Heather
Dinosaur Pile Up Lyrics


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Down on your luck again
Heather what you done
You're down on your luck again
Heather what you done

Yeah if you die by morals then
Then we'll be dead by tomorrow
And yeah you're down on your luck again
Heather what you done

Don't go breaking my heart again
I can't cope
Breaking my heart again
I can't go on

Tired and alone again
Heather what you done
You said you're tired alone again
Heather what you done

Yeah if you rest on your laurels now
Then we can sleep in a living hell
Yeah you're tired and alone again
Heather what you done

Don't go breaking my heart again
I can't cope
Breaking my heart again
I can't go on

Don't go breaking my heart again
I can't cope




Breaking my heart again
I can't go on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dinosaur Pile Up's song Heather are a pleading, almost desperate call to someone named Heather who seems to be struggling with their life. The first verse repeats the phrase "You're down on your luck again, Heather what you done" twice, indicating that this is not the first time Heather has faced difficulties. The second verse adds "tired and alone again" to the list of Heather's problems. There's a sense of frustration from the singer, perhaps because they have tried to help Heather before and nothing seems to be working.


The chorus, with its repetition of "Don't go breaking my heart again, I can't cope, breaking my heart again, I can't go on", shows just how much Heather's struggles are affecting the singer. They are at their breaking point and cannot handle any more heartbreak. The lines "if you die by morals then, then we'll be dead by tomorrow... if you rest on your laurels now, then we can sleep in a living hell" seem to imply that Heather's behavior and choices are impacting more people than just herself. The singer is worried that if Heather continues on this path, they will all suffer the consequences.


Overall, the song seems to be a call for Heather to take action, to make a change and get help. The repetition of certain phrases reinforces the sense of urgency and desperation in the singer's voice. It's a powerful song that doesn't shy away from the pain and frustration of supporting someone who is struggling.


Line by Line Meaning

Down on your luck again
You're in a difficult situation once more


Heather what you done
What did you do to find yourself here again, Heather?


Yeah if you die by morals then
If you stick too strictly to your principles


Then we'll be dead by tomorrow
We won't survive for long


And yeah you're down on your luck again
You're still facing difficulties


Heather what you done
What did you do to end up in this situation?


Don't go breaking my heart again
Don't hurt me like you have before


I can't cope
I don't have the strength to handle it


Breaking my heart again
Harming me emotionally once more


I can't go on
I can't keep living through this pain


Tired and alone again
Feeling exhausted and isolated once more


Heather what you done
What actions did you take to end up feeling this way, Heather?


You said you're tired alone again
You've mentioned feeling tired and isolated before


Yeah if you rest on your laurels now
If you become complacent


Then we can sleep in a living hell
Our situation will become unbearable


Don't go breaking my heart again
Please don't hurt me like you have before


I can't cope
I don't have the emotional strength to handle it again


Breaking my heart again
Causing me emotional pain once more


I can't go on
I won't be able to handle this indefinitely




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