Heavy Lungs
FLØRE Lyrics
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The great winter taught me
Ain't feeling special
More old than young
You took my breath
And I take the risk
To live on with heavy lungs
Blue veins shattered in my left brain
Red flags look through rose-colored glasses
All the same
How can I lose someone I never called mine, mine, mine?
Don't let them touch you, touch you
Until they kiss you goodbye, bye, bye
And with that sad taste, that taste yeah
Laying on your tongue, tongue, tongue
You'll learn how to live on with
(Heavy lungs)
It is nice to see the sun again
Even though I’m more
Into the moon (more into the moon, I’m more into the moon)
Light creeps through the cracks
Creeps through the splits
The darkest parts in my mind
Started to bloom (started to bloom)
(Bloom)
Blue veins shattered in my left brain
Red flags look through rose-colored glasses
All the same
How can I lose someone I never called mine, mine, mine?Don't let them touch you, touch you
Until they kiss you goodbye, bye, bye
And with that sad taste, that taste yeah
Laying on your tongue, tongue, tongue
You'll learn how to live on with
(Heavy lungs)
You’ll learn how to live on with (heavy lungs)
With heavy lungs
I’m not magnificent
The great winter taught me
In the song "Heavy Lungs" by FLØRE, the lyrics convey a sense of introspection and self-awareness. The singer starts by acknowledging their own flaws and imperfections, stating that they are not magnificent and that they have been taught by difficult experiences, symbolized by the "great winter." This sets the tone for a contemplative exploration of personal growth and resilience in the face of challenges.
The theme of feeling ordinary or unremarkable continues as the singer expresses a sense of aging and weariness - feeling more "old than young." The reference to "heavy lungs" suggests a burden or weight that the singer carries, possibly from past experiences or emotional baggage. Despite this heaviness, they choose to continue living and taking risks, indicating a determination to persevere and find a way forward.
The imagery of "blue veins shattered in my left brain" and "red flags look through rose-colored glasses" conveys a sense of internal conflict and contradiction. This could represent the struggle between rationality and emotion, or the inner turmoil that arises from trying to see things in a different light. The repetition of the phrase "all the same" emphasizes a sense of resignation or acceptance of the complexity of human emotions and relationships.
The chorus delves into the confusion and heartache of losing someone who was never truly yours, highlighting the bittersweet nature of unrequited feelings. The longing and pain of unfulfilled love are vividly captured in the lines "Don't let them touch you, touch you / Until they kiss you goodbye," suggesting a desire for closure and healing. The reference to a "sad taste laying on your tongue" evokes a tangible sense of melancholy and longing, while also hinting at the eventual acceptance and adaptation to life's challenges, symbolized by learning to live on with "heavy lungs."
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not magnificent
I am not exceptional or extraordinary
The great winter taught me
I learned important lessons during a difficult time
Ain't feeling special
I do not feel unique or exceptional
More old than young
My experiences have made me feel older than my age
You took my breath
You left me breathless, stunned, or shocked
And I take the risk
I am willing to take chances or face uncertainty
To live on with heavy lungs
To continue living despite feeling burdened or weighed down
Blue veins shattered in my left brain
My mind is overwhelmed with emotions, causing confusion or distress
Red flags look through rose-colored glasses
Warning signs are ignored or seen in a positive light
All the same
Despite everything, the situation remains unchanged
How can I lose someone I never called mine, mine, mine?
How can I feel the pain of losing someone I was never officially in a relationship with?
Don't let them touch you, touch you
Protect yourself emotionally and physically
Until they kiss you goodbye, bye, bye
Only allow meaningful connections to end on good terms
And with that sad taste, that taste yeah
Despite the sadness, there is something bittersweet
Laying on your tongue, tongue, tongue
The feeling lingers in your mouth, leaving a lasting impression
You'll learn how to live on with
You will discover how to continue despite challenges
(Heavy lungs)
Feeling emotionally weighed down or burdened
It is nice to see the sun again
Finding joy or hope after a period of darkness
Even though I’m more
Despite preferring
Into the moon (more into the moon, I’m more into the moon)
Drawn to the night or darkness
Light creeps through the cracks
Positivity or hope begins to seep through the negative aspects
Creeps through the splits
Slowly making its way into the broken parts
The darkest parts in my mind
The most troubling or difficult thoughts in my head
Started to bloom (started to bloom)
Beginning to grow or develop
You'll learn how to live on with
You will discover how to continue despite challenges
(Heavy lungs)
Feeling emotionally weighed down or burdened
I’m not magnificent
I am not exceptional or extraordinary
The great winter taught me
I learned important lessons during a difficult time
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Josephine Seehawer, Milan Hofmann, Matthias Heising
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