Heat Waves
Glass Animals Iann Dior Lyrics

Sometimes, all I think about is you
The singer often thinks about someone special to them

Late nights in the middle of June
The time of year is significant and adds to the emotions being felt

Heat waves been faking me out
The intense heat seems to be deceiving and distorting the singer's perception

Can't make you happier now
Despite the efforts made, the artist cannot seem to make their loved one any happier

Usually I put somethin' on TV
The artist often turns on the TV as a distraction from reality

So we never think about you and me
The singer avoids contemplating their own feelings and relationship with the person they're thinking of

But today I see our reflections clearly
Now, the singer sees things in a different light and recognizes the reality of the situation

In Hollywood, layin' on the screen
The artist sees their own life reflected in a movie or TV show

You just need a better life than this
The artist acknowledges that their loved one deserves more than what they can offer

You need somethin' I can never give
The artist recognizes their own limitations and shortcomings in their relationship

Fake water all across the road
The mirage of water on the road represents false hope or an illusion

It's gone now, the night has come, but
The illusion has faded and reality has set back in

I've been thinking 'bout what life could be
The singer daydreams about how much better things could be if their loved one was with them

Imagine there was only you and me
The singer envisions a world where they and their loved one are the only things that matter

Woke up from the longest dream
The singer has finally realized that their daydreams are not reality

Baby, now you got me on my knees
The artist is pleading with their loved one to see things from their perspective

I've been waiting on you just to get my hopes up
The artist has been holding out hope for their loved one to reciprocate their feelings

But we can never make it there
The singer acknowledges that their relationship is unlikely to progress beyond where it currently stands

I can't help but feeling scared
The singer is afraid of being alone or losing their loved one

What's it gonna take for you to finally show up?
The artist wonders what it will take for their loved one to fully commit to the relationship

Water in my eyes make it hard to see 'cause
Tears are clouding the artist's vision and emotions

I just wonder what you're dreaming of
The artist is curious about what their loved one dreams about

When you sleep and smile so comfortable
Seeing their loved one relaxed and happy while sleeping brings the singer joy

I just wish that I could give you that
The artist wishes they could be the cause of their loved one's happiness

That look that's perfectly un-sad
The singer wants to see their loved one completely happy and content without any hint of sadness

Road shimmer
The road appears to be shimmering due to the heat and distortion of the environment

Wiggling the vision
The heat is causing visual disturbances and everything appears to be moving

Heat heat waves
The intense heat is becoming overwhelming

I'm swimming in a mirror
The artist feels like they're stuck in a surreal and distorted version of reality