Higher Hell
Echo a The Bunnymen Lyrics
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Got to learn new words
Merely got to simply say
I think we all misheard
Cracked in the middle of me
Have to find my heart
Smiling equates with happy
But I know they're miles apart
You know so well my higher hell
When confronted by
Continuing the course
Will you open up
Or do I have to force
The words right out
Of your stubborn mouth?
Stunted of course,
Guilty in their growth
Just like my lower heaven
You know so well my higher hell
Crashed through the floor today
I couldn't find my legs
Suppose you live and learn
Learn it again and again
Smack in the middle of today
Got to find new words
Merely got to simply say
I think we all misheard
Just like my lower heaven
You know so well my higher hell
(when confronted by continuing the course)
(will you open up or do I have to force)
(the words right out)
(of your stubborn mouth)
(stunted of course)
(guilty in their growth)
The lyrics to Echo and The Bunnymen's song "Higher Hell" delve into the complexities of human emotion and the struggles we face in communication. The opening lines suggest a need for personal growth, with the singer acknowledging the limitations of their vocabulary and the need to "learn new words." They also seem to suggest that there has been a collective misunderstanding, as they believe that "we all misheard."
The lyrics then shift to a more intimate level, with the singer describing the personal turmoil they face as they try to find their heart and reconcile their feelings of happiness with the realities of their situation. They also touch on the frustrations that come with trying to communicate with others, particularly when faced with stubbornness or barriers to open dialogue.
The chorus brings these themes together, contrasting the lower heaven (perhaps a metaphor for shallow or surface-level happiness?) with the higher hell (a deeper, more complex emotional state). The final lines express a sense of being overwhelmed and disillusioned, with the singer struggling to find their footing after what appears to have been some sort of personal crisis.
Overall, "Higher Hell" is a song that grapples with the complexities of emotion, communication, and personal growth, using vivid imagery and introspective lyrics to convey its message.
Line by Line Meaning
Smack in the middle of today
Right now, at this moment
Got to learn new words
I need to find a new way to express myself
Merely got to simply say
It's not complex, I just need to say it plainly
I think we all misheard
We have misunderstood each other
Cracked in the middle of me
I feel emotionally broken
Have to find my heart
I need to get in touch with my emotions
Smiling equates with happy
Appearing happy doesn't always mean you truly are
But I know they're miles apart
The reality is far from what is shown on the surface
Just like my lower heaven
The good in my life is still flawed
You know so well my higher hell
You are aware of my struggles and hardships
When confronted by
When faced with
Continuing the course
Moving forward as planned
Will you open up
Can you share your thoughts and feelings?
Or do I have to force
Will I have to push you to get you to speak?
The words right out
The exact words that need to be said
Of your stubborn mouth?
From you, who is unwilling to share
Stunted of course,
Not growing the way they should
Guilty in their growth
At fault for not progressing as they should
Crashed through the floor today
I hit rock bottom
I couldn't find my legs
I was unable to stand on my own
Suppose you live and learn
It's a common saying when you make a mistake
Learn it again and again
Sometimes you need to keep repeating the same lesson to truly learn
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN STEPHEN MCCULLOCH, LESLIE THOMAS PATTINSON, PETE DE FREITAS, WILLIAM SERGEANT
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