Heavy
Emily Wolfe Lyrics


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Why have I been running around
in circles underneath this in circles underneath this dried up town
I’ve been shaking up the darkened streets
and wandering through lights between the trees
It’s getting harder to carry her home
She’s getting heavy, getting higher
and she couldn’t be less alone
Know how to waste my time
‘cause you stretched it in both directions
and I couldn’t be less alive
Cutting the ground from underneath
Well it’s obvious I see you lying through your teeth
and the seasons wouldn’t ever change
If it was up to you we’d still be stuck in yesterday
You’d never want to see the sky
if you knew there was a chance you could be buried alive
with the matches underneath your feet
Well everybody knows you’ve never been a tragedy
Time to run and hide for a while
‘cause I can’t see the light for miles
You’re shaking underneath
I guess you realized it’s me
Yeah, it’s always me
Am I taking up your misery
It’s always, it’s always me
I wander down the broken track
Well I finally found my way, you keep on dragging me back
Push and pull your memories,
you’re missing everything, take your heart right off your sleeve
What are you missing, oh you’re missing the sound
And as soon as I get used to you, I'm spinning back around




If I took your hand, would you pull me down
You're the only one without a reason to hear me shout

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Emily Wolfe’s song Heavy introduce the listener to a character who is feeling trapped and stagnant. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been stuck in the same place for a long time, possibly due to their own indecision or a lack of opportunity, leading them to feel like they are running around in circles. This feeling of being stuck is echoed in the line “she couldn’t be less alone” which suggests a sense of isolation despite being surrounded by people. As the song progresses, the imagery becomes more violent and aggressive, with the singer shaking up the “darkened streets” and cutting the ground from underfoot. This suggests a growing frustration and a desire for change, although it is unclear whether this change will be for the better or not. The lyrics suggest that the singer is searching for meaning in their life, but is unsure where to find it or how to attain it.


The chorus of the song takes on a more poetic, abstract tone. The line “it’s getting harder to carry her home” can be interpreted in a number of different ways, but suggests a burden or weight that the singer is struggling to bear. This could refer to a literal physical burden, or a metaphorical one – perhaps the weight of their own expectations, or the disappointment they feel in their current situation. The repeated refrain of “it’s always me” suggests a sense of responsibility or blame that the singer feels, even if they are not entirely sure what they are responsible for.


Overall, the song Heavy is a complex exploration of themes such as isolation, frustration, and the search for meaning. The lyrics are open to interpretation, allowing the listener to make their own connections and meanings based on their own experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

Why have I been running around
I'm questioning my aimless life choices


in circles underneath this in circles underneath this dried up town
I'm trapped in a dead-end town without a purpose or direction


I’ve been shaking up the darkened streets
I'm trying to break the monotony of my mundane existence


and wandering through lights between the trees
I'm seeking adventure and excitement amidst the darkness of my life


It’s getting harder to carry her home
I'm struggling to cope with my problems, which only seem to be getting bigger


She’s getting heavy, getting higher
My burden is becoming more challenging and harder to bear


and she couldn’t be less alone
I feel isolated and unsupported despite my struggles


Know how to waste my time
I'm aware of my tendency to procrastinate and avoid confronting my issues


‘cause you stretched it in both directions
I blame external factors for my lack of progress or success


and I couldn’t be less alive
I feel numb and disconnected from life and reality


Cutting the ground from underneath
My problems and insecurities are slowly but surely destroying me


Well it’s obvious I see you lying through your teeth
I can see through the lies and deceit of those around me


and the seasons wouldn’t ever change
I feel stuck in a perpetual cycle of monotony and boredom


If it was up to you we’d still be stuck in yesterday
I blame others for holding me back and preventing me from moving forward


You’d never want to see the sky
You're afraid to reach for the stars and take risks


if you knew there was a chance you could be buried alive
You're too scared of failure or rejection to take chances


with the matches underneath your feet
You're playing with fire and risking everything by not taking action


Well everybody knows you’ve never been a tragedy
Your life is relatively drama-free and comfortable, unlike people like me


Time to run and hide for a while
I need to take a break and regroup before moving forward


‘cause I can’t see the light for miles
I'm lost and cannot find my way out of the darkness


You’re shaking underneath
You're scared and unsure of what to do


I guess you realized it’s me
You recognize that I'm the source of your problems


Yeah, it’s always me
I feel responsible for everything that goes wrong in my life


Am I taking up your misery
I'm worried that my problems are impacting those around me negatively


I wander down the broken track
I'm lost and struggling to find my place in the world


Well I finally found my way, you keep on dragging me back
I've made some progress but others are still holding me back


Push and pull your memories,
You're grappling with your past and letting it dictate your present


you’re missing everything, take your heart right off your sleeve
You're too vulnerable and open, allowing others to hurt you easily


What are you missing, oh you’re missing the sound
You're missing the beauty and joy of life, focusing too much on your problems


And as soon as I get used to you, I'm spinning back around
As soon as I think I've figured things out, everything changes again


If I took your hand, would you pull me down
I'm afraid of being dragged under by someone else's problems


You're the only one without a reason to hear me shout
Everyone else has their own troubles and isn't interested in listening to mine




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