or maybe she is !!
@marzullotto
Great! And it deserves a zillion more views!
@karlyncannon8905
👏🔥
@user-cs4ip4oe6b
Love you girl
@gro6628
This shits so fire no cap