Heaviside
Citizen Lyrics


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No one knows where the byway leads to
No one knows what it turns into at the end
Meet me down by the black inlet and I'll show you it
I'll show you it

Nails replace the rain, piercing the people to their staves
The sun illuminates such a wonderful display
No one seems to know anyone there
No one knows who they love or how they smile
Where do people go when they need some deliverance?
Deliverance





The blackness fascinates the privileged and the misbehaved
Still, no one has ever walked themselves all of the wayy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Citizen's song "Heaviside" are deeply introspective, reflecting on the unknown and mysterious elements of life. The first verse speaks to the uncertainty of where life's journey may take us. The byway is a road or path that is less-traveled or unknown, and no one knows what it turns into at the end. The singer invites the listener to meet them down by the black inlet, where they will show them what lies ahead. The image of nails replacing the rain adds a stark and unsettling feeling to the scene. The sun is shining, but it illuminates a "wonderful display" that seems to be dark and foreboding.


The second verse is similarly ambiguous, with no one seeming to know anyone or anything in this place. The question is asked, "where do people go when they need some deliverance?" suggesting that a state of peace or relief from uncertainty may be what people are seeking. The blackness that fascinates everyone in this place is both alluring and dangerous. The final line, "still, no one has ever walked themselves all of the way," implies that the journey continues and the destination remains unknown.


Overall, the lyrics to "Heaviside" are thought-provoking and introspective. They explore the mystery and uncertainty of life and suggest that while we may not know where the journey will take us, it is still worth venturing down the unknown path.


Line by Line Meaning

No one knows where the byway leads to
The destination of the road is unknown


No one knows what it turns into at the end
The road has an unpredictable end


Meet me down by the black inlet and I'll show you it
Let me guide you to the end of the unknown road


I'll show you it
I'll reveal the hidden mystery to you


Nails replace the rain, piercing the people to their staves
People are cold and defenseless, relying on anything they can find to shelter themselves


The sun illuminates such a wonderful display
The light reveals beauty in the midst of misery


No one seems to know anyone there
A lack of personal connection exists within that place


No one knows who they love or how they smile
It's difficult to recognize love or happiness within a bleak environment


Where do people go when they need some deliverance?
When in need of a solution, where does one turn to?


Deliverance
Finding a solution or relief from troubles


The blackness fascinates the privileged and the misbehaved
The darkness is intriguing to both those who have everything and those who lack control


Still, no one has ever walked themselves all of the way
It's uncertain if anyone has ever made it to the end of the road




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@DeathByCatsx

No one knows where the byway leads to
No one knows what it turns into at the end
Meet me down by the black inlet and I'll show you it

Nails replace the rain, piercing the people to their staves
The sun illuminates such a wonderful display

No one seems to know anyone there
No one knows who they love or how they smile
Where do people go when they need some deliverance?

The blackness fascinates the privileged and the misbehaved
Still, no one has ever walked themselves all of the way



@capn_crunch-

Lyrics:
No one knows where the byway leads to
No one knows what it turns into at the end
Meet me down by the black inlet and I'll show you it
I'll show you it

Nails replace the rain, piercing the people to their staves
The sun illuminates such a wonderful display

No one seems to know anyone there
No one knows who they love or how they smile
Where do people go when they need some deliverance, deliverance?

The blackness fascinates the priveliged and the misbehaved
Still, no one has ever walked themselves all of the way



All comments from YouTube:

@runforcovertube

Citizen's new album 'As You Please' is out 10/6. Listen to "Jet", the first song on the album right here. https://youtu.be/RqIByGY5Ziw

@oStyyL

this is the type of song you listen to while walking home in the rain.... love it

@kb_x7

oStyyL w0rd

@Red-qg3ms

***** mmmmmm pizzzzaaaaaa

@rubivalenzuela335

+oStyyL this song + rainymood.com

@oops.4970

For real.

@rayleenjayne2655

Most underrated song right now in my opinion..

@taylorellory

This became one of my favourite songs of all time overnight. I hope to see more music like this from these guys. The soft style really suits them, it's hard to find music like this (at least for me)

@catmom3315

Literally eat cheese string and cry to all their music. I have such an amazing life.😴

@erikvega6805

Lol

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