Hole In Our Hearts
Greenland Whalefishers Lyrics


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Someone danced before the stage
3 pints since they ran out of range
They know that a home
Is another word for being alone
They don't want to leave us yet
Give them one more tune they
Can forget
Closing time is near

There is a hole in our hearts
Big enough to hide an angel
If you're down at the bottom
The only exit is above
And if you break through the sky
Without caught up your own angel




I've heard somebody find them
On the grass of Eden's lawn.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Greenland Whalefishers' song "Hole In Our Hearts" are quite deep and emotional. It talks about someone who is trying to forget their loneliness and pain through alcohol and music. The first line shows someone dancing before the stage, which indicates that the person is trying to enjoy the moment and forget everything else. The next line, "3 pints since they ran out of range," suggests that the person has been drinking heavily, maybe to numb their pain.


The next few lines, "They know that a home is another word for being alone, they don't want to leave us yet, give them one more tune they can forget" show how the person is well aware that they are lonely, but they want to stay with their friends a little longer and enjoy the music. The line "Closing time is near" indicates that the night is coming to an end, and the person has to leave soon.


The chorus, "There is a hole in our hearts, big enough to hide an angel, if you're down at the bottom, the only exit is above," is a metaphor for the pain and loneliness that the person is feeling. The next line, "And if you break through the sky without caught up your own angel," suggests that the person may find happiness and healing if they leave their troubles behind and move on. The final line, "I've heard somebody find them on the grass of Eden's lawn," indicates that there is hope for the person to find happiness, but they need to seek it out.


Line by Line Meaning

Someone danced before the stage
A person danced in front of the stage, enjoying the music.


3 pints since they ran out of range
They have consumed three pints of alcohol as they have not found anything else to do.


They know that home is another word for being alone
They understand that being at home can often be equal to being alone and are trying to avoid it by staying out longer.


They don't want to leave us yet
They are not ready to leave the social situation just quite yet.


Give them one more tune they can forget
They want to hear one more song that will distract them from their worries and let them enjoy the moment.


Closing time is near
The establishment will be closing soon, signaling the end of the night.


There is a hole in our hearts
Emptiness and sadness can be felt inside us due to a particular situation.


Big enough to hide an angel
The emptiness felt inside is extensive, and it is enough to hold something beautiful like an angel.


If you're down at the bottom
If one is feeling depressed or out of energy...


The only exit is above
...the only positive way to go is upward and out of the situation.


And if you break through the sky
If you can make it through the challenging situation and come out of it positively...


Without caught up your own angel
...without being held back or weighed down by your burdens...


I've heard somebody find them on the grass of Eden's lawn.
...there is hope for finding happiness in a blissful place once you've come out of the dark and difficult time.




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